College Cuts Ties With Professor For Allegedly Saying Otto Warmbier 'Got Exactly What He Deserved'
In a statement, the university announced that Katherine Dettwyler, an adjunct anthropology professor, would not be re-hired to teach in the future.
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In a statement, the university announced that Katherine Dettwyler, an adjunct anthropology professor, would not be re-hired to teach in the future.
On today's show, Rich discussed reaction to the death of Otto Warmbier, Sen. Bernie Sanders' history of blaming right wing rhetoric for violence, and Georgia's 6th district runoff election.
Dom discussed Otto Warmbier's passing after over a year as a prisoner in North Korea, Amazon's purchase of Whole Food, wearing uniforms to work and a brawl breaking out in Brewerytown. At 10:20, Jonathan Goldsmith joined discussing his book, "Stay Interesting." At 11, Audobon Park Mayor Larry Pennock joined discussing the "Love Lives Here" signs.
Chris talks about today's Special Election in Georgia's 6th Congressional District, a Supreme Court decision denying trademark protection of terms that denigrate the living or deceased, the U2 concert in Philadelphia Sunday, and freedom of speech on the radio. Chris talks to Bruce Bond, former radio talk show host for WTPA in Harrisburg about his recent departure in light of Trump discussion on air.
Otto Warmbier, the college student who returned to the US last week after 17 months of detention in North Korea, died Monday afternoon.
On today's show, Rich discussed the Supreme Court's ruling that offensive language is protected by the 1st Amendment, Chuck Todd's claim that Trump's presidency is in peril, and the death of Otto Warmbier, the student held captive in North Korea for 17 months. At 4:20pm, Brian Kilmeade, from Fox & Friends host and NY Times Best Selling Author. At 4:30pm, Robby Soave, an associate editor at Reason.com. At 5:30pm, Zach Greenberg, a Justice Robert H. Jackson Legal Fellow.
Chris talks about Attorney General Jeff Sessions upcoming testimony, an update on the Bill Cosby trial, and the current status of Obamacare repeal and replace in the Senate. Chris talks with reporter Manuel Roig-Franzia, who is covering the Cosby trial for the Washington Post. Chris talks Senator Pat Toomey about the Senate's effort to repeal and replace Obamacare.
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile Monday morning that landed in the ocean, the US military said.
Sebastian Gorka says the White House would like further Congressional investigations into Hillary Clinton's handling of State Department email.
Sen. John McCain says President Donald Trump should consider a preemptive strike on North Korea if the country is able to deliver a nuclear weapon by ballistic missile, but only as a final option.
Pope Francis said Saturday he worries that rising tensions between the United States and North Korea could lead to a wide military conflict that would wipe out a "large part of humanity."
On this afternoon's show, Rich discussed President Trump's approval ratings, Howard Dean's claims that the 1st Amendment doesn't apply to hate speech, and Mumia Abdul Jamal's attempt to appeal his sentence.
North Korea detained an unidentified US citizen for unknown reasons as he was planning to fly out of Pyongyang International Airport on Saturday morning.
The warning comes as the Trump administration also conducts a review of the Iran nuclear deal.
Chris discussed Vice-President Mike Pence's trip to the Korean DMZ, today's special election in Georgia and the cost for Philadelphia to host the NFL Draft. At 7:20, he spoke with author Christy Wright about her book, 'Business Boutique.'
On this morning's show, Chris discussed Trump saying "my military' when referencing the U.S. armed forces, a murder on Facebook Live, and whether or not ride sharing is the transportation of the future.
Vice President Mike Pence visited a military base near the Demilitarized Zone separating the North and South Korea.
A military parade in the heart of Pyongyang is underway where it's expected the North Korean regime will show off some of its latest arsenal.
Chris discussed the apology issued by United Airlines, Donald Trump's handling of foreign policy, and Taiwan banning dog meat. At 7:20, he talked with Senator Pat Toomey about reports of Donald Trump's ties to Russia and the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch.
On today's show, Rich discussed Neil Gorsuch being sworn in as an associate justice of the Supreme Court, the potential escalation of action in Syria, and a United Airlines passenger being forcibly removed from an overbooked flight.
North Korea has fired four ballistic missiles, three of which landed in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said.
On today's show, Rich discussed Trump's intention to roll back overbearing government regulations, the Democrat party's move to the extreme left, and gossip being reported as news. At 3:45- Beth Anne Mumford, from American's for Prosperity, called in to discuss the benefits of simplifying the tax code.
Abe, speaking late Saturday from US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, made a joint statement with Trump.
North Korea launched a projectile Sunday, a source within the South Korean Ministry of Defense told CNN.
North Korea has sentenced American student Otto Frederick Warmbier to 15 years hard labor for crimes against the state.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
A Philadelphia woman is facing charges after allegedly robbing a 66-year-old woman at a bus stop, police said.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
An infant was stabbed in a gated apartment complex on Smithbridge Drive in Coatesville, Chester County, police say.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
A Philadelphia woman is facing charges after allegedly robbing a 66-year-old woman at a bus stop, police said.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
An infant was stabbed in a gated apartment complex on Smithbridge Drive in Coatesville, Chester County, police say.
A Philadelphia woman is facing charges after allegedly robbing a 66-year-old woman at a bus stop, police said.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
An infant was stabbed in a gated apartment complex on Smithbridge Drive in Coatesville, Chester County, police say.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is closed on Wednesday, Feb. 11 as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
Washington Township police say a man is wanted in connection with multiple incidents reported around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett was laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is closed on Wednesday, Feb. 11 as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
Villanova and Notre Dame are finalizing plans to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia is closed Wednesday as crews make emergency repairs, according to the city.
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating a century and will be bringing the fun to Philadelphia and the region. On Wednesday, Julian "Zeus" McClurkin joined the CBS News Philadelphia studios to teach anchor Janelle Burrell some neat basketball tricks.
Aaron Nola is ready to get back to baseball, and so are the rest of the Philadelphia Phillies! Aaron joined our Janelle Burrell from BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater as pitchers and catchers reported for spring training today.
Spring training baseball is almost here: the Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers report to Clearwater, Florida on Wednesday. Josh Sidorowicz has this story and other big headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
With Valentine's Day approaching, here's a reminder to be vigilant before falling for a romance scam online. AI is helping make these scams harder to spot, generating real-looking profiles that are anything but. Josh Sidorowicz has a preview of today's In Your Corner podcast with guest Tanyika Rickard of Chase Bank in Philadelphia.