Foreign Policy Analyst: Russia Got What They Wanted From Syria
Foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski says Russia accomplished what it wanted to in Syria and is now withdrawing troops.
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Foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski says Russia accomplished what it wanted to in Syria and is now withdrawing troops.
Chris discussed Chris Christie appearing with Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Florida, Mitt Romney endorsing John Kasich and Hillary Clinton's claim that 'we didn't lose a single person' in Libya. He talked with economist Aaron Beam about ethics and business at 7:00 and foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski at 7:20 about airstrikes against ISIS and Russia withdrawing troops from Syria.
Students at Villanova University Wednesday night held a vigil for the people of Syria who are in the middle of a civil war.
Fear over the US' acceptance of more Syrian refugees has sparked protests and debates across the country. In Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Wolf has said the Commonwealth will continue to welcome them after an extensive screening process.
Rich discussed governors refusing to let Syrian refugees in their states, Charlie Sheen being HIV positive and gender neutral toys. Rich spoke with Professor Ilya Somin, a professor at the George Mason University School of Law regarding Syrian refugees at 3:30pm. At 4:45pm, Rich spoke with Gov. Ed Rendell regarding Tom Wolf allowing refugees into Pennsylvania. At 5:20pm, Rich spoke with Scott Burris, the Director of the Center for Health Law, Policy and Practice and a professor at Temple University's Beasley School of Law regarding if Charlie Sheen could be sued by his exes.
Chris Christie's campaign statements have now become official state policy in New Jersey. The Governor has fired off a letter to the White House, informing President Obama the Garden State will not accept Syrian civil war refugees.
Filling in for Rich, Casey discussed President Obama putting boots on the ground in Syria, employees getting paid for answering e-mails and electric car charging stations in the works. Casey also discussed food allergies this Halloween, Jared Fogul's luring methods and President Obama singing Thriller.
Chris reviewed the news that Vice-President Joe Biden, himself, leaked the story that his son's dying wish was for him to run for President and the controversy surrounding ESPN's Jessica Mendoza calling a Major League Baseball playoff game. He also talked to Senator Pat Toomey at 8:20 about the introduction of the Thin Blue Line Act.
Bolton, in an interview with Dom Giordano on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, asserted his belief that Iran cannot be counted on to uphold their end of the bargain.
Graham, talking to Chris Stigall on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, warned that we need to beware of the close ties that Russian President Vladimir Putin is developing with the Iranians and the impact that will have in the Syrian conflict.
The civil war in Syria started more than four years ago, and now one Syrian family, who has been waiting three years for help, will touch down in Lancaster County on Monday.
Boyle told Gary R'Nel on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT the decision not to re-commit ground troops is more of political decision than a tactical one.
Kentucky Senator and 2016 Republican Presidential Candidate Rand Paul appeared at the National Constitution Center as part of Talk Radio 1210 WPHT's Speaker Series with Dom Giordano.
Rich covered Keith Olbermann's suspension from ESPN for tweets about Penn State, President Obama's veto of the Keystone XL Pipeline bill, and the VA Secretary telling a homeless veteran he served in special forces. He also talked to former federal prosecutor Sydney Powell.
Chris Stigall spoke with former Lieutenant Colonel and the current Headmaster at the Havertown School, John Nagl, about a piece he's written calling for more engagement in the fight against ISIL in Syria and Iraq.
Chris discussed the latest on the battle against ISIL in Iraq and Syria, New York Time Columnist Paul Krugman's defense of President Obama, and the Catholic Church's recent statements on homosexuality. He talked to Dr. John Nagl at 7:00 and Eagles General Howie Roseman at 8:20.
Chris discussed the beginning of the bombing campaign against Syria, President Obama and Leonardo DiCaprio addressing climate change at the United Nations, and the charges filed against three members of a group that assaulted a gay couple in Center City. He talked to John Hayward from Human Events at 7:00, and Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00.
Kean said he agrees with the plan to arm rebels in Syria but wishes we had begun the process years ago.
Turzanski, the John Templeton Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and a Political Science Professor at LaSalle University, said Pres. Obama's speech was politically motivated.
President Obama on Wednesday announced a comprehensive strategy to "degrade and ultimately destroy" the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS, or ISIL) that will broaden the U.S. military role to include airstrikes in Syria but not put any American combat troops on the ground in the region.
Many ancient mosques, temples, tombs, and other significant locations in the most heavily affected areas of Syria have seen severe damage during the nearly four years of conflict.
Chris reviews President Obama's handling of negotiations with Russia over chemical weapons in Syria. the Eagles loss to the Chargers, and Joe Biden's aspirations for the presidency. He talks to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup, Philles Broadcaster Larry Andersen, and CSN Philly's Ray Didinger.
As the world watched images of families dying from chemical weapons in Syria, a Jewish woman from Boston who survived the Holocaust was asking herself how this could happen again.
Chris details an editorial written in the New York Times by Vladimir Putin, Councilman Jim Kenney's request to sever ties with a Russian City, and some unfortunate tributes to 9/11 promoted by corporate America. He also talks to CBS News reporter Sharyl Attkisson about her ongoing coverage of the Benghazi attacks and Fast and Furious.
Chris reviews President Obama's speech on Syria and Hillary Clinton's reception of the Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center. He also talks to John Hayward from Human Events, foreign policy expert Danielle Pletka, and Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine.
Philadelphia Phillies starter Ranger Suárez was named the NL Pitcher of the Month for March and April after posing a 0.63 WHIP in six starts.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
You can't see the football field at The Linc - it's covered in dirt for Monster Jam, the monster truck event happening Saturday, May 4.
Philadelphia's weather is definitely cooling down from earlier in the week, and the region will see rain on the weekend.
There's plenty to do in Philadelphia this weekend: a Star Wars-themed haunted house, monster trucks, a Harry Potter-themed drag brunch, concerts and musicals.
Philadelphia Phillies starter Ranger Suárez was named the NL Pitcher of the Month for March and April after posing a 0.63 WHIP in six starts.
The University of Pennsylvania said a man was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after spraying a "stink" spray in the encampment.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Beacon Animal Rescue in Cape May County said Barstool founder Dave Portnoy is sending the organization a donation to cover the cost of replacing their septic tank.
You can't see the football field at The Linc - it's covered in dirt for Monster Jam, the monster truck event happening Saturday, May 4.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
You can't see the football field at The Linc - it's covered in dirt for Monster Jam, the monster truck event happening Saturday, May 4.
Philadelphia's weather is definitely cooling down from earlier in the week, and the region will see rain on the weekend.
There's plenty to do in Philadelphia this weekend: a Star Wars-themed haunted house, monster trucks, a Harry Potter-themed drag brunch, concerts and musicals.
The body of a kayaker who went missing in the Schuylkill River in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, was found on Thursday, police said.
Philadelphia's weather is definitely cooling down from earlier in the week, and the region will see rain on the weekend.
There's plenty to do in Philadelphia this weekend: a Star Wars-themed haunted house, monster trucks, a Harry Potter-themed drag brunch, concerts and musicals.
At least one person was killed and another was injured in a house explosion in New Jersey on Thursday evening.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick protesters began taking down their encampment just after 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Nearly four months after a suspicious fire shut down a Goodwill store in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, it reopened Thursday.
Philadelphia's weather is definitely cooling down from earlier in the week, and the region will see rain on the weekend.
A program is working to preserve the past as several military monuments sit near Brandywine Park in Wilmington that haven't been touched or cleaned in decades.
emperatures have climbed back into the 80s for Thursday's weather in Philadelphia. The weekend is colder and cloudy with rain during Sunday's Broad Street Run.
High temps stay well above average Thursday as we climb to 80 degrees with an amazing afternoon on tap. Thursday is warm and sunny again, but the weekend is shaping up to be much colder and cloudier.
Police in New Castle County are warning that criminals are putting tracking devices on people's cars, following drivers to their homes and attempting to steal the cars at night.
A local teen is leading the charge of over a hundred young people having their hearts checked in Flourtown to honor her sister's memory.
After experiencing female athlete triad herself, medical student Hanna Blankemeier is working to raise awareness.
Cassie Donahue and her mom Jane are lacing up their sneakers for Sunday's Broad Street Run and it's all for a good cause. The duo is helping raise money for cancer research in honor of their late father and husband.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
Starting Monday, the city of Philadelphia is cracking down on drivers who park on streets in the 14 neighborhoods being cleaned as part of the Mechanical Street Cleaning program.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
"Intercity bus carriers" will be relocating from the Spring Garden Street area of the city as soon as Labor Day, Philadelphia transportation officials told a Northern Liberties neighborhood group.
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Philadelphia Phillies starter Ranger Suárez was named the NL Pitcher of the Month for March and April after posing a 0.63 WHIP in six starts.
The Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs after losing, 118-115, to the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Philadelphia 76ers fans are not happy Game 6 against the New York Knicks will begin at 9 p.m. on Thursday.
Bryce and Kayla Harper welcomed Kamryn Ray Harper April 22.
Charles Barkley said he wants Philadelphia 76ers fans to pack the Wells Fargo Center for Game 6 against the Knicks Thursday night and "stop those rugrats from New York" from taking over the arena.
There's plenty to do in Philadelphia this weekend: a Star Wars-themed haunted house, monster trucks, a Harry Potter-themed drag brunch, concerts and musicals.
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See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Billie Eilish on Monday announced a world tour for her third studio album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," that will see the nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer stop in Philadelphia this fall.
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ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
A truck with not enough clearance got stuck under an Amtrak train bridge over Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania.
Glen Macnow has decided to retire after 31 years at 94 WIP. Before signing off, Macnow joins CBS News Philadelphia sports anchor/reporter Pat Gallen on the latest episode of "Gallen of Questions."
Philly ASAP is hosting a week-long free program teaching young girls how to play chess. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Broad Street Run participants can pick up their race packets Friday ahead of Sunday's 10-mile race. The body of a missing Kayaker has been recovered in Montgomery County. These stories and more are in your Digital Brief for Friday, May 3, 2024.
Monster Jam is returning to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday. Monster trucks will be putting on a show at the Linc on Saturday - and CBS News Philadelphia's Jan Carabeo got an up close and personal preview ahead of this year's family-friendly event.