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    edward snowden

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    prop. n.Proper NounAn American whistleblower who leaked highly classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) in 2013.
    Edward Snowden leaked classified information from the NSA.

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    The History and Future of Everything -- Time

    07:11The History and Future of Everything -- Time
    • Now let's look at 2013: relatively unnoticed, Hitler's bodyguard died at the age of 96; while in June, Edward Snowden started the NSA scandal.

      Now let's look at 2013: relatively unnoticed, Hitler's bodyguard died at the age of 96; while in June, Edward Snowden started the NSA scandal.

    • while in June, Edward Snowden started the NSA scandal.

      while in June, Edward Snowden started the NSA scandal.

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    10 Disturbing Documents the Government Tried to Hide

    13:2910 Disturbing Documents the Government Tried to Hide
    • The NSA Black Budget: When Edward Snowden blew the whistle in 2013, he brought the world's attention to NSA's mass surveillance.

      The NSA Black Budget: When Edward Snowden blew the whistle in 2013, he brought the world's attention to NSA's mass surveillance.

    • When Edward Snowden blew the whistle in 2013, he brought the world's attention to NSA's mass surveillance.

      When Edward Snowden blew the whistle in 2013, he brought the world's attention to NSA's mass surveillance.

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    Edward Snowden's Alternative Christmas Message 2013

    02:01Edward Snowden's Alternative Christmas Message 2013
    • Whistleblower Edward Snowden warns of the dangers posed by a loss of privacy in a message

      Whistleblower Edward Snowden warns of the dangers posed by a loss of privacy in a message

    • Whistleblower Edward Snowden warns of the dangers posed by a loss of privacy in a message broadcast on Channel 4 on Christmas Day.

      Whistleblower Edward Snowden warns of the dangers posed by a loss of privacy in a message broadcast on Channel 4 on Christmas Day.

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    China Army Hacking into US Companies? (VOA On Assignment May 23, 2014)

    03:25China Army Hacking into US Companies? (VOA On Assignment May 23, 2014)
    • I don't think in the U.S. case you have to go much further than just saying Edward Snowden.

      I don't think in the U.S. case you have to go much further than just saying Edward Snowden.

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    Hillary Clinton interview 2014: Edward Snowden, ISIS, drone strikes & women's rights

    25:26Hillary Clinton interview 2014: Edward Snowden, ISIS, drone strikes & women's rights
    • And do you think that, uh, Edward Snowden ought to be able to return to the US with some kind of public interest defence so that he can defend his actions but the, uh, the administration can take a view over his behaviour?

      And do you think that, uh, Edward Snowden ought to be able to return to the US with some kind of public interest defence so that he can defend his actions but the, uh, the administration can take a view over his behaviour?

    • Well, I would say, uh, first of all, that, um, Edward Snowden broke our laws,

      Well, I would say, uh, first of all, that, um, Edward Snowden broke our laws,

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    10 Creepy Simpsons Predictions That Actually Came TRUE

    15:1710 Creepy Simpsons Predictions That Actually Came TRUE
    • That's because Edward Snowden leaked information confirming that the NSA was indeed participating in mass surveillance of the country.

      That's because Edward Snowden leaked information confirming that the NSA was indeed participating in mass surveillance of the country.

    • That's because Edward Snowden leaked information confirming that the NSA was indeed participating in mass surveillance of the country.

      That's because Edward Snowden leaked information confirming that the NSA was indeed participating in mass surveillance of the country.

    B1

    Learn English: 20 Expressions about Secrets

    11:50Learn English: 20 Expressions about Secrets
    • So, a very famous whistleblower is Edward Snowden.

      So, a very famous whistleblower is Edward Snowden.

    • So, a very famous whistleblower is Edward Snowden.

      So, a very famous whistleblower is Edward Snowden.

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    How China Is Building an Army of Hackers

    15:57How China Is Building an Army of Hackers
    • When Xi Jinping comes into power in 2013, Edward Snowden had already leaked documents from the NSA detailing U.S. offensive capabilities.

      When Xi Jinping comes into power in 2013, Edward Snowden had already leaked documents from the NSA detailing U.S. offensive capabilities.

    • When Xi Jinping comes into power in 2013, Edward Snowden had already leaked documents from the NSA detailing U.S.

      When Xi Jinping comes into power in 2013, Edward Snowden had already leaked documents from the NSA detailing U.S.

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    30 Declassified Secrets That Will SHOCK You

    12:2130 Declassified Secrets That Will SHOCK You
    • It was revealed in 2013 when former NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked information about the mass surveillance programs of the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance, comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US.

      It was revealed in 2013 when former NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked information about the mass surveillance programs of the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance, comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US.

    • It was revealed in 2013 when former NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked information about the mass surveillance programs of the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance, comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and

      It was revealed in 2013 when former NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked information about the mass surveillance programs of the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance, comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and

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    Should you cover your webcam?

    03:56Should you cover your webcam?
    • Edward Snowden, and even Mark Zuckerberg, appear to cover theirs.

      Edward Snowden, and even Mark Zuckerberg, appear to cover theirs.

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