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The first of six Baltimore police officers on trial for the death of Freddie Gray took the stand Wednesday in his own defense. William Porter, who's been on the force just two years, is charged with manslaughter. Prosecutors say Porter failed to seek medical attention for Gray when he asked for it, and he is also responsible for Gray's fatal injury by not securing him with a seat belt during his transport in a police van.

Barred from legal work in Lebanon, Syrian refugees are accumulating huge debts as they struggle to pay for rent and other necessities.

One of Major League Baseball's greatest players has been banned since 1989 for gambling on the game. But sports leagues' traditionally hard attitudes toward sports gambling seem to be softening.

Some filmmakers sued for the song to be in the public domain. The lawsuit was settled, but a federal judge didn't say whether the royalties will end. The copyright dates to 1935.

The company admits to systematic failures, while maintaining a small group of people were directly involved. VW also pledged compensation for car owners and future third-party oversight of testing.

A comprehensive new poll from the Harvard Institute of Politics dives into the politics of the nation's 18- to 29-year-olds. The poll also looked at support for Bernie Sanders and immigration.

On Saturday, Dec. 12, the Greater Bridgeport Symphony will perform Beethoven's life-affirming Symphony No. 9, with the Mendelssohn Choir at the Klein in…

The new law, known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, changes much about the federal government's role in education, largely by scaling back Washington's influence.

About 5 percent of Israel's population is vegan. In a nation where military service is compulsory for most people, that's prompting the military to offer animal-free diets and clothing to soldiers.

Bob Vander Plaats, the president of the conservative Christian group the Family Leader, is throwing his support behind the Texas senator. Vander Plaats has previously backed Iowa caucus winners.