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Top News 6 Baltimore Police Officers Charged in Freddie Gray Death By ALAN BLINDER and RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA Prosecutors in Baltimore described repeated mistreatment of a 25-year-old man whose death has set the city on edge. Marilyn Mosby, Prosecutor in Freddie Gray Case, Takes a Stand and Calms a Troubled City By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and ALAN BLINDER Ms. Mosby, who on Friday announced criminal charges against six police officers in Mr. Gray's death, took office only four months ago, elected with the backing of community activists. U.S. Indictment Details Plotting in New Jersey Bridge Scandal By KATE ZERNIKE An indictment released in New Jersey on Friday filled out specifics of the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal, and the delight three conspirators took in it. For more top news, go to NYTimes.com »

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Editors' Picks SPORTS | On Baseball After 660, There Are Bigger Numbers in Sight By TYLER KEPNER The backdrop to Alex Rodriguez's feats will always overshadow the feats themselves, obscuring just how remarkably Rodriguez has played. OPINION | Op-Ed Columnist Louis Armstrong, the Real Ambassador By JOE NOCERA A screening of a landmark Louis Armstrong concert in East Berlin sparks reflections on an era when jazz was a highly effective foreign policy tool. Columnist Page

QUOTATION OF THE DAY "For years and years, victims of police violence in our city, overwhelmingly black people, have sought justice for their loved ones to no avail. This is an historic moment." SONIA KUMAR, a staff lawyer in Baltimore at the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland, after six police officers were charged in the death of Freddie Gray.

Today's Videos Video: UKIP Leader's Candidacy Divides a Town Nigel Farage, the leader of the U.K. Independence Party, visited Ramsgate, England, last week during his campaign for a seat in Parliament. He faces both strong support and opposition there. Related Article Video: That Kid Belongs on Broadway Tony Award-nominated actors on the moment they knew they were destined for the stage. Tony Nominations 2015: 'An American in Paris' and 'Fun Home' Emerge as Favorites Video: 36 Hours in Key West, Fla. Ernest Hemingway's favorite pastimes - catching big fish, eating well and drinking hard - still define the island's appeal, with the added attractions of countless water sports and gorgeous sunsets. Related Article For more video, go to NYTimes.com/Video »

World Displaced Again and Again, Some African Migrants Had No Plan to Land in Italy By JIM YARDLEY As nearby conflicts have reshaped Europe's migrant flows recently, the current state of Libya has created migrants who might have had no other choice. UKIP Has Changed Britain's Conversation. Now It Needs a Big Win. By KATRIN BENNHOLD South Thanet on England's southern coast has become one of the most closely watched districts as the leader of the U.K. Independence Party, Nigel Farage, tries to win a seat. Nepal's Fast Urbanization and Lax Enforcement Add to Quake's Toll By CHRIS BUCKLEY Many structures that collapsed in Katmandu were part of a building boom in recent decades aided by government indifference and corruption. For more world news, go to NYTimes.com/World »

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U.S. Baltimore's Mood Shifts From Grim to Elated After Charges Are Announced By NIKITA STEWART and RICHARD FAUSSET Baltimore, gripped for days by anger over Freddie Gray's death, was a scene of celebration over the prosecution of police officers, but some cautioned that charges do not guarantee a conviction. U.S. Liable in New Orleans-Area Flooding By JOHN SCHWARTZ A judge ruled that the federal government must pay for Hurricane Katrina damage caused by the failure of a canal built by the Army Corps of Engineers. White House Looks to Ease Arab Fears Over Iran Nuclear Pact By HELENE COOPER One option would put in writing, but not send to Congress, language agreeing to the defense of Arab allies if they came under attack from outside forces. For more U.S. news, go to NYTimes.com/US »

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Politics Hillary Clinton Courts the Democratic Left, but Is Pressured to Take Progressive Stands By JONATHAN MARTIN and NICHOLAS CONFESSORE Hillary Rodham Clinton's pursuit of the liberal base has been met with desires for assurances that a progressive agenda will be followed to completion. Senators Running for President Face a Delicate Balancing Act By ASHLEY PARKER With four senators now officially in the 2016 race, the Iran nuclear deal is shaping up as an early test of how they plan to use their congressional records on the campaign trail. White House Memo Walking a Fine Line in Promoting a Trade Deal By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS Even as President Obama sought support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership by acknowledging the downside of free-trade pacts, a report from his economic team cited their benefits. For more political news, go to NYTimes.com/Politics »

Business Cleveland Indians Have Home-Field Advantage on Recycling By DIANE CARDWELL Progressive Field's concessions adopt a system that converts food waste to energy. Mixed Verdicts in Second Trial of Aleynikov, Ex-Goldman Sachs Programmer By MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN and BEN PROTESS A jury convicted Sergey Aleynikov on a charge of stealing confidential computer trading code from his former employer, but acquitted him of a second charge and deadlocked on a third. U.S. Sets New Rules for Oil Shipments by Rail By JAD MOUAWAD The regulations will phase out older tank cars and mandate new braking technology, but some critics called the changes inadequate. For more business news, go to NYTimes.com/Business »

Technology Tidal, Music Streaming Service, Seeks Footing After a Stumble By BEN SISARIO Music and technology executives say that it is far too early to judge Tidal, particularly given the expected arrival of Apple's new streaming service. Bits Blog The Rise of Emoji on Instagram Is Causing Language Repercussions By MIKE ISAAC The use of emoji - the collection of happy faces and other images that can be used to communicate feelings and sentiments - has become so pervasive on Instagram that the use of Internet slang formed from letters has decreased. Microsoft (Yes, Microsoft) Has a Far-Out Vision By NICK WINGFIELD The reshaped Microsoft that Satya Nadella, the new chief executive, envisions has fewer internal fiefs and is more willing to favor big bets on new technologies over protecting legacy cash cows. Bits Blog: Microsoft Takes Steps to Close Its App Gap on Mobile Devices For more technology news, go to NYTimes.com/Technology »

Sports For the Mayweather-Pacquiao Winner, a Bevy of Belts By SARAH LYALL An alphabet soup of boxing organizations is involved in Saturday's championship fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. And they all have a belt to present. On Horse Racing At Long Last, a Kentucky Derby Only About the Horses By JOE DRAPE American Pharoah leads a deep crop of 3-year-olds into Saturday's Kentucky Derby, for which the quality of the horses has been the prominent story line. El Kabeir Scratched From Kentucky Derby By TOM PEDULLA El Kabeir, who excelled in prep races in New York, has an injury to his left front foot. For more sports news, go to NYTimes.com/Sports »

Arts The Prado and a New Royal Museum Duel Over Paintings By DOREEN CARVAJAL In advance of its opening, the Museum of Royal Collections is insisting that the Prado surrender four paintings, including its top two attractions. Critic's Notebook New Whitney Museum Signifies a Changing New York Art Scene By ROBERTA SMITH The Whitney accommodates art and people with equal finesse, emerging bigger and better from the process of building a new home. Guggenheim Closes for the Afternoon as Workers' Advocates Escalate Protests By MELENA RYZIK A protest of labor practices at the Guggenheim's new site in Abu Dhabi caused the museum to close for the remainder of the day. For more arts news, go to NYTimes.com/Arts »

New York 2 Indicted in George Washington Bridge Case; Ally of Christie Pleads Guilty By KATE ZERNIKE and MARC SANTORA Two former officials from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey were indicted as David Wildstein, an ally of Gov. Chris Christie, pleaded guilty to his role in the scandal.  Document: Indictment Against Baroni and Kelly With Bridge Case Charges, a Cloud Descends on Christie's White House Hopes By MICHAEL BARBARO There is a growing risk that the in-your-face instincts that helped make Gov. Chris Christie a credible contender for the presidency may put that goal out of reach. Dean Skelos, New York Senate Leader, and His Son Are Said to Face Arrest Next Week By WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM, SUSANNE CRAIG and THOMAS KAPLAN Senator Skelos and his son, Adam, have been at the center of a federal corruption inquiry that has examined a range of matters, including the younger man's business dealings. For more New York news, go to NYTimes.com/NewYork »

Obituaries Ben E. King, Soulful Singer of 'Stand by Me,' Dies at 76 By WILLIAM GRIMES Mr. King sang for the Drifters and found success as a solo performer with hits like "Spanish Harlem." William Pfaff, Critic of American Foreign Policy, Dies at 86 By MARLISE SIMONS Mr. Pfaff was an international affairs columnist and author who found Washington's intervention in world affairs often misguided. Rolf Smedvig, Trumpeter in the Empire Brass, Dies at 62 By MARGALIT FOX A former member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Smedvig helped found the wide-ranging Empire Brass quintet. For more obituaries, go to NYTimes.com/Obituaries »

Editorials Editorial More Excuses on the Patriot Act By THE EDITORIAL BOARD A new bill makes some improvements but doesn't go far enough to protect civil liberties. Editorial Governor Christie's People By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Responsibility for the George Washington Bridge scandal cannot be palmed off on subordinates. Editorial Enlisting Bystanders to Fight Online Abuse By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Third-party tools can be used to help combat harassment on social networks. For more opinion, go to NYTimes.com/Opinion »

Op-Ed Op-Ed Contributor Silent Seashores By DEBORAH CRAMER Migrating shorebirds are in steep decline. But we can help them. Op-Ed Columnist Bernie Sanders Yells His Mind By GAIL COLLINS We now get to spend many months entertaining the idea of a President Bernie, and competition is always good in politics. Columnist Page Op-Ed Contributors Why We're Honoring Charlie Hebdo By ANDREW SOLOMON and SUZANNE NOSSEL It's an award for courage, not cartoons. For more opinion, go to NYTimes.com/Opinion »

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