The rioting in Baltimore is a punch in the gut for a major American city struggling to overcome a history of drugs, crime, police brutality, poverty, population decline and economic hard times. Once a ...

We have all heard the commentary on the major news channels, wondering perhaps if the riots in Baltimore were “preplanned.” It’s as if there was a conspiracy going on that no one was supposed to know ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

BALTIMORE (WUSA9) -- Baltimore police and the National Guard are patrolling the streets following a violent night in the city. In response to the activity, Maryland Transit Administration officials ...

Baltimore's riots have been linked to anger over the death of Freddie Gray, who died of mysterious spinal injuries he suffered in police custody — but the unrest there, which abated Tuesday night ...