Freddie Gray trial: Closing arguments began today in the trial of Officer William Porter, one of six Baltimore police officers charged in connection with the death of the 25-year-old black man in April. Judge Barry G. Williams told the jurors: “You should not be swayed by sympathy, prejudice or public opinion.” Another giant merger: Newell Rubbermaid is buying Jarden for more than $15 billion in cash and stock.