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By Paul Tuthillhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-997657.mp3Springfield, MA – A long time aide to a Massachusetts…

Research suggests less than 5 percent of students at America's top colleges and universities come from low-income families. Many of these elite institutions recognize the problem and are taking steps to boost economic diversity on campus -- such as offering full scholarships for underprivileged students. NPR's Anthony Brooks reports.

The city of Chicopee, Massachusetts, has a new top cop. Previously the department’s deputy chief, Eric Watson will be serving as interim chief of the region’s second-biggest city, following the recent departure of his predecessor.

The U.S. Department of Justice and top state officials are investigating a proposed Muslim housing development in North Texas known as EPIC City for potential religious discrimination. The project's developers say they're years away from breaking ground.

Everyone knows about the multimillion-dollar salaries and celebrity status of NBA players. But in the shadows of the NBA, men toil in the relative obscurity of the D-League to keep their dream alive.

Cam Johnson scored a season high 29 points, hitting a season-high seven 3-pointers in 11 attempts, to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks 124-97 on Thursday night to open a two-game series.

NFLThe Seattle Seahawks are on the doorstep of the postseason following their fourth straight win.A blocked field goal and a fumble return sparked the…

Toronto won its fifth in a row as Pascal Siakam had 28 points and 10 rebounds in the Raptors' 115-105 downing of the Nets. Kawhi Leonard added 26 points…

There will be no Golden Slam for Novak Djokovic. The top-ranked Serb lost to Alexander Zverev of Germany 1-6, 3-6, 6-1 in the semifinals of the tennis…

OLYMPICSRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Three American swimmers are expected to give statements to Brazilian police today about how they were reportedly robbed…