Probe begins after Conn. commuter trains crash
May 18, 20131:44 PM ET
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Officials described a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut, saying Saturday it's fortunate that no one was killed and that there weren't even more injuries.
Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent
May 18, 201310:21 AM ET
With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units.
Majority of number combos picked for Powerball pot
May 18, 20131:21 PM ET
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It's all about the odds.
10 Things to Know about the Preakness _ and beyond
May 18, 20133:13 AM ET
BALTIMORE (AP) — There are only two outcomes when it comes to Saturday's Preakness Stakes — either the Kentucky Derby winner Orb wins the race to set up a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes in three weeks, or another horse pulls an upset and prevents a shot at history.
Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try
May 18, 20133:12 AM ET
BALTIMORE (AP) — Orb is ready for his whirl at history.
Pacers not saying whether Hill to play vs. Knicks
May 18, 201312:32 PM ET
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Point guard George Hill will be a game-time decision as the Pacers try to close out the Knicks.
Chargers, Freeney agree to 2-year deal
May 18, 20131:57 PM ET
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers agreed Saturday to a two-year deal with aging star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million.
Orb trainer McGaughey fights nerves at Preakness
May 18, 201312:43 PM ET
BALTIMORE (AP) — Early Saturday morning, Shug McGaughey was walking back and forth in front of the stakes barn at Pimlico.
What to watch for at the Preakness
May 18, 20139:06 AM ET
BALTIMORE (AP) — All eyes will be on Kentucky Derby winner Orb in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The 3-year-old colt will take on eight challengers in the second leg of the Triple Crown. If he wins, Orb will attempt to become the first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978 at the Belmont Stakes on June 8. In the Preakness, Orb will be facing five horses he defeated in the Derby and three who did not run in the race.
Serena Williams reaches Italian Open final
May 18, 201312:26 PM ET
ROME (AP) — A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is one victory away from winning her fourth straight tournament.
