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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines  Obama agenda marches on despite controversiesMay 18, 20133:46 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and lack of evidence to date of wrongdoing close to the Oval Office.   Official: 'Amazing' no one died in train crashMay 18, 20134:36 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.   What to watch for at the PreaknessMay 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.   Witnesses: Car drives into crowd at Va. paradeMay 18, 20134:37 PM ET DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) — Witnesses said a car drove into a crowd at a parade in a small southwestern Virginia mountain town Saturday and hurt several people, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known. 
Latest Headlines  Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-1, even seriesMay 18, 20135:14 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) — In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.   Beckham captains PSG in last home gameMay 18, 20134:37 PM ET PARIS (AP) — With fans chanting his name, David Beckham began his final home game before retirement as captain of Paris Saint-Germain.   What to watch for at the PreaknessMay 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. 
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