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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines  Probe begins after Conn. commuter trains crashMay 18, 201311:53 AM ET FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Officials are describing a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut. They say it's fortunate no one was killed.   Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminentMay 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.    10 Things to Know about the Preakness _ and beyondMay 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.  
Latest Headlines  Chargers, Freeney agree to 2-year dealMay 18, 20131:21 PM ET SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers have agreed to a two-year deal with star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million.    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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