The Wire

  • Egyptians targeted with blasphemy charges

    Posted on May 18, 2013 at 2:39am

    (AP) — The pale, young Christian woman sat handcuffed in the courtroom, accused of insulting Islam while teaching history of religions to fourth-graders. A team of Islamist lawyers with long beards sang in unison, "All except the Prophet Muhammad."

  • Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute

    Posted on May 18, 2013 at 2:19am

    (AP) — Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki.

  • Lawyer for accused singer: steroids had ill effect

    Posted on May 18, 2013 at 12:19am

    (AP) — The lawyer for a California heavy metal singer accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife says the singer's mind has been ravaged by steroid use.

  • Conn. commuter trains collide; 60 go to hospitals

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 11:55pm

    (AP) — Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five with critical injuries, Gov. Dannel Malloy said.

  • Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 11:42pm

    Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback?

  • Crosby leads Penguins to 4-3 win over Senators

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 11:40pm

    (AP) — The Ottawa Senators have plenty of respect for Sidney Crosby.

  • Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 10:31pm

    (AP) — Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website and mobile applications.

  • Flesh-eating disease victim gets prosthetic hands

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 10:11pm

    (AP) — A metro Atlanta woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease was on her way back from Ohio Friday after being fitted with prosthetic hands.

  • Venturi, US Open champion and CBS analyst, dies

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 10:11pm

    Former U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi has died just 11 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82.

  • Gov. Malloy: Extensive damage to tracks by Conn. train crash; big impact on Northeast travel

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 9:41pm

    (AP) — Gov. Malloy: Extensive damage to tracks by Conn. train crash; big impact on Northeast travel .

  • Tornado-ravaged Texas town to start recovery

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 9:40pm

    Updated on May 17, 2013 at 9:41pm

    (AP) — Residents whose homes were torn apart or blown away by a North Texas deadly tornado can soon return to retrieve what belongings may be left and start cleaning up, authorities said Friday.

  • OJ's ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 9:27pm

    (AP) — O.J. Simpson's former lawyer defended himself point-by-point Friday against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial, after giving damaging testimony that Simpson actually knew his buddies had guns when they went to a hotel room together to reclaim some sports memorabilia.

  • Caribbean talks conservation on Branson's island

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 9:13pm

    (AP) — Surrounded by a turquoise sea and a menagerie of exotic animals on a billionaire's private island, political and business leaders gathered Friday to back an initiative aimed at expanding protection for the Caribbean's imperiled coasts and waters.

  • Jessica Korda leads Mobile Bay LPGA Classic

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 9:06pm

    (AP) — Jessica Korda shot a 7-under 65 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Hall of Famer Karrie Webb after the second round of the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic.

  • Nearly 50 injured as Conn. commuter trains collide

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 9:00pm

    (AP) — Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, injuring about 50 people, authorities said. There were no reports of fatalities.

  • Italians to race in America's Cup but want changes

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 9:00pm

    (AP) — The owner of the Italian entry in the America's Cup said Friday his boat will compete in this summer's races after all, but he suggested a new precaution.

  • Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 8:48pm

    (AP) — New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.

  • Officials: Approximately 50 people injured in Conn. train collision, 4 with serious injuries

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 8:44pm

    (AP) — Officials: Approximately 50 people injured in Conn. train collision, 4 with serious injuries.

  • Atletico wins Copa del Rey as Ronaldo ejected

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 8:40pm

    (AP) — The Copa del Rey trophy could have been coach Jose Mourinho's parting gift for Real Madrid, or at least a consolation prize after a disappointing season filled with locker-room turmoil and failure in La Liga and the Champions League.

  • 20 to 25 injured as Conn. commuter trains collide

    Posted on May 17, 2013 at 8:36pm

    (AP) — A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut. Police say that 20 or more people were injured, but that there were no fatalities.