Codex won in 1980, the first time Lukas ever saddled up a Preakness horse. He next won in 1985 with Tank's Prospect, and although his memory is perhaps a bit shaky regarding the timing of each victory, the 76-year-old Lukas knows darn well he's won the

Baffert will look to make amends Saturday with favorite Bodemeister in the Preakness. In Lingerie paid $9.80, $5 and $4.80. Disposablepleasure returned $7.20 and Wildcat's Smile, with Rosie Napravik aboard, returned $8.60 to show.

By THE NEW YORK TIMES The Rail's contributors welcome this year's Preakness Stakes guest picker, the actress Bo Derek. Derek, a longtime horse racing fan, is a member of the California Horse Racing Board. Only Melissa Hoppert and Peter Blair scored in

BALTIMORE — The "new shooters" are all long shots in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The new-shooter angle has long been studied by handicappers analyzing the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.

It's a May Friday, which would usually mean a slow news day… but not today. Facebook has gone public, and is now trading on the NASDAQ. CEO Mark Zuckerberg rang the opening bell from Menlo Park, CA this morning.

Facebook is making history –and waves. One of Facebook's founders, Eduardo Saverin, who previously helds dual US and Brazilian citizenship but who has renounced his United States citizenship, finds himself the target of proposed legislation that bans

Once the smoke clears from Friday's (May 18) Facebook IPO , U2 singer Bono could be the richest musician on the planet. According to England's NME, the already flush, tech-savvy Irish rock icon owns 2.3 percent of the shares of Facebook through his

By Jennifer Booton Facebook's $104 billion initial public offering on Friday transformed thousands of young people into instant millionaires – as well as a few billionaires – and already the booming luxury market in Silicon Valley is experiencing an

The band, which kicked off a reunion tour in February after original lead singer David Lee Roth buried the hatchet with guitarist Eddie Van Halen, has postponed 31 concert dates after June 26.

When the happy fun buses that make up the reunited Van Halen tour roll into Southern California in early June, it may be a last opportunity fans have to catch the '70s metal giants on this tour. Dates on the band's summer tour, featuring the

Van Halen's 2012 reunion has hit a snag — the final three months and 31 dates of the group's North American reunion run have been abruptly postponed.

When the happy fun buses that make up the reunited Van Halen tour roll into Southern California in early June, it may be a last opportunity fans have to catch the '70s metal giants on this tour. Dates on the band's summer tour, featuring the

More than 20 nations have already agreed to help fund the Afghan army and more are expected to announce their commitments at the Chicago summit. US and other NATO leaders claim that fundraising is on track, although the totals publicly announced so far

By Mike Mount This year's NATO summit in Chicago is the biggest one ever, with some 60 countries expected to be in attendance and a host of issues crammed into two short days of meetings.

Protesters march during a demonstration leading up to the NATO Summit in Chicago May 18, 2012. The Summit runs from May 20-21. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES – Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS) SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart,

AP | Posted: Friday, May 18, 2012 5:41 pm | (0) Comments Two days before Chicago hosts a summit of NATO leaders, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the wide-ranging security measures and months of preparations that went into the event are already starting to pay

JIM REED/STAFF Lisa Marie Presley wore this faux fur coat that will be part of a new Elvis exhibit. The exhibit is coming to Graceland and will feature personal items belonging to the King and items belonging to celebrities who were influenced by him.

Lisa Marie Presley: 'You Ain´t Seen Nothin Yet' Video!

Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of The King, Elvis Presley, has just released her third album. Storm & Grace is Presley's first album since.

VIDEO – Lisa Marie Presley made her first appearance on American Idol on Thursday, May 17, performing You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet.

The Rock the Bells 2012 lineup includes a wide variety of hip hop acts for the major concert held in several cities this year. Among the names on the recently revealed lineup are two of Virginia's music stars with Timbaland and Missy Elliot.

The Rock the Bells 2012 lineup includes a wide variety of hip hop acts for the major concert held in several cities this year. Among the names on the recently revealed lineup are two of Virginia's music stars with Timbaland and Missy Elliot.

The veterans and newbies will take the stage at this year's Rock the Bells festival, which features a lineup that finds the likes of Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.

(Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) IRVINE, CA – MAY 08: Rapper J. Cole performs at The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on May 8, 2012 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 25: DJ Lance Rock performs at

No one is loving the run up to Saturday's Preakness more than Doug O'Neill. The trainer of Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another has spent nearly two weeks in Baltimore, hanging with Ravens coach John Harbaugh, throwing out the first ball at an

BALTIMORE (AP) — Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas was nestled on a corner bench in front of the stakes barn at Pimlico Race Course, thinking back to a time when he was nothing more than a young man trying to make

A valet — "equipment manager" is a better description — for more than 20 years, he will have six or seven jockeys and 14 races to juggle on Preakness day, and in the 20 minutes between races, he must pull together saddles, silks, head gear and goggles.

By Kym Byrnes Marjae Hicks, owner of Hats by Marjae in Westminster, gives tips for choosing a Preakness-worthy hat. Marjae Hicks is busy adorning Baltimore area heads with feathers, jewels, bows, sequins, flowers and all the bling that is associated

The Rock the Bells 2012 lineup includes a wide variety of hip hop acts for the major concert held in several cities this year. Among the names on the recently revealed lineup are two of Virginia's music stars with Timbaland and Missy Elliot.

The traveling rap festival Rock The Bells has announced this year's lineup, and it's doing things a bit different this summer, throwing two-day affairs in San.

Everything old is new again at this year's Rock the Bells festival. Organizers unveiled the lineup of hip hop's famous traveling festival Tuesday night and it includes a couple of high-profile reunions — Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and the Hit Squad,

(Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) IRVINE, CA – MAY 08: Rapper J. Cole performs at The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on May 8, 2012 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 25: DJ Lance Rock performs at

Let's get this out of the way early – the Chalmers attempt cannot be compared to the Paxson or Kerr game-winners with the Bulls. Completely different shots.

INDIANAPOLIS – After losing Chris Bosh to an injury and then home-court advantage in Florida, the Heat visit the confident and physical Pacers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal. Game starts 7 pm – SAN ANTONIO – If the Los Angeles Clippers

Let's get this out of the way early – the Chalmers attempt cannot be compared to the Paxson or Kerr game-winners with the Bulls. Completely different shots.

The Heat should overcome the Pacers in the second round without Chris Bosh, who is out indefinitely after straining an abdominal muscle in the second quarter of Miami's 95-86 victory in Game 1 on Sunday. And if the power

PROVIDENCE – 38 Studios LLC CEO Jennifer MacLean has taken maternity leave from the video game design firm, R.I. Economic Development Corporation officials said on Thursday. Earlier, 38 Studios Chief Operating

38 Studios is apparently struggling. Despite getting their first release out the door with Kingdoms of Amalur, the studio that is headed by former baseball player Curt Schilling was unable to meet payroll this week, according to sources.

Curt Schillings' 38 Studios, developers of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, have reportedly bounced a check for $1.125 million to the state of Rhode Island. The money was meant to payoff the

State officials are now mulling whether to help Curt Schilling's company, after Wednesday's emergency meeting the R.I. Economic Development Corporation held to discuss its $75 million loan guarantee for 38 Studios.