What Happened on May 16

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is a 2002 space opera film directed by George Lucas and written by Lucas and Jonathan Hales. It is the... Read more

Boston Red Sox defeat Baltimore Orioles, 6-5

BALTIMORE -- The 95-mile-per-hour Curt Schilling fastball Jay Gibbons turned around in the fifth inning for a booming two-run homer had pulled... Read more

First MacBook Released

The MacBook is a brand of Macintosh notebook computers by Apple Inc. First introduced in May 2006, it replaced the iBook and 12" PowerBook series... Read more

Baltimore Orioles defeat Washington Nationals, 5-3

A recap of the Orioles' 5-3 victory over the Nationals last night: Almost hit for the cycle For the Orioles to break a tie at 3 in the fifth... Read more

Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Boston Celtics, 74-69

CLEVELAND - It's do-or-die déjà vu for the Celtics. To a point. This situation is even more dire. The Celtics will be playing another Game 7.... Read more

Ijegun Pipeline Explosion

Residents, above, view the charred wreckage of their homes and possessions yesterday as rescuers worked to reunite families and register missing... Read more

"Jonas Brothers: Living The Dream" Is Released

Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream is a reality television series and a Disney Channel Original Short Series that followed the life of the Pop band... Read more

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian released

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is a 2008 epic fantasy film based on Prince Caspian, the second published novel in C. S. Lewis's fantasy... Read more

Baltimore Orioles defeat Kansas City Royals, 3-2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Orioles closer George Sherrill walked slowly past starter Rich Hill's locker after the club's 3-2 win over the Kansas City... Read more

Boston Red Sox defeat Seattle Mariners, 5-3

SEATTLE - Russell Branyan stood on third, with one run in and no outs. The Sox were in danger of losing a four-run lead yet again. It had already... Read more

"Slice Of Life" Airs

When Joe, Nick and Kevin all fall for Maria the pizza girl, they compete with each other to impress her. Note: Episode often referred to as... Read more

Boston Celtics defeat Orlando Magic, 92-88

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Magic will open a new Amway Arena next season. It’s unlikely they’ll invite Ray Allen to the ribbon cutting. Yesterday at... Read more

Chicago Cubs defeat Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-3

Lou Piniella had seen enough. Five consecutive losses to the Pittsburgh Pirates can fire up a manager. He went on a spirited rant about the... Read more

Cincinnati Reds defeat St. Louis Cardinals, 7-2

CINCINNATI -- Center fielder/philosopher Colby Rasmus described Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo's assortment as "doo-doo" and "a... Read more

Hank Jones Dies

Hank Jones, whose self-effacing nature belied his stature as one of the most respected jazz pianists of the postwar era, died on Sunday in the... Read more

Philadelphia Phillies defeat Milwaukee Brewers, 4-2

This just keeps getting worse. The first month and a half of the season is becoming historically bad for the Milwaukee Brewers when they play at... Read more

Ronnie James Dio Dies

Ronnie James Dio, a singer with the heavy-metal bands Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio, whose powerful, semioperatic vocal style and attachment to... Read more

LA Times Breaks Arnold Schwarzenegger 'Love Child' Story

When Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver, separated earlier this month, neither was talking divorce. That may have changed, however, after... Read more