Oscar Pistorius

Pistorius and South Africa's culture of fear

2013-02-22 08:47:00

As details continue to emerge about the killing of Reeva Steenkamp by the Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius, one fact appears to be certain: The man known as the "Blade Runner" did fire four bullets through a bathroom door in his South African home,...

Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Tuesday

2013-02-19 04:54:00

WEATHER: Light rain possible, highs around 50.� TRAFFIC:�Check our traffic updates for this morning's issues. TOP NEWS Hopkins doctor found dead amid investigation of claims he secretly taped patients: Police want to identify women seen by a...

Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Friday

2013-02-15 04:42:00

WEATHER: Cloudy, mild with highs in the mid-50s. TRAFFIC:�Check our traffic updates for this morning's issues. TOP NEWS Police instructor may have injured officer outside of training drill: State investigators are exploring whether a Baltimore...

Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Thursday

2013-02-14 04:42:00

WEATHER: Sunny, with highs near 50. TRAFFIC: Icy conditions are causing major problems for today's commute. Check our traffic updates for the latest. TOP NEWS Top police commanders not aware of training where officer was shot: Top Baltimore police...

Men's Health names Michael Phelps 'Fittest of All Time'

2012-10-17 05:33:00

As if Michael Phelps needed another feather in his already over-stuffed cap, Men's Health has just named him the fittest man of all time. There are folks on the list like the incredibly hunky Daniel Craig, the inspiring Oscar Pistorius, even Charles...

Who has emerged as star of the Olympics?

2012-08-06 20:28:31

Bolt a stunner Diane Pucin Los Angeles Times It hurts to say this because I've been with Gabrielle Douglas from her emergence at the U.S. nationals as a sparkling star, through her turn at the Olympics trials where she brushed off a fall as if it was...

Trial of South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius postponed

2013-06-04 09:09:00

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius displayed no emotion during a brief court hearing Tuesday that saw the celebrity shooting case that has transfixed South Africa postponed until August. Pistorius is charged with premeditated...

"Blade Runner" Pistorius set to return to court in murder case

2013-06-03 13:27:03

PRETORIA, June 4 (Reuters) - South African athletics star Oscar Pistorius is set to attend a court hearing in Pretoria on Tuesday in his first formal appearance since his release on bail in February for the Valentine's Day killing of his girlfriend....

Pistorius lawyer demands answers over bloody leaked pictures

2013-05-31 07:28:02

By Peroshni Govender JOHANNESBURG, May 31 (Reuters) - Lawyers for "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius demanded answers from South African police and prosecutors on Friday after pictures of the bathroom and toilet where he shot dead his girlfriend were...

Oscar Pistorius 'ready' for court appearance, uncle says

2013-06-03 09:35:03

JOHANNESBURG Oscar Pistorius, the South African double-amputee Olympic athlete charged with the murder of his girlfriend, was "ready" to return to court, his uncle said Monday. Arthur Pistorius told public broadcaster SABC his nephew was "battling, but...

Athletics-Pistorius rules out track return this year - report

2013-05-20 08:02:02

CAPE TOWN, May 20 (Reuters) - South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, who is charged with murdering his girlfriend, will not compete in any events this year, local media reported on Monday. The sprinter's agent had previously said August's...

Pistorius rules out track return this year - report

2013-05-20 08:05:04

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, who is charged with murdering his girlfriend, will not compete in any events this year, local media reported on Monday. The sprinter's agent had previously said August's world...

Why: A judge in South Africa says Oscar Pistorius, who is charged with murdering his girlfriend, can leave South Africa to compete in international competition, with conditions.

2013-03-28 00:00:00

South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears on February 20, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine's Day.

2013-02-20 00:00:00

South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears Feb. 19, 2013 at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria.

2013-02-19 00:00:00