A passenger train collided with a second one ahead of it on the tracks just outside of Cairo yesterday, destroying several passenger cars and killing at least 15 people.

At least 24 others were wounded in the accident, which occurred in Girzah district of 6th of October province, said Egypt's official Middle East News Agency.

The train that caused the collision was headed from Cairo to the southern city of Assuit. The one that was impacted was traveling from Giza province to the oasis town of Fayoum, said the news agency.

Washington, D.C.

Justices appear onstage in opera

Two U.S. Supreme Court justices are taking theatrics out of the courtroom - and into to a more suitable venue.

Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia had nonspeaking roles last night in a production by the Washington National Opera.

Ginsburg and Scalia were dressed in black-tie attire and remained on stage for nearly 90 minutes during the opening performance of Ariadne auf Naxos.

Event organizers say Ginsburg and Scalia are opera lovers and have appeared in previous productions.

South Carolina

Episcopalians shy away from church

The Diocese of South Carolina has voted to distance itself but not completely split from the national Episcopal Church because of church positions on same-sex unions and ordination of gays.

Bishop Mark Lawrence has said the diocese does not want a split but a discussion with the national church on issues that have prompted some dioceses and parishes to leave.

In 2003, the national church consecrated its first openly gay bishop and last summer, at its national convention, authorized bishops to bless same-sex unions.

New Jersey

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