Shanahan: Redskins To Tender Qb Campbell (ap)
Mike Shanahan said that the Washington Redskins plan to tender Jason Campbell, their starting quarterback the past 3 1/2 seasons, before free agency begins on March 5. But Shanahan wouldn’t commit to Campbell as his starter. Shanahan said he’s still evaluating Campbell, whom Redskins owner Dan Snyder tried to replace in failed attempts to acquire [...]
Barry Bonds’ Wife Files For Divorce (ap)
Court records show Barry Bonds’ wife of 12 years has filed for divorce in Los Angeles. Liz Watson filed to end the couple’s marriage on Thursday. She cited irreconcilable differences, and documents state the couple have already reached a settlement agreement. Details of the agreement were not included in the initial filing. Read more
Philippines: Suspected Abu Sayyaf Attack Kills 11 (ap)
AP – Suspected al-Qaida-linked militants raided a village in the southern Philippines early Saturday, killing 11 people in the country’s worst militant attack on civilians in nine years. Read more
Colombia Court Blocks Uribe From Seeking 3rd Term (ap)
AP – Colombia’s Constitutional Court shut the door Friday on President Alvaro Uribe’s aspirations for a third straight term, ruling unconstitutional a law that would have let voters decide in a referendum whether he could run again. Read more
19 Killed In Fireworks Blast In Southern China (ap)
AP – An explosion triggered by residents setting off fireworks to celebrate the Lunar New Year tore through a village in southern China, killing 19 people and wounding more than 30 as the country neared the end of its biggest holiday. Read more