Belfast Cops Warn Of Dissident Ira Election Attack (ap)
AP – Northern Ireland police warned Friday that Irish Republican Army dissidents hope to overshadow the British election in the province with violence. Read more
Nkorea Says Imprisoned American Speaks To Family (ap)
AP – An American imprisoned in North Korea was allowed to speak to his family by telephone Friday, state media said in a report with few details and no clues whether he would be released. Read more
Report: Favre Needs Surgery To Return (ap)
Brett Favre is telling ESPN he needs surgery on his left ankle to play another season for the Minnesota Vikings. ESPN reported Friday that Favre is deciding whether to have the procedure or retire after 19 seasons. The 40-year-old quarterback told the network in an e-mail the “sense of belonging” he enjoyed with the Vikings [...]
Cavs’ James Wins Second Straight Mvp (ap)
Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James was voted the NBA’s most valuable player for the second straight year, a person familiar with the announcement told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the league has not announced the results of the vote. James, who averaged 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and [...]
Petraeus: Tough Times Ahead For South Afghanistan (ap)
AP – Tough times are ahead for Kandahar in southern Afghanistan where thousands of U.S., NATO and Afghan forces are gearing up for the latest offensive of the war, a top U.S. general said in an unannounced visit there Friday. Read more