Senate Dems retreat on Burris; Obama steps in (AP) [9 mins][Lubbock, TX]
AP - Senate Democrats beat a hasty retreat Wednesday from their rejection of Roland Burris as President-elect Barack Obama's successor, yielding to pressure from Obama himself and from senators irked that the standoff was draining attention and putting them in a bad light. Burris said with a smile he expected to join them "very shortly." | Giambi finalizes contract with A's [26 mins][Monett, MO]
Giambi and the A's finalized a one-year contract with an option Wednesday, bringing the free-agent designated hitter and first baseman back to the place he began his big league career. Purdy: Giambi should return with apology | Vote: Glad Giambi back? | Forum | More A's |