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ESPN.com Latest news from ESPN.com Reed, Ravens pick off Pennington, stop Dolphins Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Yankees finalize, announce deal with Teixeira Mark Teixeira and the Yankees have completed their $180 million, eight-year contract. DA unable to press charges vs. Colts' Harrison Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham announced Tuesday that her office will not be able to proceed with criminal charges against Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison in connection with shooting in North Philadelphia last year. Saints' Brees wins AP offensive player of year Drew Brees has won The Associated Press 2008 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award after nearly setting a passing record for yards. Phils' Romero won't appeal 50-game suspension Phillies reliever J.C. Romero was officially suspendedTuesday for the first 50 games of next season after testing positive for a banned substance. UF assistant says race has affected job search Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong believes race was a reason he hasn't been offered a head-coaching job during his 25 years in college football, a newspaper reported Tuesday. Sources: A's, Giambi on verge of one-year deal The Oakland Athletics and free agent DH Jason Giambi are on the verge of agreeing on a one-year deal with an option for 2010. Newsfeed display by CaRP	Reuters: Top News Reuters.com is your source for breaking news, business, financial and investing news, including personal finance and stocks. Reuters is the leading global provider of news, financial information and technology solutions to the world's media, financial institutions, businesses and individuals. Democrat Roland Burris blocked from Senate WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The man named by the scandal-plagued governor of Illinois to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate failed to gain entry on Tuesday when the chamber's secretary rejected as incomplete his credentials for the seat. Israeli shelling kills 42 at U.N. school: medics GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli shelling killed more than 40 Palestinians Tuesday at a U.N. school where civilians had taken shelter, medical officials said, in carnage likely to boost international pressure on Israel to halt a Gaza offensive. German tycoon Adolf Merckle commits suicide BLAUBEUREN, Germany (Reuters) - German billionaire Adolf Merckle has committed suicide, in despair over the huge losses suffered by his business empire during the financial crisis, his family said on Tuesday. Treasury says TARP costs $26.55 million through January WASHINGTON (Reuters) - How much does it cost to spend $350 billion? New Congress convenes focused on economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats sealed their increased control of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday with the swearing in of newly elected members expected to help enact President-elect Barack Obama's call for a massive economic stimulus package. Newsfeed display by CaRP	Yahoo! News: Top Stories Top Stories Burris denied seat in US Senate to succeed Obama (AP) <p></a>AP - Roland Burris failed in his bid to take President-elect Barack Obama's Illinois Senate seat on Tuesday in a scripted piece of political theater staged just before the opening of the 111th Congress. Economic crisis, Obama response face new Congress (AP) <p>AP - The new Congress opened for business at the stroke of noon on Tuesday, eager to join President-elect Barack Obama in tackling the worst economic crisis in generations. Democrats celebrated last fall's election gains in the House and Senate. Israel shells near UN school, killing at least 30 (AP) </a>AP - Israeli mortar shells struck outside a U.N. school where hundreds of Palestinians had sought refuge on Tuesday, killing at least 30 people — many of them children whose parents wailed in grief at a hospital filled with dead and wounded. Obama says trillion-dollar deficits may last years (AP) AP - President-elect Barack Obama says the nation probably faces huge deficits for years to come, but heavy spending is needed now to spur the economy. <br clear="all"/> Social Security begins taking online applications (AP) AP - The Social Security Administration, bracing for the coming eligibility of 80 million baby boomers, is introducing an online application that will allow people to apply for retirement benefits in as little as 15 minutes. Newsfeed display by CaRP	NASA Image of the Day The latest NASA "Image of the Day" image. Lonely Galaxy Astronomers have long puzzled over why a small, nearby, isolated galaxy is pumping out new stars faster than any galaxy in our local neighborhood. Newsfeed display by CaRP