SU alum McNabb traded to Redskins

The Philadelphia Eagles have traded quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins for Washington's second round pick in this year's draft, and either a third or fourth round pick in next years draft.

The trade was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter Sunday night.

Rumors of a McNabb trade had been swirling since the end of last season, with possible deals to Oakland or Buffalo being discussed, and the saga concluded last night. The quarterback will join new head coach Mike Shanahan in Washington next season.

McNabb spent all eleven of his NFL season's in Philadelphia, leading the team to five NFC championship games and one Super Bowl, but had fallen out of favor with many Philadelphia fans due to his inability to bring the city a Super Bowl championship.  

McNabb would have been due a $6.5 bonus if he were still on the Eagles' roster on May 5.

Kevin Kolb, entering his fourth NFL season, will take over as the starting quarterback in Philadelphia.

At least seven killed in attack of U.S. consulate

Militants attacked the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing at least seven people.

According to the BBC, there were several explosions in the area near the consulate and buildings collapsed.  A gun battle between police and the attackers then ensued.

Pakistan's main Taliban faction said it carried out the raid.

There have been no reported U.S. casualties and it is unknown whether the consulate building suffered any damage.

The White House has condemned the attack and expressed "great concern."

Buffalo developer to run for governor

Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino is expected to announce his Republican candidacy for New York State Governor tonight at 5 p.m at a rally in downtown Buffalo, according to the Post-Standard.

Paladino will run against former Congressman Rick Lazio and Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy on the Republican side.

Democratic Governor David Paterson has taken himself out of the race for re-election.

Paladino is the CEO of Ellicott Development Co. and a graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law.