| Burris expects to join Senate 'very shortly' (AP) [12 mins] AP - Roland Burris said Wednesday he should be able to join the Senate "very shortly, " after talking to newly supportive Democratic leaders and working on lingering legal obstacles. Talking to reporters on the second day of a Washington power odyssey that would intimidate many, the 71-year-old Burris declared himself happy and said he was pleased with his meeting with Sens. Harry Reid and Dick Durbin. | Ivanovic reaches Brisbane quarterfinals [57 mins][Spring Hill] |