Burris expects to join Senate 'very shortly' (AP) [8 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. | Israeli strikes, Hamas rockets resume after pause (AP) [9 mins]
AP - Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rockets resumed after a brief pause Wednesday to allow food and fuel to reach Palestinian civilians in Gaza, where an Israeli warplane dropped leaflets urging some residents to flee because of imminent attacks. |