Short Takes

Jump Start -- GM goes to bankruptcy court today.

Chrysler-Fiat -- Bankruptcy judge clears merger.

Cuba warms up to more talks with US about migration and mail.

Shootout -- 6 die in gun battle between Hamas and Palestinian police.

Millvina Dean, last survivor of the Titanic, has died.

Over the hedge -- A black bear that had been hanging out in the 'burbs is caught and sent back to do whatever bears do in the woods.

Tigers shut out B'more 3-0, head home to get ready to take on Boston; still lead the division by four games.