Short Takes

Day 2 of Judge Sotomayor's confirmation hearing went as expected; softballs from Democrats, swings and misses from Republicans.

House Democrats unveiled a health care plan that covers 97% of the country.

This won't fly -- The Obama administration threatens a veto of the F-22.

$12 billion -- President Obama pledges money for community colleges.

R.I.P. -- Sir Edward Downes and Lady Downes commit suicide together.

Snake hunt -- Florida is going after pythons in the Everglades. (How's that work... "Here, snake..."?)

The Tigers' Curtis Granderson helped the AL win the All-Star game 4-3.