Short Takes

Safety Net -- The Obama administration plans to extend unemployment benefits.

North Korea may be open to talks.

Get Shot -- Swing flu vaccine is on its way.

Doctor, Doctor -- President Obama reaches out to M.D.'s for support of healthcare reform.

Busy First Day -- The Supreme Court gets to work.

Happy Holidays? -- Retailers hope this year is better than last year in sales forecasts.

Miami-Dade teachers get their long-awaited pay raise.

Tigers vs. Twins -- It all comes down to one game.