Short Takes

Onward to the debate: The healthcare bill got the 60 votes it needs to begin talking about it.

The death toll in the Chinese coal mine explosion is at 87.

A ferry boat sank in Indonesia with 242 aboard.

The U.S. and Mexico cooperate on dealing with the drug trade.

Hacked e-mails and climate change.

Shipping out: South Florida National Guard gets ready to go to war.

Remember Roland Burris?