11.   Britain and Ireland took increasingly severe measures Thursday to contain the livestock virus as agriculture officials confirmed six new cases, including the first in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

12.   But the festivities included several firsts for the Islamic republic.

13.   Reynolds sailed into the top three with three strong finishes on Friday, including a first.

14.   The Twins stole a season-high five bases, including career firsts by Buchanan and Blake.

15.   Meanwhile South Korea won three track and field golds, including the first and last.

16.   The Lakers also gave up two draft picks, including their first-round choice this year.

17.   The observatory had ringside seats for four of the smashes, including the first on Saturday and the biggest recorded so far -- fragment H -- on Monday.