11.   Some tourists who braved the elements complained about the dark cauldron, but the troopers said the flame was never extinguished.

12.   State troopers said that it was not clear what caused the driver to lose control, but that speed was obviously a factor.

13.   State troopers said the murder this weekend was similar to earlier killings in New Haven, Hartford and other cities.

14.   Some troopers said they cited about a dozen cheaters a month.

15.   Texas Department of Public Safety troopers said only residents and those on official business were allowed to travel nearby.

16.   The trooper said he could not tell whether LaHue had been wearing a seat belt.

17.   The troopers also say that they do not focus on particular makes of cars.

18.   The troopers said they pulled over the van for speeding.

19.   The trooper said that when Martz let go, he drew his gun and called for backup.

20.   The troopers said investigators also questioned them on about a half dozen male friends of Clinton.