51.   But other people familiar with the discussions said the sides were close and may announce an agreement as early as Friday.

52.   But other people familiar with the matter say Yahoo turned over much of what it knew about the users.

53.   But people familiar with his plans say he may serve as a consultant to Dreamworks or open his own television production house.

54.   But people familiar with the company said that Murdoch believed he could gain distribution for his news service, regardless of whether Time Warner owned CNN.

55.   But people familiar with the deal said the chances of that happening are slim.

56.   But people familiar with the investigation said Mu was well aware of the irregularities and numerous misdeeds occurring in Shenyang even if he did not actively participate.

57.   But people familiar with the plans said the company is scheduled to announce next Thursday its decision to set up the Long Beach line.

58.   But people familiar with the talks said they did not think BellSouth, the regional telephone company based in Atlanta, would make an offer.

59.   But other people familiar with the order said the customer is International Lease Finance Corp.

60.   But people familiar with MCI said it might revise its News Corp. relationship.