61.   A group led by U.N. officials was recently held hostage for about a week by disgruntled fighters just north of Freetown.

62.   A half-dozen Makhmalbaf films released on videotape this week by Facets International only begin to provide a grasp.

63.   A report released this week by Human Rights Watch says that sexual abuse by both teachers and other students is widespread.

64.   A report this week by the Brookings Institution, a liberal Washington research group, praised Ridge for specific steps he has taken.

65.   A Palestinian was shot and killed there last week by Israeli soldiers when a protest by residents of nearby villages ended in violence.

66.   A poll published this week by Reforma, a Mexico City newspaper, showed Fox within three points of Labastida.

67.   A report this week by the Conference Board research group found consumer confidence had tumbled to a four-year low.

68.   A similar proposal was introduced this week by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind.

69.   A study released just this week by the Harvard School of Public Health reports that binge drinking on campuses is up from just two years ago.

70.   A study released this week by the Center for Responsive Politics emphasizes the connection between money and politics in the Bush administration.