71.   Although there was no official word from the team, the move opens a roster spot for All-Star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra, who could be activated Sunday.

72.   An empty desk delayed the official word on whether pitching star Danny Almonte is too old for Little League.

73.   Although there has been no official word on arrests, Al-Rai Al-Amm reported Saturday that the Syrian driver of the bus has been detained.

74.   Boudreau said the peace force would wait for official word from the EU before making any major moves.

75.   But Deputy U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Thursday that the United Nations still had not received any official word from Baghdad on when the talks might begin.

76.   But he added that official word should come from the Vatican.

77.   But there was still no official word by midday Wednesday on when the plan would be announced.

78.   But in the end, official word of his death came quickly by Chinese standards.

79.   But the full casualty toll was not known, and there was no official word.

80.   But the official word from police was no suspects and no solid evidence.