1.   Although authorities have declined to identify any of the youngsters, Weiss confirmed his child was among them.

2.   Although the authority declines to discuss the project except in general terms, a draft version of the plan was presented to Gov. George Pataki several weeks ago.

3.   Archbishop Valentin and his priests worry that local authorities may decline to re-register the Free Church and turn their churches over to the Moscow Patriarchate.

4.   As of Wednesday night, several people, whom the authorities declined to identify, had been detained on immigration violations and were being questioned.

5.   Authorities declined comment on the significance of the jeans.

6.   Authorities declined to identify the gunman, but students and news reports said he was Andrew Williams.

7.   Authorities declined Tuesday to answer questions about their intentions.

8.   Authorities declined to identify the man or to say what on what charges he was being held.

9.   Authorities declined to identify the missing man and boy.

10.   Authorities declined to say what they seized during the raids.