1.   At Morehouse College, officials said they did not excuse absences Thursday.

2.   County officials said they excuse an absence from workfare for a job interview, as long as the participant brings a written note from the prospective employer.

3.   His absence was excused by the Chiefs for personal reasons, which reportedly include high blood pressure.

4.   His absence was excused.

5.   Nevels took Thursday off to have it dyed, and McGuire said he would excuse the absence.

6.   Several players had excused absences, including Smith and receivers Todd Kinchen and Tony Martin, cornerback Ray Buchanan. . . .

7.   Soriano originally was described by the police, incorrectly, as homeless, as if that would excuse the absence of outrage.

8.   The absences were excused and were not consecutive, he said.

9.   The absence was excused.

10.   The Cowboys excused the absence.