1.   And while there has been no hint that tensions between them are easing, the public hearings did offer tentative signs of hope.

2.   A trio of economic reports offered signs that the economy may be slowing enough to let the Fed avoid raising interest rates anytime soon.

3.   A trio of economic reports offered signs that the economy may be slowing enough to let the Federal Reserve avoid raising interest rates anytime soon.

4.   But more than anything, the Rockets said six days of practices in Austin offered encouraging signs about the season.

5.   But in outlining her plans as she moved into the next phase of the race, she offered signs of a significant shift in her strategy.

6.   But the first two games might have shown the defense has improved enough to offer signs of promise when the offense catches up.

7.   By encouraging reporters to visit Jaffna for the first time in years, the two sides offered another sign of lessening tension.

8.   But with his contract in its final few months, Mattingly is offering signs that he is ready to leave New York.

9.   Coach Mike White offered another sign of panic on Tuesday.

10.   Economic reports Thursday offered renewed signs of economic strength.