1.   The descent to the Main Cliff and Upper tier remains serious, but no workable remedy has been found so far.

2.   But his domestic challenges remain very serious.

3.   Capt. John McCoy, who was directing the Yonkers police officers who ringed the block, said the situation remained serious.

4.   If the Mets want their aspirations about October to remain serious, they needed a tested, reliable shortstop.

5.   In an interview, Matic said he hoped that NATO remained serious about negotiating a deal.

6.   In Oregon, fires near the communities of Ashland, Monument and Ukiah remain serious.

7.   In Oregon, fires near the communities of Ashland, Monument and Ukiah remained serious.

8.   Komando remains serious about her quest, which she spells with a Q and not a K.

9.   Still, the consequences remain serious even if Congress takes no action.

10.   That noted, Gere remains dead serious about his political and spiritual beliefs.