1.   Cablevision remains interested in adding the Mets to its portfolio, with the Knicks and Rangers, but talks have slowed to a crawl.

2.   Leaf update Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team remains very interested in free-agent quarterback Ryan Leaf.

3.   Separately, Dunham said Conoco remains interested in doing business in Iran and maintains regular contact with Iranian officials.

4.   While Sherwin-Williams remains interested in acquisitions, the size of the Thompson Minwax purchase and the resulting borrowing may preclude the company from bidding for large companies.

5.   This is a sensitive project because it suggests France remains interested in nuclear war-fighting as well as deterrence, The Guardian said.