1.   Clinton was scheduled to return to the White House later Tuesday night, leaving Albright to shepherd the talks.

2.   He caught five hours of sleep and spent the rest of the day trying to shepherd the talks through what appeared to be a make-or-break moment.

3.   Kollar-Kotelly said she will appoint a mediator Friday to shepherd the talks if necessary.

4.   Ross, who will shepherd the talks, said the marathon sessions will be a first between the parties since Netanyahu came to power.