11.   Without any apparent pattern, the Houston metropolitan area has experienced an unprecedented rash of abandoned babies in the past year.

12.   A high-ranking government source said the quake-hit area is experiencing near freezing temperatures and in need of medical assistance for local quake victims.

13.   A high-ranking government source said the quake-hit area is experiencing near freezing temperatures and medical assistance for quake victims is needed.

14.   A hurricane watch means that the area covered may experience hurricane conditions.

15.   At the same time -- as a consequence of the draught -- other areas have experienced difficulties to absorb manpower.

16.   Many areas experienced a partial eclipse, from Ecuador to Puerto Rico to parts of the southeastern United States.

17.   Many areas will experience a partial eclipse, from Ecuador to Puerto Rico to parts of the southeastern United States.

18.   Midwestern corn and soybean areas experienced their coolest overnight temperatures since early July.

19.   Sugar and wheat flour, considered essential commodities, have soared in price while some areas have experienced supply problems of the commodities in recent weeks.

20.   The area had experienced minor seismic activity throughout the day, the agency said.