11.   And, for the first time ever, a major cigarette maker will place a warning label on all its brands stating that smoking is addictive.

12.   Any settlement would allow Philip Morris Cos., RJR Nabisco Holdings Co. and other cigarette makers to avoid the chance of a future court verdict that could devastate them.

13.   And, for the first time ever, a major cigarette maker will place a warning label on its brands stating that smoking is addictive.

14.   Anti-tobacco negotiators have worked for seven months to reach agreement on liability with representatives of Philip Morris Cos. and other major U.S cigarette makers.

15.   As cigarette makers and anti-smoking forces continue settlement talks, investors, even those tolerant of high risk, should brace for wild cards.

16.   As part of the deal, the cigarette maker will stop its Joe Camel advertising campaign in California.

17.   As anticipation of a final settlement grew over recent weeks, the stocks of cigarette makers have risen on Wall Street.

18.   As part of their drive against the McCain bill, cigarette makers have also remobilized industry-financed organizations like the National Smokers Alliance.

19.   As the Senate was dealing a blow to cigarette makers, top White House officials were engaged in a debate over how to approach the proposed nationwide tobacco accord.

20.   As the White House seeks to clamp down on the tobacco industry, the general public -- and jurors -- may be predisposed against cigarette makers.