11.   Among charges that could have been considered were treason, which carries a maximum punishment of death or at least five years in prison.

12.   Among the others reportedly considered were Grady Little, Tim Johnson, Larry Bowa, Ken Macha and Buddy Bailey.

13.   He did not say exactly what action was being considered.

14.   She said among the measures considered were tuition deferral or discount, interest-free loans and more opportunities for on-campus employment.

15.   The Blue Jackets have a number of coaching candidates being considered, including former Edmonton Oilers coach Ron Low and Colorado assistant Bryan Trottier.

16.   The government statement said that teaching and research staff were being asked to sign new employment contracts within a month or risk being considered to have resigned.