11.   And early returns showed Ojeda with a slight lead.

12.   And early returns suggested it may prove true for US Reps. Peter Blute and Peter Torkildsen as well, and for Republican candidates for Congress in Massachusetts.

13.   And in a possible victory for environmentalists, voter polls and early returns indicated that voters favored a statewide light rail system in Florida.

14.   And if early returns are any indication, James Hasty may be on the verge of joining that list of Pro Bowlers.

15.   And injured point guard Nick Van Exel made an early return Sunday from arthroscopic knee surgery.

16.   And, if early returns mean anything, Hay made a correct decision by separating the trio that grew up in the Boston area.

17.   As early returns came in from the eastern provinces, the Liberals picked up seven new seats.

18.   Arnoldo Aleman, the conservative former mayor of Managua, defeated former Sandinista commander Daniel Ortega in presidential elections, according to early returns.

19.   Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Columbia were powering down experiments and stowing gear Monday in preparation for an early return from space on Tuesday because of power problems.

20.   At the same time, early returns showed Rep. Jon Fox, who represents Montgomery County in suburban Philadelphia, holding his seat as well against three Republican challengers.