11.   Negotiations were continuing over the weekend on how China can sharpen its attack on the rampant illegal copying of music, movies, computer software and other products.

12.   Rove will soon visit Michigan, where GOP activists plan to urge him to sharpen attacks against Gore.

13.   Sharpening his attack, Vice President Al Gore lumped Bill Bradley and George W. Bush together Thursday, saying both would return the United States to deficit spending.