21.   Dallas Stars defenseman Darryl Sydor has a concussion after being checked to the ice in the third period against the Calgary Flames.

22.   The Democratic National Committee says on its Internet site that taxpayers would be better served to contribute their refund checks to the party.

23.   Three bags that he checked through to Amman, Jordan, were also seized in Rome.

24.   The Republican-led Congress passed the short-term funding extension to ensure that Social Security checks to retired US citizens would go out on time.