21.   U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen, traveling in Asia this week, said President Bill Clinton remains focused on diplomatic options to end the latest standoff.

22.   U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen, traveling in Asia this week, said President Clinton remains focused on diplomatic options to end the latest standoff.

23.   Unlike many politicians who seem constantly to scan a crowd for familiar faces, Corzine remains focused on the conversation at hand.

24.   But the market remains focused on hopes of an export-led recovery.