51.   Though not as advanced as U.S. nuclear powered submarines, the Kilos are difficult to track once submerged because they have quiet propulsion systems.

52.   U.S. stocks advanced as better-than-expected earnings from Dell Computer Corp. buoyed the Nasdaq Composite Index and Philip Morris Cos. rebounded.

53.   U.S. stocks are expected to advance as interest rates in the bond market declined after heading higher for two days.

54.   U.S. stocks advanced as money managers said a weekend agreement between President Clinton and Congress to negotiate a balanced budget will secure low interest rates and low inflation.

55.   Western Natural Gas futures advanced as cold weather demand finally kicked in, said Jim Duffy, Kansas City branch manager for Gerald Energy.

56.   As Taliban troops advance northward along the Salang Highway they have forced residents of the area to relocate to Kabul.

57.   Austria now needs a draw in its last match against Israel to advance as the second team alongside group winner Spain.

58.   Austria now needs a draw in its last match against Israel to advance as the second team alongside group-winner Spain.

59.   Austria needs a draw in its last match against Israel to advance as the second team alongside group winner Spain.

60.   Blue chip and technology issues advanced as investors, after weeks of sitting on the sidelines, poured money into the market for a second straight session.