51.   Church officials reported the matter Thursday to authorities at the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, which typically handles cases involving abuse of minors.

52.   Connecticut law also requires church officials to report allegations of sexual abuse of a minor to the authorities.

53.   Corruption, alcoholism and absenteeism are mounting, U.S. intelligence officials report.

54.   County officials reported only four minor weather-related injuries.

55.   DEA officials also report that Mexican-based criminal organizations have become the largest distributors of methamphetamine in the United States.

56.   Delgadillo said he decided to take a stand on the issue now because police officials had reported that immigrant residents are concerned the policy might be implemented.

57.   Despite warnings, officials report that at least some La Conchita residents are remaining in homes within the restricted area.

58.   Despite the announcement, a local Indian police official reported that minor skirmishes were continuing.

59.   Despite the bustle, airport and airline officials reported that flight schedules generally stayed on time.

60.   Emergency operations officials reported that electric, water, traffic and telephone systems were all functioning throughout Israel.