61.   Both were lost in battles in the Pacific.

62.   A battle in Congress over whether scientists should be able to conduct cloning experiments is pitting medical research groups against abortion foes.

63.   A behind-the-scenes skirmish erupted into a full-scale partisan battle in the Senate on Monday over the ability of Federal Express workers to organize.

64.   A battle in the refugee camp of Jenin entered its fifth day as fighters belonging to Islamic Jihad held their ground in densely-populated areas.

65.   A crucial battle in the decades-old effort to rid the upper river of offending chemistry was fought and won by the good guys last week.

66.   A battle in the airwaves and cyberspace between pro- and anti-impeachment groups shifts into high gear Thursday as the Senate resumes the trial of President Clinton.

67.   A bill that would reduce a laundry list of regulations on banks and thrifts will face an uphill battle in the House Banking Committee tomorrow.

68.   A lawyer not involved in the case warned that Fletcher faces a difficult battle in winning a case against Kalina.

69.   A jammed right ankle that achieved its current state of tenderness during a rebound battle in the Vancouver game.

70.   A second berth to Final Four is up for grabs today in the West final as Kentucky and Utah battle in San Jose, California.