61.   Pangalos moved a step further Sunday by suggesting all disputes could be settled by the court.

62.   Over the weekend, NATO moved a step closer to action by asking member nations to pledge planes to be used in an eventual air campaign.

63.   A bill requiring annual inspections of amusement park rides moved one step closer to law with final approval Friday from the state Senate.

64.   A clear statement of the respective powers of the Union and of national governments has moved a step closer.

65.   After years of negotiations, fund-raising and hope, the Palestinian people are moving one step closer to nationhood with the opening of Gaza International Airport.

66.   Andre Agassi moved a step closer to a second straight Grand Slam title, beating Franco Squillari in five sets Monday to reach the quarterfinals of the French Open.

67.   Bayern moved a step closer to clinching a UEFA Cup berth when Marcel Witeczek scored against Dresden with two minutes to play.

68.   Ben Johnson moved a step closer to a return to athletics Monday when a legal review said he had grounds to appeal his lifetime ban for doping.

69.   Bobby Higginson rejected a contract offer from the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, moving one step closer to testing the free-agent market after the season.

70.   Bob Knight moved a step closer Wednesday to being hired as coach of Texas Tech.