71.   A U.S. official meanwhile said no arms control breakthrough was expected during the visit.

72.   A slight chance of showers is expected during the afternoon mainly over the interior and west sections of Puerto Rico.

73.   A vote was expected during the afternoon session.

74.   Additional rainfall accumulations of up to one-inch are expected during the rest of the day.

75.   An increase of cloudiness is expected during the afternoon across Puerto Rico, but showers will be widely scattered and limited to the interior sections.

76.   Although more showers are expected during the weekend these will cover less area.

77.   An increase in cloudiness is expected during the afternoon, mainly over the interior and west sections of Puerto Rico, bringing scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

78.   At mid-morning Thursday, a truck pulled up outside, and settlers unloaded seven bed frames intended for supporters and visitors expected during the Jewish Sabbath.

79.   Blagov also denied earlier reports that the Progress cargo ship had been overloaded with garbage, which made it come in faster than expected during the docking.

80.   But Christopher and other U.S. officials have cautioned that no breakthroughs are expected during the scheduled three-hour visit.