81.   But McConnell told the Senate that the staff said its thorough inquiry had made hearings unnecessary, and Democrats confirmed his report.

82.   But neither Newton nor UK president Charles Wethington Jr. would confirm the reports.

83.   But Murphy declined to confirm the report, saying that Boeing managers meet regularly to assess production capability, market demand and other factors.

84.   But neither the Raiders nor the NFL would confirm the report.

85.   But Lebanese officials who confirmed Japanese reports of the arrests said their country was now determined to rein in wrongdoing.

86.   But Palestinian leaders denied that such a meeting was in the offing, and Israeli officials declined to confirm the report.

87.   But the police would not confirm those reports Sunday, and witnesses said it was not the case.

88.   But there is no way to confirm those reports.

89.   But those familiar with the investigation said they could not confirm that report.

90.   But U.N. officials said Thursday evening that they had not been able to confirm the report and suggested that it might be a ruse.