81.   Rep. Dennis Kucinich ended any speculation that he would run for mayor, saying Sunday he would rather continue to serve Cleveland in Congress.

82.   Still, Russian markets steadied Friday, apparently buoyed by hopes of a western-led aid package that would end speculation of a ruble devaluation.

83.   Striker Andy Cole signed a new five-year deal Thursday with Manchester United, ending speculation of a possible move to Aston Villa.

84.   The announcement of the U.S. group was intended to end recent speculation about further supply of engines to other Formula One teams.

85.   The appointment ended any speculation that the former prosecutor would rescind his resignation.

86.   The announcement ended speculation that Yeltsin was too ill for surgery, and DeBakey predicted a full recovery.

87.   The announcement ended speculation that Cruyff might leave the club at the end of this season in June.

88.   The declaration by papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro was intended to end speculation that the Vatican favored recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

89.   The discovery ended speculation that their abductors sold the two into prostitution in Eastern Europe, where police believed they could still be alive.

90.   The Edmonton Oilers signed winger Jochen Hecht to a three-year contract Monday, ending speculation the German would stay home next season.