1.   But neither the FBI nor prosecutors would confirm that incident or speculate about what might have prompted the kidnapping.

2.   But U.S. officials said they confirmed the incidents both with German officials and through independent U.S. intelligence-gathering efforts in Germany.

3.   Coleman, who now runs a charity in Mexico, confirmed the incident.

4.   Defense Department officials were unable to confirm the incident, but other family members said Adams had also told them about it.

5.   Glusac said he could not confirm the incident, but that it sounded consistent with activities El Manijakos engaged in, particularly when they drank.

6.   Most employees will be less than eager to get involved, but you can probably convince a few to confirm public incidents.

7.   Neither was able to confirm the incident.

8.   Officials could not confirm the incident.

9.   The Army refused to confirm either incident.

10.   The company issued a brief statement confirming the incident and referred all questions to airport officials.