1.   For centuries several thousand slaves a year were brought across the Sahara, or up the east African coast, for sale in the lands of Islam.

2.   The strongest storms will erupt near the east Florida coast where a developing sea breeze front lifts the very sultry air.

3.   A coastal flood warning is in effect for all the west, north and east coasts of Puerto Rico, including Culebra and Vieques.

4.   A coastal flood watch is in effect for the north and east coasts of Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques and all of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

5.   British coast guards alerted international authorities early Monday after receiving a distress call from a cargo ship attacked by pirates off the east African coast.

6.   By early afternoon about two hours play had been possible at the three courses on the east Scottish coast.

7.   Coastal flood watch in effect for the northwest through east coasts of Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra.

8.   Coastal flood watch in effect north and east coasts.

9.   Heavy surf advisory in effect for northwest, north and northeast coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra and for north and east coasts of St. Croix.

10.   In a statement, Clinton said communities on both the west and east coasts are facing severe economic threats due to a decline in important fishing stocks.