1.   But the embarrassing incident underscores the decline of the once-proud Russian space program.

2.   But the incident underscored the dilemma for Gore and the high stakes.

3.   But the incident underscored how hypervigilant security measures could create disruptions over seemingly minor problems.

4.   But the incident underscored how the Republican majority is so narrow that a few defections can wreak havoc.

5.   But the incident underscored the difficulties that Kim will face while ruling the country with a party that commands only a minority of votes in the National Assembly.

6.   But the incident underscored warnings by some analysts that the secretive government in the North may become even more unpredictable than usual as it suffers from a growing famine.

7.   But whatever touched it off, the incident underscored the increasing volatility of the political rivalry here.

8.   Clinton said the incidents underscore the need for stronger gun control.

9.   Gay leaders said the incident underscores the need for education about how AIDS is and is not transmitted.

10.   He said those incidents underscore the need to follow the law.