1.   Although he said in July that he had received other job offers, officials close to McCarley said he does not have another job lined up.

2.   And even officials close to the Catholic Church expressed concern that the decision would lead to protracted and damaging litigation that could take years to resolve.

3.   And officials close to The Hague said the men may be held as witnesses in other cases.

4.   Barnes is being held in a federal holding unit in downtown Los Angeles, and officials close to the case said he was on a suicide watch.

5.   Bosnian military officials close to the government said on Sunday that the offensive was planned as a lengthy operation that will evolve over the coming weeks and months.

6.   But officials close to the inquiry said that Friedlander, while working at a yeshiva, had been accused of sexual abuse by a dismissed employee.

7.   But some officials close to the talks, speaking on background, maintained that the possibility of a breakthrough was still possible.

8.   If the government does not act, the association plans to file a civil action against The Limited, officials close to the institute said.

9.   It was at this time that Paul was allowed to leave and told that his day was over, officials close to the hotel said.

10.   Major-league officials close to the negotiations said yesterday Johnson is leaning toward signing with either the Arizona Diamondbacks or the Anaheim Angels.