1.   Byars had finished second in Heisman Trophy voting after his junior year at Ohio State, but was slowed by injuries much of his senior year.

2.   Even after the USOC voted formally to keep the athletes home in April, the sports bodies still held trials, the athletes still kept training.

3.   He said many Asian Americans registered to vote after Republicans cut safety nets and benefits for immigrants.

4.   He voted just after midday at a renovated train station in his hometown.

5.   In Connecticut, civil rights groups have plastered a message on billboards informing ex-convicts that they can vote after completing parole or probation.

6.   Lawmakers said the measure would now proceed to consideration by the full Senate and after it voted, to the House.

7.   McCain has now run up a surprising lead in Michigan, the next primary state, which votes days after South Carolina.

8.   Meyers, who voted immediately after entering the House chamber Thursday, was quickly set upon by other Republicans urging her to change her vote.

9.   Nobody can predict how any court nominee will vote after being confirmed.

10.   Polls could be kept open late enough to allow observant Jews to vote after the Sabbath, she said.