1.  The doctor had some encouraging news -- I would soon be able to walk again.

2.  Not encouraging news for the Americans two months before the World Cup.

3.  Stocks ended a see-saw session with modest gains Wednesday as earnings disappointments in the technology sector nearly cancelled encouraging news about interest rates.

4.  The Boston Red Sox received encouraging news from ace Pedro Martinez and closer Derek Lowe on Friday.

5.  Tokyo share prices rose sharply Tuesday on encouraging economic news and buying by a new investment trust fund, while the U.S. dollar gained against the Japanese yen.