31.  As a drenching rain pounded the Texas hill country Sunday, George W. Bush remained secluded at his ranch, weighing his choice of a running mate.

32.  Despite all their hoopla, the presidential debates that begin Sunday may actually sway few voters.

33.  Curiosity seekers will be tuning to ABC Sunday to see how Christopher Reeve fares in his first acting role since being paralyzed in 1995.

34.  Curious onlookers have driven their John Deeres close enough to watch the recording sessions, and on the Memphis trolley a woman offered Eddie a Sunday singing job.

35.  Delta offers daily service from Kennedy Airport, and Continental flies on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from Newark International Airport.

36.  Delta on Sunday reached a tentative contract agreement with its pilots union, avoiding both a strike and intervention by President Bush.

37.  Despite five Tony nominations, including Best Musical, the show was slated to close Sunday.

38.  Despite hard times, German Chancellor Helmut Kohl's coalition government confounded the prophets and did well in three key state elections on Sunday.

39.  Despite having left USC, he will accept a gavel Sunday and become president of the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

40.  Despite his hectic schedule for Microsoft, he tries to cook one meal at home during the week and on Saturday and Sunday.