The network reported that its tracking poll showed him with a 20-point lead, one point greater than before the Republican convention.

"Bill Clinton talks about all the jobs he created, and networks report it," she said.

All three major networks reported the incident in the first five minutes of their evening broadcasts.

Mr. Blair said the answer to that was yes, the network reported.

The networks reported a 23.3 percent gain, to $253 million.

Using a single average rating for the first eight games this season, all three networks report smaller audiences than they had a year ago.

Two other American networks, though, did not report that news until well after the first commercial break.

The networks did not report them, nor did the press.

Major international newspapers and networks reported on developments in the case.

Before the attack, they switched to the more lightly armored Iraqi vehicle, the network reported.