Another person close to the discussions said no deal was imminent, but confirmed that talks had taken place recently.

And another person close to the tobacco industry confirmed that the talks had broken off over money.

Many persons who were present at the time can confirm what I have said.

The person would not confirm what profits Flood made or whether he is contemplating legal action against the league.

A person who asked not to be identified confirmed that he received a subpoena yesterday morning.

A person close to Chrysler confirmed that the company was planning the announcement.

A person close to Blockbuster confirmed last night that the company planned to make an announcement today.

A person with a well-placed source in the government also confirmed the leak investigation.

He declined to provide terms of the deal or its exact value, but another person familiar with the agreement confirmed the contract numbers.

A person in the organization confirmed that Krause's health problems were not life-threatening.