Despite having a limited day-to-day role in government, Mr. Ramos-Horta has taken the lead in pushing for what he sees as forgiveness, seizing on a provision in the Constitution allowing him to issue pardons and commutations "after consultation with the Government".
Metro-North switched from a holiday schedule to a more limited Sunday schedule, using diesels instead of electric locomotives on its Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines.
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Hopes rose for at least a limited deal on Friday as it emerged that Mr Kerry, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and UN chief Ban Ki-moon were planning a news conference for later in the day.
A limited working day became critical.
EXTRA POINTS Osi Umenyiora (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Thursday for a second straight day and will probably play in Sunday's game.... Hakeem Nicks (hamstring) sat out of practice for a second straight day and reiterated that he intended to play Sunday.
Bibby sat out practice Friday, but he participated on a limited basis Saturday.
EXTRA POINTS Jason Taylor returned to practice in a limited role Thursday, after he sustained a concussion against New England on Sunday.
James Butler, the starting strong safety who missed last week's game with an injury to his right knee, practiced on a limited basis Thursday and said he hoped he would be in uniform Sunday.
EXTRA POINTS Place-kicker Lawrence Tynes, who has a calf problem, did not practice Thursday but said he was certain to play Sunday.... Safety Gibril Wilson, who was battling a quadriceps injury, practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
The Bears spokesman Scott Hagel said Thursday that Cutler was examined by team and independent doctors after practicing on a limited basis Wednesday.
