1. Rice faces a jittery Congress seeking specifics about the United States'path to success in Iraq in her first Capitol Hill appearance in eight months.
2. Carter was persuaded to make his first indoor appearance on British soil after relishing his inaugural outdoor race at the London Grand Prix in July.
3. It was their first appearance together in Rome in the days before their wedding Saturday, reportedly to be held in a castle overlooking Lake Bracciano.
4. The 200 and 400 freestyle world champion is making her first appearance in France since splitting with coach Philippe Lucas and moving to Italy.
5. It is understood Brown has precedence over other designers because her show is Cole's first appearance and she is paying the highest fee.
6. He was contrite in an interview with Today host Matt Lauer on Monday, his first appearance on the show since the 2005 incident.
7. The absences mean Ricardo Costa likely will make his first World Cup appearance and Paulo Ferreira will take over duties on the right side.
8. Goal number five came courtesy of Ruud Van Nistelrooy, who was making his first appearance after suffering a knee injury last year.
9. Huq said the Chinese women's cricket team advancing to the quarterfinals in its first international appearance was hugely important to his organization.
10. Infused with a big boost of confidence after consecutive crossover victories, the team is making its first final appearance.