Winners & Losers

WINNERS

N.Y. GOVERNOR MARIO CUOMO

Democrat is endorsed by N.Y.C.'s G.O.P. mayor and edges up in polls

HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE

Uncovers the oldest mystery-the age of the universe itself

PAULA COUGHLIN

Jury awards Tailhook accuser $1.7 million from Las Vegas Hilton

LOSERS

OLIVER NORTH

He receives character references from Elliott Abrams and Ed Meese

HUGHES AIRCRAFT

Loses job discrimination lawsuit. The cost: $89.5 million

OPRAH WINFREY

Her ratings fall, and an ex-employee sues for $200,000 severance