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...suspect. Corruption, crime and economic malaise flourished in Russia over the last few years. A criminal investigation instigated by then-Prime Minister Yevgeni Primakov in early 1999 did little to improve Yeltsin's image. Yeltsin, the first democratically elected Russian president, is better known for bravado than diplomacy. His abrupt moves marked a politician more concerned with his personal future than that of his nation...
Northeastern (5-5) appeared to be vulnerable after a 70-42 loss to New Hampshire last week, but unfortunately for the Crimson (6-4), the Huskies came to play, ending the Crimson's three-game win streak in abrupt fashion...
...Teeth begins with the politically charged title track--a quietly seething attack on media, weapons and weapon manufacturers. Her shaking head and pointing finger quickly shifts into a little rock and sway with "Soft Shoulder," a somber song of lost love. In another abrupt yet effective change-up, the bouncy "Swing" may have you grooving to the bass, sax and scratchy vocals. DiFranco receives some stellar support from guest artists Maceo Parker (playing sax and flute on several tracks) and the Artist (backup crooning on "Providence"), both of whom add distinct flavors to DiFranco's funkiest album...
...announcement marked an abrupt reversal for Champion, which for six months refused Harvard's request to release the names and locations of the company's overseas factories...
With the loss, one of the more memorable and successful campaigns in Harvard soccer history reached an abrupt...