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...victory over crosstown rival Northeastern on Oct. 6 at the Stadium, Harvard’s defense accounted for two scores as junior linebacker John Perry and sophomore lineman Brendan McCafferty returned fumbles for touchdowns of 85 and 19 yards, respectively. Both fumbles were caused by bone-jarring hits from Harvard’s other First Team All-Ivy player, senior safety Andy Fried...
...While no one is exactly sure what the outcome of this investigation will be - the appointment of an independent counsel? a bone-dry memo? searing partisan accusations? the public shaming of former FBI director Louis Freeh? - its very existence appeals to Americans' sense of frustration, especially as new revelations of lapses surface. Everyone, including the President, the public and each member of the congressional panel wants to know: how did so much crucial information slip through our intelligence channels? And how in the world can we keep that from happening again...
...Doctor, Doctor A virulent outbreak of gimpy footballers turned sports pages into anatomical journals during the World Cup run-up. David Beckham's tender left metatarsal (that's a foot bone) was first under the microscope, but Beckham's fast-healing foot has been upstaged lately by the inflamed left thigh of Zinedine Zidane. His torn leg muscle, an injury incurred during a friendly against co-hosts South Korea, means the French superstar will sit out his country's first two games. He joins a pre-Cup E.R. crowded with fallen warriors, including Germany's Michael Ballack, Italy's Filippo...
...authorities have recovered a skull and other bones as well as sneakers and a pair of jogging pants allegedly tied in a knot, suggesting Levy may have been bound. The skull reportedly was cracked, though that may have been caused by animals after her death. When examining the skeleton, experts will try to determine if any injuries were sustained in a struggle. A broken hyoid bone in the neck could indicate strangulation. Bones from the hand could show trauma from fending off an attack. They will also try to determine if in fact Levy was killed where she was found...
...them in the same day. The island's undeveloped state means that getting to the wilderness is half the excitement, though it requires stamina and the will to drive yet another hour up the rutted mud strip before you. On the way you may wonder if the bone-jarring ride is worth it, but once faced with the stunning views of cobalt lakes and rolling hills, panicked thoughts of chiropractor bills are quickly forgotten...