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...some of Colombia's most dangerous narco-criminals. By deftly holding the sword of extradition on drug charges over their heads, Uribe convinced dozens of these warlords to turn themselves in and demobilize their troops. Those who cooperated and confessed were eligible for light sentences. But soon these death-squad leaders began implicating political allies of the President, including lawmakers, army officers, the government's spy chief and even Uribe's cousin, who was forced to resign from the Senate. (The spy chief and Uribe's cousin were both charged with conspiring with the paramilitaries.) In what was widely interpreted...
...when Harvard last took a game at Princeton. After Friday night’s 58-55 loss, nothing has changed. Even though the Tigers, as a program, have fallen far from its past position of dominance in the Ivies, the team still gives the Crimson trouble every time the squad comes to town. Especially under Tommy Amaker. The coach likes to play fast—quick tempo, quick shots, and pressing defense. Last year, Amaker did not have the personnel to run his system, but this year, he does. Wins at Boston College, New Hampshire, and Dartmouth prove...
...slate this season, the end destination was the same. With its 6-1 thrashing of Clarkson on Saturday, the Crimson claimed its second consecutive and sixth overall ECAC regular-season title.Harvard finished one point ahead of St. Lawrence for the league crown, while Princeton slipped by a fading Dartmouth squad on Saturday to grab third place.Not bad for a Crimson team that was under .500 just seven weeks ago.“It means a lot, because I’m sure there were a lot of people who counted us out,” Stone said...
...title for the women, beating Penn 7-2 to make up for close losses in the foil and sabre. The epee team cumulated a mere three losses in 18 bouts, which was crucial in the team’s win against Penn. “The epee squad was fantastic,” Cross said. “They were really strong and it really helped us pull through.” The Crimson was able to win some key bouts in order to stay in the match. Harvard relied heavily on each team member doing her part to help...
...year and a half remaining in his career, Weintraub has ample opportunity to grow as a leader and as a difference-maker for Harvard. The setter hopes that the team can evolve in that time as well. With the Crimson sitting at .500 for the season, Weintraub sees his squad at a crossroads, primed to assert itself in the EIVA...