Consider this next time you’re on your knees in the declining fall garden with a trowel: It takes as much effort to plant a mediocre spring bulb as it does a superior one. Fabulous varieties of bulbs may cost a little more than the usual fare, but the reward is worth it. To me, better bulbs are ones that are novel, long-flowering, elegant, beautiful and, where possible, fragrant. Read full article > >

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The best bulbs to plant for spring

CHICAGO — LeBron James slapped away Derrick Rose’s desperation three-point shot and waited until time expired before he flexed and let out a guttural scream. Then he dropped to his knees, balanced by his right hand, said a little prayer and pointed toward the sky. Only a few minutes before on Thursday night, it didn’t seem as if James or the Miami Heat had any prayer of advancing to the NBA Finals, as it trailed the Chicago Bulls by 12 points in Game 5 with just more than three minutes remaining. Read full article > >

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Heat vs. Bulls: Miami rallies to win Game 5, advance to NBA Finals

“How many more do we have?” trainer Angel Mann shouted to a dozen students at Howard University. The correct answer was “Eight,” which the group panted back in unison while pumping their knees in the air. Twice a week, Mann takes over the common room at Tubman Quad, a freshman dorm, to lead an hour of aerobics, strength training, core work and dance.

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Colleges focus on fitness

“How many more do we have?” trainer Angel Mann shouted to a dozen students at Howard University. The correct answer was “Eight,” which the group panted back in unison while pumping their knees in the air. Twice a week, Mann takes over the common room at Tubman Quad, a freshman dorm, to lead an hour of aerobics, strength training, core work and dance.

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Colleges focus on fitness

In class, Eric Ostendorf fidgeted in his seat and constantly kicked his knees up for exercise. He’d ask to go to the restroom, where he would do 45 chin-ups using the bar between the stall walls.

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A young boy’s anorexia struggle

With his nine special-needs kids in his house and one of them nearby, a Florida man was on his knees when an intruder shot him in the face, a medical examiner testified.

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Expert: ‘Ninja’ shot man in face with children in home

The agency vowed to rescind approval of the Menaflex knee patch, granted in 2008 despite its reviewers’ misgivings after inquiries by four New Jersey congressmen and its own commissioner.

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F.D.A. Says It Approved Device in Error After Official Pressure