A lull in homicides was bound to end but Newark officials say that the past six weeks were not some bit of random luck but real dividends of a revamped policing strategy.

A Calm Stretch Ends in Newark, but Officials Claim Progress on Crime

The Brooklyn Children’s Museum, after a six-year, $46 million expansion complicated by financial challenges, is readying itself to open in May.

A Serious Building, Tailor Made for Fun

Senate Republicans were commiserating over a fresh defeat and plotting a last stand for their beleaguered party.

Republicans in Albany Say, ‘It’s Not Over’

An extensive package of ethics bills passed six weeks into the term of Gov. Bobby Jindal, signaling a cultural shift.

New Louisiana Governor Pierces Brazen Style of Business as Usual

Perhaps the only relief for the Rams is that they have time to avoid breaking the N.C.A.A. record of 58 consecutive losses, set by Long Island University from 1987 to 1989.

Sign Augurs Fordham’s 28th Loss

After decades in the shadows, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is turning heads by making high-profile investments across the globe.

Cash-Rich, Publicity-Shy, Abu Dhabi Fund Draws Scrutiny

Women’s softball and men’s baseball will soon both be gone from the Olympics. The greater loss will be the women’s.

Softball Is Losing a Chance to Celebrate

Some training experts swear by weights. Others believe in plain old practice.

Does Weight Lifting Make a Better Athlete?

Both injured last season after being hit by line drives, pitchers Jeff Karstens and Darrell Rasner are now healthy and relishing the chance to secure a spot in the Yankee bullpen.

Putting Bad Luck Behind Them, 2 Yankees Focus on Standing Out

In Margaret B. Jones’s new memoir, an intimate portrait of gangland Los Angeles, she describes tenderness and love between people as well as the rites and details of domestic life.

A Refugee From Gangland

The Metropolitan Opera and the Juilliard School have agreed to pool their resources in a program for young opera singers, as well as pianists who hope to work as vocal accompanists or opera conductors.

Juilliard and Met Meld Opera Training

Mr. Buckley marshaled polysyllabic exuberance and a refined, perspicacious mind to elevate conservatism to the center of American political discourse.

William F. Buckley Jr., 82, Dies; Sesquipedalian Spark of Right

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency announced Wednesday that it would suspend making federal-guaranteed loans starting early next month.

A Lender Halts U.S.-Backed Student Loans

Congress has asked the Justice Department to investigate if Roger Clemens made false statements under oath.

Congress Requests Clemens Inquiry

Differing statements from the factory owner and traders highlight the difficulty of tracing the supply chain in China for the blood-thinner heparin.

Twists in Chain of Supplies for Blood Drug

The move comes three years after Thomas Krens won a showdown with the foundation’s biggest benefactor.

Guggenheim’s Provocative Director Steps Down

The Humane Society sued the Agriculture Department on Wednesday for creating a “loophole” that it said is permitting potentially sick cows into the food supply.

Humane Society Sues U.S. in Cattle Case

It’s not at all clear how many supporters Ralph Nader has left, but when he announced that he was running for president yet again, he did cite one man who lives on Long Island.

Trying Times for the Remaining Nader Faithful

Many would-be art buyers are intimidated by galleries, worried about making unfashionable choices or otherwise unable to commit to a purchase.

The Terrible Toll of Art Anxiety

Turned on by a therapist, viewers of HBO’s “In Treatment” see the new Dr. McDreamy.

He Listens. He Cares. He Isn’t Real.

In a move that could help the housing market, a federal regulator said that it was removing limits on the investment portfolios of the two large mortgage buyers.

Federal Regulators to Ease Rules on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Nicolas Ghesquiere, the designer of Balenciaga, holds our attention because his clothes are independent of whatever else is happening in fashion.

They Come Bearing Mystique

Bringing an end to a long flirtation with a bid for the White House, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has officially closed the door on a presidential candidacy this year.

Bloomberg Says He Won’t Run but Will Be Active

Jen Bekman’s goals include encouraging a broader swath of people to feel comfortable buying art.

Easing the Pain of Collecting

The chairman of the Federal Reserve signaled his readiness to bolster the economy with cheaper money, though inflation is picking up speed.

February 28, 2008

Headlines from February 28, 2008

A Calm Stretch Ends in Newark, but Officials Claim Progress on Crime

A Serious Building, Tailor Made for Fun

Republicans in Albany Say, ‘It’s Not Over’

New Louisiana Governor Pierces Brazen Style of Business as Usual

Sign Augurs Fordham’s 28th Loss

Billboard 200

Sleep Through The Static

Back To Black

As I Am

2008 Grammy Nominees

River: The Joni Letters

Historical Context for February 28, 2008