Our ability to remember and learn is among the most fundamental and significant of our brain’s abilities. Not only does the brain permit us to experience everything around us, but it also allows us to re-experience our past. Moreover, it does this in several ways, using distinct types of memory. What was the best thing that happened to you today? That’s an example of autobiographical or episodic memory, when we remember something in context, like remembering the morning’s coffee....

“Sheer fabrication,” said a staffer at the Shanghai Children’s Welfare Institute last week. Han Weicheng, the orphanage’s former director, told NEWSWEEK “a very detailed investigation [by Shanghai authorities] revealed that none of the charges were true.” He denounced as “crazy” his former subordinate, Zhang Shuyun, an orphanage doctor who led a failed campaign to expose the scandal in the early 1990s and ended up fleeing the country last year–armed with extensive documentation....

The trigger for Lebanon’s latest crisis is the ongoing dispute over finding a successor to pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud, whose term expired Nov. 23. Parliamentary leaders have tentatively agreed on compromise candidate Gen. Michel Suleiman—but are still squabbling over how to amend the constitution for the army chief to assume his new position. For the country’s Christians, however, the dispute over Suleiman has an even deeper significance. Many see it as underscoring the subsidiary role played by Christian leaders in Parliament’s two main factions: the ruling, pro-Western March 14 coalition led by Sunni Muslim Saad Hariri and the Hizbullah-dominated opposition led by Shiite leader Hassan Nasrallah....

The King finally responded to all the Twitter slander regarding the “pick” he set on Cavaliers teammate Matthew Dellavedova last weekend during Cleveland’s exhibition against the Heat in Brazil. LBJ maintains it was a simple collision that freed up Miami point guard Norris Cole. From ESPN.com’s Dave McMenamin: Dellavedova backed up LeBron’s breakdown of the breakdown, of course. Regardless, watching LeBron “run into” Dellavedova will never not be funny:

James wore the same jersey in the first two games of the Finals against the Warriors. It recently sold for $46,000, according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell. To put things into perspective, that’s a dollar 46,000 times. MORE: 10 years of amazing LeBron James photos | Steph Curry sends jersey to Drazen Petrovic’s mom | LeBron nails backward free throw

But the most pertinent statement as it relates to this particular exercise comes from Amy Schumer, who wrote James into her 2015 comedy “Trainwreck.” James plays a (very cheap) version of himself alongside “Saturday Night Live” alum Bill Hader, and he steals the scene just about every time he’s on screen. “I wrote LeBron’s name into the script because he was the only basketball player I knew,” Schumer said....

The three-time NBA champion and four-time MVP is listed at 6-8, 250 pounds officially, but most recognize he’s likely closer to 6-9, 270. Known for his selflessness off the court, James, who’s averaging a career-best 8.8 assists in 2016-17, isn’t too big to admit his selfishness off it. During a recent episode of Cavs’ teammates Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye’s podcast “Road Trippin,” the 13-time all-star admitted he’d had to apologize to his wife for, at times, sacrificing his family in the pursuit of greatness....

Ahead of the Lakers’ game against the Mavericks on Friday, James sat in front of reporters at American Airlines Center. Scoops Callahan, a 1920s-style reporter who has a history of pranking athletes with silly questions, broke through the typical media scrum and inquired about the Lakers’ defensive strategy against Mavericks star Luka Doncic. MORE: Kyle Kuzma set for debut as LeBron James says Lakers “definitely missed him” “Champ, let me ask you about tonight,” Callahan said....

On the “Hoop Collective” podcast, ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst revealed James’ mindset when it comes to the award. It’s worth noting Windhorst has covered James extensively throughout his career, so he’s a solid source on this sort of information. NBA DRAFT MISTAKES: Every team’s ugliest, most painful regret Here’s what Windhorst said about James: CAVS NEWS: Cleveland working against history … In his mind, he believes he probably should have won like 8 of the last 10 MVPs....

James is done with the bright lights of Miami and is back home in gritty Cleveland. Together with Beats by Dre, the two-time champion is showing he’s ready to work. MORE: Gallery: Familiar faces, new places | Blake Griffin not backing down | Kobe Bryant’s missed opportunities The support James receives from Cavaliers fans who once turned their back on him will play a crucial role on his journey to bring a championship back to Cleveland....

The Cavaliers coach explained that he tried to sit the star forward for a quick stretch as he approached 40 minutes in the team’s loss Friday to the Raptors, but James refused to come out. MORE: Every team’s worst season since ‘90 | How Tyronn Lue needs to deal with the Cavs “He didn’t want to come out,” Lue said Sunday. “I should’ve got him out, but he didn’t want to come out....

James missed Sunday's victory over Chicago after breaking his nose in the previous game. He said he plans to try out a new protective mask in practice Wednesday and will wear it in games while his nose heals. James did a lot of running and other conditioning Tuesday, and worked with his teammates on offensive sets. He said he's still in a little pain, but feels better every day. The Heat star doesn't expect the mask to obstruct his vision or have a negative effect on the way he plays....

After the four-time NBA MVP suffered an ankle injury in Sunday’s game between Los Angeles and Memphis, the Lakers decided to keep James on the bench for Tuesday’s contest against the Spurs. LA managed to escape San Antonio with an overtime win behind terrific performances from Anthony Davis (35 points, 17 rebounds, four assists, four blocks) and Russell Westbrook (33 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, three steals). NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial)...

It was one experience of many on James’ sports bucket list. He relayed the rest of it to reporters on Friday, ahead of Game 3 of the World Series between MLB’s Indians and Cubs. MORE: NBA season predictions “After I retire,” James said, via ESPN.com. “Those are some of my (goals): couple football stadiums, college football stadiums I’d like to go to. … It has nothing to do about money and accessibility, it’s about my schedule....

According to the report, it’s similar to the anti-inflammatory shot he received in January where he was sidelined for two weeks. The report says it was always the plan for him to receive another one after he responded so well the first time. MORE: Predictions! Who will James’ Cavs face in Finals? | Awards picks: Who takes MVP in crowded field? James has already rested a lot during the preseason....

On May 16, The LeBron James Family Foundation, along with the XQ Institute and the Entertainment Institution Foundation, will present “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020,” a prime-time event set to air across myriad TV and streaming platforms. The special will include appearances by James, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai and U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and musical performances by Bad Bunnie, the Jonas Brothers and Pharrell Williams....

“You hear (U.S. captain Davis Love III) talk about chemistry and how players are going to be in a team setting,” Westwood said, speaking to the Daily Mail . “So when he leaves out someone ranked so highly it does seem like it’s because the captain can’t see where he fits in, with regard to pairings and stuff like that.” MORE: PGA Tour winners of the 2015-16 season That’s harsh stuff from a man gearing up for his 10th Ryder Cup after being selected by captain Darren Clarke....

Amiran, who won the season ahead of Rapid Communications, were rewarded with a cash token of Sh150, 000 and trophies. Rapid Communications carried home Sh50, 000 while third placed Strath FC received Sh30, 000. Madaraka United were crowned winners in Division One and bagged Sh125, 000, second placed West Ham United won Sh75, 000 while Rapid Communications A bagged Sh85, 000. Sumo Insurance Agents were winners in Division Three; Saad Advocates were second while Davis & Shirtliff Limited came third....

The media circus continued. The woman who said she had been raped on Easter weekend by a nephew of Sen. Ted Kennedy remained in seclusion, and so did the man she named, 30-year-old William Kennedy Smith. They traded accusations through their lawyers in statements that became instant tabloid headlines: he said her story was a “damnable lie,” and she said his denial was “100 percent false.” Meanwhile, her lawyer and several of her friends flocked to TV talk shows to hash over the night the alleged victim went to Au Bar, the trendy nightspot, and drank with Willie, his Uncle Ted and Ted’s son Patrick....

In what was called a miscommunication, the president of the university said LeGrand holds a “special place in the hearts of the Class of 2014 and the entire university community.” On Saturday, LeGrand was contacted by university, asking him to speak at Rutgers’ commencement on May 18. He said he was eager to tell his story and began planning his speech immediately. But on Monday, athletic director Julie Hermann called to tell him the university was going to have New Jersey Gov....