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Rocker Ric Ocasek, Frontman of the Cars, Dead at 75

NEW YORK — Ric Ocasek, The Cars frontman whose deadpan vocal delivery and lanky, sunglassed look defined a rock era with chart-topping hits like "Just What I Needed," was discovered dead Sunday afternoon in his Manhattan apartment. The New York Police Department said that officers found the 75-year-old Ocasek at...

The Children's Movement Keeps Its Focus on Success for All Children

What would you do if you had $250 million to spend on early childhood services? Linda Gleason, founding director of The Children's Movement of Fresno, said that question turned out to be a stumper, at least initially, for officials focused on improving the education, health, and well-being of youngsters. But...

The Children's Movement Keeps Its Focus on Success for All Children

What would you do if you had $250 million to spend on early childhood services? Linda Gleason, founding director of The Children's Movement of Fresno, said that question turned out to be a stumper, at least initially, for officials focused on improving the education, health, and well-being of youngsters. But...

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