Harvard University professor Robert Coles, the psychiatrist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed the cause of children grappling with poverty and segregation, has died at 97, his son said Sunday. The son, also named Robert Coles, told The Associated Press that his father died Thursday at a hospice center in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The elder Coles was famed for documenting the needs of children, particularly those caught in the crucible of social upheaval. The second and third parts of his five-volume “Children of Crisis” won him a Pulitzer Prize in 1973 for general nonfiction. In a 1965 Washington Post essay, he…
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping received a lavish welcome as he arrived in North Korea on Monday for a rare visit expected to focus on reasserting China’s unique influence over the North in return for providing economic and political benefits. China’s Xinhua News Agency reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju welcomed Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan upon their arrival at Pyongyang’s international airport. Xinhua said the two leaders shook hands. Xi later arrived at Pyongyang’s main square, where a military honor guard and thousands of people, including…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday in retaliatory strikes that threatened to drag the Middle East back into a full-scale regional war, while Yemen’s Houthi rebels also fired at Israel and warned they would target Israel-affiliated ships in the Red Sea, further escalating tension. Israel launched strikes on central and western Iran early Monday in response to missile fire from Tehran, and Iran retaliated with waves of attacks. It was the first exchange of fire since an April 8 ceasefire was reached. Explosions could be heard in central Israel as air defenses sought…
A Quebec firm is trying to convince the Canadian military and government to continue operating a privately-operated refueling ship that has served the navy almost non-stop since 2018. Read MoreAsterix has supported the Royal Canadian Navy since 2018. Defence Watch, National, News, Discover, MV Asterix, Ottawa Sun, Royal Canadian Navy A Quebec firm is trying to convince the Canadian military and government to continue operating a privately-operated refueling ship that has served the navy almost non-stop since 2018. Read More
The filing asks a federal judge to declare the authorization for the event, framed around the country’s 250th anniversary, unlawful. The filing asks a federal judge to declare the authorization for the event, framed around the country’s 250th anniversary, unlawful. US The filing asks a federal judge to declare the authorization for the event, framed around the country’s 250th anniversary, unlawful.
President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. International President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt in the closely watched Los Angeles mayoral primary election. Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt in the closely watched Los Angeles mayoral primary election. US Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt in the closely watched Los Angeles mayoral primary election.
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake has shaken the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines, and a tsunami was possible on some regional coasts A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake has shaken the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines, and a tsunami was possible on some regional coasts International A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake has shaken the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines, and a tsunami was possible on some regional coasts
Five people were stabbed Sunday evening at New York City’s Penn Station by a man experiencing homelessness, sources told ABC News. Five people were stabbed Sunday evening at New York City’s Penn Station by a man experiencing homelessness, sources told ABC News. US Five people were stabbed Sunday evening at New York City’s Penn Station by a man experiencing homelessness, sources told ABC News.
Some voters say there’s been too much focus on Platner’s personal life. Some voters say there’s been too much focus on Platner’s personal life. Politics Some voters say there’s been too much focus on Platner’s personal life.
The DOJ on Friday said that the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” won’t go forward. The DOJ on Friday said that the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” won’t go forward. Politics The DOJ on Friday said that the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” won’t go forward.
The scandal ruined his reputation as a champion of abortion and women’s rights. The scandal ruined his reputation as a champion of abortion and women’s rights. Politics The scandal ruined his reputation as a champion of abortion and women’s rights.
Rep. Michael McCaul said Sunday that the U.S. should put more pressure on Russia and force Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to its war with Ukraine. Rep. Michael McCaul said Sunday that the U.S. should put more pressure on Russia and force Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to its war with Ukraine. Politics Rep. Michael McCaul said Sunday that the U.S. should put more pressure on Russia and force Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to its war with Ukraine.
Sen. Mark Warner said Sunday that allegations against Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner will be up to voters to weigh, but are “disturbing” if true. Sen. Mark Warner said Sunday that allegations against Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner will be up to voters to weigh, but are “disturbing” if true. Politics Sen. Mark Warner said Sunday that allegations against Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner will be up to voters to weigh, but are “disturbing” if true.
After playing a key role in the Knicks’ thrilling Game 2 Finals win, Karl-Anthony Towns reflects on his late mother and the strength he derives from her memory. After playing a key role in the Knicks’ thrilling Game 2 Finals win, Karl-Anthony Towns reflects on his late mother and the strength he derives from her memory. WNT After playing a key role in the Knicks’ thrilling Game 2 Finals win, Karl-Anthony Towns reflects on his late mother and the strength he derives from her memory.
As the city of Toronto gears up for another year of street festivals, organizers say rising costs are putting increasing pressure on festival budgets. “We could always use more. It is really hard,” said Anah Shabbar, managing director of Do West Fest. “We are one of the biggest festivals, but we do have one of the smaller budgets.” Shabbar says several services required to run the festival have become more expensive this year, with increased demand driven in part by preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. “These general supplier things always go up a little bit year to year,”…
The Ottawa Redblacks pulled out a secret weapon in their attempt to rally for victory in their rainy season opener at TD Place on Saturday night. Read MoreNew QB Jake Maier completed 22 of 37 pass attempts for 203 yards Ottawa Redblacks, CFL, Football, Sports, Ottawa Sun The Ottawa Redblacks pulled out a secret weapon in their attempt to rally for victory in their rainy season opener at TD Place on Saturday night. Read More
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Five people were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained when a strong wind tore through an area occupied by fans at the Morgantown Super Regional NCAA baseball tournament game between West Virginia and Cal Poly on Saturday, according to the university. Video from the storm showed rain and wind that reached speeds of 40 mph tearing up a tent, with one person flying through the air while trying to hold it down as another person rolls uncontrollably down a hill. Other fans scrambled for safety from an area known as Randy’s Ridge near…
Shea Theodore scored the double-overtime winner in one of the greatest Stanley Cup Final games of all time, as the Vegas Golden Knights took a 2-1 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Read MoreGame 4 is Tuesday (8 p.m. ET) in Las Vegas. Sports, Hockey, NHL, Carolina Hurricanes, Ottawa Sun, Stanley Cup Final, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Vegas Golden Knights Shea Theodore scored the double-overtime winner in one of the greatest Stanley Cup Final games of all time, as the Vegas Golden Knights took a 2-1 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Read More
A Federal Court judge has ruled that accused terrorist Mohamed Harkat should be granted a judicial review of a federal government decision that he should not be allowed to stay in Canada — more than two decades after the government first launched its bid to deport the Algerian-born refugee. Read MoreThe accused terrorist should be granted a judicial review of a federal government decision that he should not be allowed to stay in Canada, a judge ruled June 4. News, Local News, Federal Court, Law, Mohamed Harkat, Ottawa Sun, terrorism A Federal Court judge has ruled that accused terrorist Mohamed Harkat should…