Childhood cancer patients in Lebanon must battle disease while under fire

Lebanese families with children diagnosed with cancer are now grappling with the hardships of both illness and war

ABC News - 4d

Lebanon considers cease-fire plan while Israel launches new strikes

Lebanon is considering a U.S.-backed cease-fire plan while Israel launched new strikes in the area south of Beirut. Senior Lebanon officials are reviewing the proposal and it is based on the U.N. ...

The Hill - Nov. 16

Cancer patient in Wales denied life-extending drug

Rachel Davies is not able to access the life-extending drug because she lives in Wales.

BBC News - Nov. 15

Orchestra conductor mourns childhood home's destruction in Israel's southern Lebanon offensive

Lubnan Baalbaki, the conductor of the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra, watched on his phone screen as the Israeli army destroyed his family home in southern Lebanon

ABC News - Nov. 23

Israeli officials demand the right to strike Hezbollah under any cease-fire deal for Lebanon

Israeli officials have demanded freedom to strike Hezbollah in Lebanon as part of any emerging cease-fire deal between the sides, raising a potential complication as a top U.S. envoy was in the ...

ABC News - Nov. 20

New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis

Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.

CBS News - Nov. 23

Undiagnosed depression in cancer patients is one of the biggest gaps in treatment

Depression, anxiety and other psychiatric conditions often go undetected and undiagnosed in cancer patients. The neglect takes a significant toll.

NBC News - 2d

'Full House' star Dave Coulier reveals battle with cancer

“Full House” actor and comedian Dave Coulier joins TODAY to reveal his recent stage three non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis. He opens up about how it was discovered and how he’s navigating his battle ...

NBC News - Nov. 13

Longtime Bulls star Bob Love dies at 81 after cancer battle

Bob Love is one of just four players in Bulls history to have his jersey retired by the organization.

Yahoo Sports - Nov. 19

Legendary Bulls forward Bob Love dies at 81 after cancer battle

Legendary Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, one of the first stars the team had, has died at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer.

NBC News - Nov. 19

Ex-Bulls star Love dies at 81 after cancer battle

Former Chicago Bulls star forward Bob Love died Monday following a long battle with cancer. He was 81.

ESPN - Nov. 19

Susan Wojcicki's battle with lung cancer remembered by her sisters

Two months before her death, former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki shared a heartfelt message about fighting for better understanding and treatments. Her sisters talk to Gayle KIng and reflect on her ...

CBS News - 5d

Cease-Fire in Lebanon Takes Effect

The truce is intended to stop more than a year of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

The New York Times - 4d

New York state parks employee dies while battling wildfires

Dariel Vasquez died when tree fell on him as he battled major brush fire along the New York-New Jersey border. A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and ...

The Guardian - Nov. 10

Brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park contained, FDNY says

FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park are monitoring for hot spots after battling a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.

CBS News - Nov. 8

'They're each others rock' girls with same cancer become best friends

Betsy and Lacie go to the same school but became best friends after meeting on a cancer ward.

BBC News - 1d

Cease-fire close in Lebanon, White House says

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US says ceasefire is imminent in Lebanon Israeli officials have ...

The Hill - 5d

Israel Says Cease-Fire Takes Effect in Lebanon

The deal has raised hopes for a period of calm after two months of intense aerial bombardments and ground operations.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Thursday Briefing: A Fragile Cease-fire in Lebanon

Plus, a post-election Thanksgiving.

The New York Times - 3d

How Have Israel and Lebanon Responded to the Cease-Fire?

The truce began Wednesday, bringing a fragile peace to Israel and Lebanon. Israeli troops are to withdraw in phases from southern Lebanon, and Lebanese military convoys headed south to protect the ...

The New York Times - 3d

Friday Briefing: Day 2 of Lebanon’s Cease-fire

Plus, the gangs stealing hiring exams in India.

The New York Times - 2d

James Van Der Beek, of 'Dawson's Creek,' has been waging a private battle with colorectal cancer

The actor said he is 'privately dealing' with the diagnosis and 'there's reason for optimism,' according to People magazine.

Los Angeles Times - Nov. 4

Longstanding US Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia says he is battling esophageal cancer

Democratic U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia said Thursday that he is battling esophageal cancer

ABC News - Nov. 7

Bhad Bhabie reveals cancer battle, tells trolls to stop 'worst narratives' around her weight

Rapper Bhad Bhabie, hoping to silence the 'worst narratives' about her appearance, reveals she is battling cancer. 'I'm slowly gaining [weight] back,' she says.

Los Angeles Times - Nov. 9

Texans WR John Metchie III scores first career TD after cancer battle

Metchie missed his rookie season because of leukemia. His first touchdown extended Texans' lead to 23-7.

ESPN - Nov. 10

‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek is loving his Texas ranch even as he battles colorectal cancer

The actor and his wife traded their spread in Beverly Hills back in 2020 for the roomy Austin compound.

MarketWatch - Nov. 12

"One Tree Hill" actor Paul Teal dies at 35 after cancer battle

Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.

CBS News - Nov. 18

Battle for DNC chair kicks off under shadow of Trump

The battle over who will take the reins of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has begun as the party points fingers and works to refocus after resounding losses on Election Day. Current DNC ...

The Hill - Nov. 20

Merck says blockbuster cancer drug met main goals in trial of new under-the-skin formulation

The news may help Merck retain sales of Keytruda, which is the world’s best-selling drug.

MarketWatch - Nov. 19

Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle stubborn brush fires across state

Firefighters in Massachusetts are continuing to battle stubborn brush fires across the state with officials urging residents to take precautions to help avoid sparking new blazes.

NBC News - Nov. 4

Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY

Firefighters are battling large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

ABC News - Nov. 8

18-year-old parks employee killed while battling New York wildfire

An 18-year-old New York state employee was killed Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County's Sterling Forest.

NBC News - Nov. 10

While Syrian refugees don't want to return, officials in Lebanon and Syria see exodus as opportunity

Hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees have returned to their country since Israel launched a massive aerial bombardment on wide swathes of Lebanon in September

ABC News - Nov. 9

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza while Netanyahu and Trump speak

New Israeli strikes have killed dozens of people including children in Lebanon and northern Gaza

ABC News - Nov. 11

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon and Gaza kill dozens as rockets are fired into Israel

Israel targets north-eastern Lebanon and Beirut, while bombardment of Gaza raises fears of worsening humanitarian conditions for civilians. Israeli airstrikes on Friday killed at least 52 people ...

The Guardian - Nov. 2

Childhood cancer patients in Lebanon must battle disease while under fire

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