Tag: terminal

Pentagon Papers Leaker Ellsberg Says He Has Terminal Cancer

WASHINGTON—Daniel Ellsberg, who copied and leaked documents that revealed secret details of U.S. strategy in the Vietnam War and became known as the Pentagon Papers, said he has terminal cancer and months to live. Ellsberg posted on his Facebook page Thursday that doctors diagnosed the 91-year-old with inoperable pancreatic cancer on Feb. 17 following medical…


Dozens of Illegal Immigrants Refuse to Leave NYC Hotel for New Mega-Shelter, Citing Poor Conditions

Dozens of illegal immigrants camped for a second night in the street outside Manhattan’s Watson Hotel since Sunday, protesting their relocation to a new shelter at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. New York City Hall said the removal of the male adults is to make space for immigrant families. But some of those who had been…


‘A Very Bright Light in My Life’: 17-Year-Old With Terminal Cancer Marries Her Best Friend

A 17-year-old Nevada high schooler with terminal brain cancer has married her best friend and, with the support of both their families, is candidly sharing her cancer journey with a growing audience on social media. Originally from Bernal, Utah, Samantha Clark now lives in Elko, Nevada, with her husband, 18-year-old Brayden Gottfried. Clark was diagnosed…


Greenpeace Blocks Arrival of Tanker Carrying Russian Diesel to UK Fuel Terminal

Greenpeace says protesters have occupied a jetty where a tanker carrying a 33,000-tonne shipment of Russian diesel was due to berth, forcing it to turn around in the Thames. The campaign group said 12 activists gained access to Navigator Terminals in Grays in Essex and climbed onto the jetty late on Sunday. Greenpeace says the…