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July 8, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Two COVID-19-ravaged churches take different recovery paths

NEW YORK (AP) — The paths of two New York City churches diverged this week — one reopened and one stayed closed. But they have shared a tragic fate, together losing at least 134 members of their mostly Hispanic congregations to the coronavirus.

Phylis "Janae" White
April 9, 2013 6 a.m.

Phylis "Janae" White

Janae White, 54, beloved and admired by all, passed away after a 3 ? year battle with brain cancer at her home in Rock Island, Washington, April 2, 2013. She was born August 15, 1958 to Wallace Elmo Bergeson and Martha Louise Leavitt in Moses Lake, Washington. She worked hard to develop her many talents which she utilized in blessing the lives of those around her. She easily established lifelong friendships with all who met her. One of her greatest blessings was marrying Calvin G. White on August 5, 1978, in the Manti Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, for time and for all eternity. They loved and helped each other for 34 years as together they built a legacy of family, church, business, and service to others.

May 11, 2021 9:03 a.m.

Rockets kill 2 Israelis; 28 die in Gaza as Israel hits Hamas

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A confrontation between Israel and Hamas sparked by weeks of tensions in contested Jerusalem escalated Tuesday as Israel unleashed new airstrikes on Gaza while militants barraged southern Israel with hundreds of rockets. The exchange killed a number of militants and civilians in Gaza and at least two Israelis.

April 1, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Virus data: What's known and not known about China's numbers

BEIJING (AP) — Every few days brings another grim milestone in the coronavirus outbreak. First Italy and Spain surpassed China in reported deaths. Then, this week, the U.S. and France did.

December 20, 2020 11:03 p.m.

The Latest: Public meetings being curbed in S Korean capital

SEOUL, South Korea — Gatherings of more than five people will be banned in South Korea's capital region as an elevated step to suppress what authorities call an “explosive” surge in coronavirus infections.

December 15, 2020 9:33 p.m.

A pandemic atlas: A virus widens Israel's religious rifts

BNEI BRAK, Israel (AP) — When Israel went into its second nationwide coronavirus lockdown in September, most of the country quickly complied. But in some ultra-Orthodox areas, synagogues were packed, mourners thronged funerals and COVID-19 cases continued to soar.

December 16, 2020 1:36 a.m.

A pandemic atlas: A virus widens Israel's religious rifts

BNEI BRAK, Israel (AP) — When Israel went into its second nationwide coronavirus lockdown in September, most of the country quickly complied. But in some ultra-Orthodox areas, synagogues were packed, mourners thronged funerals and COVID-19 cases continued to soar.

November 26, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Nevada coroner fears no morgue space if virus not curtailed

RENO, Nev. (AP) — “This is an awful question, but how many bodies does a freezer cooler hold?”

November 19, 2020 5:30 p.m.

Mexico becomes 4th country to hit 100,000 COVID-19 deaths

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico passed the 100,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths Thursday, becoming only the fourth country — behind the United States, Brazil and India — to do so.

Forest Gale Lybbert
July 20, 2018 3 a.m.

Forest Gale Lybbert

December 2, 1924 – July 17, 2018

July 27, 2020 11:03 a.m.

John Lewis' body arrives at Capitol to lie in state

WASHINGTON (AP) — The body of the late Rep.

July 27, 2020 10:27 a.m.

Body of John Lewis arrives in DC to lie in state at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — The body of the late Rep. John Lewis has arrived in Washington to lie in state as lawmakers gather to pay tribute to the long-time Georgia lawmaker and icon of the civil rights movement.

July 9, 2020 1:03 a.m.

25 years on, Srebrenica dead still being identified, buried

SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — A quarter of a century after they were killed in Europe’s worst massacre since World War II, eight Bosnian men and boys will be laid to rest Saturday in a cemetery just outside of Srebrenica — their marble gravestones joining thousands more, each with the same month and year of death.

Verle Evans
February 10, 2012 5 a.m.

Verle Evans

Verle Evans, 86, longtime Moses Lake resident died in his home Thursday, February 12, 2012 surrounded by his family after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer.  He was born September 9, 1925 in San Francisco, CA to Fred Evans and Lora Marie Spinney Evans.

Vernon Glenn Ellestad
May 28, 2010 9 p.m.

Vernon Glenn Ellestad

Vernon Glenn Ellestad was born in Backus, MN June 21, 1919 to Arnold Edward and Helen R. (Larreau) Ellestad. His childhood was spent in a tight knit extended family, with numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. The Northern Minnesota environment was harsh, the nation was in a depression and Vern‘s father was ill through much of childhood. He learned to be self-reliant and resilient. His mother was a teacher, and much of his education came at her knee.

Gwen Shirley Palmer
February 12, 2013 5 a.m.

Gwen Shirley Palmer

Gwen Shirley Palmer, 75, longtime Moses Lake resident died in her home with her beloved family around her on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. Gwen was born March 26, 1937 in Salem, Idaho to Leo G. and Mary (Garner) Shirley.

August 13, 2020 5:03 a.m.

AP PHOTOS: Across faiths, pandemic alters worship, rites

London and its environs are home to a notable diversity of faiths and flocks. Rites that have been the bedrock of their beliefs for centuries had to evolve swiftly during the pandemic lockdown to be safe and relevant for the faithful amid global uncertainty.

April 16, 2021 9:03 a.m.

Princely letter: Philip apologized to Nixon for 'lame' toast

WASHINGTON (AP) — Throughout his decades in public life,

April 17, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Princely letter: Philip apologized to Nixon for 'lame' toast

WASHINGTON (AP) — Throughout his decades in public life,

April 18, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Princely letter: Philip apologized to Nixon for 'lame' toast

WASHINGTON (AP) — Throughout his decades in public life,