The Latest: Turkey announces lockdown to curb infections

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president says a full lockdown will start this week to fight coronavirus infections, marking the country’s strictest measure since the pandemic began.

The Latest: WHO sending help to India as virus surges

GENEVA — The head of the World Health Organization is calling the recent surge in coronavirus in India “beyond heartbreaking” and says the U.N. agency has dispatched critical supplies to the subcontinent, including thousands of portable oxygen machines that help patients breathe.

Imprisoned for life as a teen, Myon Burrell finds his voice

BAYPORT, Minn. (AP) — When he was just a teenager, Myon Burrell lost his identity, his voice and even his name.

Eugene 'Gene' Hanover

In loving memory of Eugene 'Gene' Hanover

Eugene “Gene” Hanover passed away peacefully at home in Moses Lake, Washington, on May 5, 2025, at the age of 81, after a courageous battle with a long illness. Born at Wyoming General Hospital in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Gene lived a full, passionate life rooted in love, service, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.

Mavs best Wenatchee in doubleheader

Mavericks continue to ‘cowboy up’ and persevere in strong competition

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks baseball team took two wins in their doubleheader against Wenatchee Friday evening. “It was very eventful, very action-packed, probably the best we’ve done hitting all season so far and we hope to keep it going,” said Maverick Wyatt Cole.

The Latest: NY Gov. Cuomo: Infection rate accelerating

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 395,000 people and killed over 17,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. More than 103,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.

The Latest: Mets say Mitchell's father tested negative

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The Latest: Kentucky governor urges masks amid case surge

FRANKFORT, Kentucky -- Warning of a growing complacency in fighting the coronavirus, Kentucky’s governor said Monday the state is experiencing a surge in cases that needs to be met with a commitment to public mask wearing.

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The Latest: Berlusconi in Milan hospital with coronavirus

ROME — Former Premier Silvio Berlusconi, who tested positive this week for the coronavirus, has been hospitalized in Milan.

The Latest: Detroit to honor 15,000 who died from virus

DETROIT – The city of Detroit is seeking about 400 volunteers to assist with a memorial to honor residents who have died from the coronavirus.

The Latest: Britain to ban social gatherings of more than 6

LONDON — Social gatherings of more than six people will be banned in England from Monday, as the government tries to curb a significant rise in coronavirus cases.

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The Latest: Detroit to honor 1,500 who died from virus

DETROIT – The city of Detroit is seeking about 400 volunteers to assist with a memorial to honor residents who have died from the coronavirus.

The Latest: Arizona surpasses 5,000 coronavirus deaths

PHOENIX -- Arizona has reached a grim milestone of more than 5,000 known coronavirus deaths.

The Latest: German district to implement lockdown amid virus

BERLIN — A second German district is to go into a de-facto lockdown as new coronavirus infections surge in the country and across Europe.

The Latest: Albania to open new COVID-19 hospital amid surge

TIRANA, Albania — Albanian authorities have decided to open a new COVID-19 hospital with 150 beds after the existing two hospitals are reaching their limits.

The Latest: Czech Republic sets daily record of 15,000 cases

PRAGUE — Coronavirus infections in the Czech Republic have hit a record high, soaring to over 15,000 in one day for the first time.

The Latest: Gathering limits go into effect in much of UK

LONDON — New rules preventing gatherings of more than six people go into effect in England, Scotland and Wales on Monday, in an effort to simplify directives meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19.