ERIE, Pa. – A small plane attempting to land Saturday night crashed about a half-mile short of the runway at Erie International Airport (search), killing three people and injuring a fourth, airport police said. The pilot had apparently stopped to get gas in Jamestown, N.Y., but was unable to do …

KABUL, Afghanistan – Organizers of Afghanistan’s Sept. 18 parliamentary elections are still short $19 million despite fresh pledges from international donors prompted by warnings that a lack of funds could endanger the ballot, a U.N. spokeswoman said Monday. The new money — $8 million from the United States and $4 …

COLOGNE, Germany – Benedict XVI (search) arrived Thursday in his native Germany to cheers from youthful pilgrims on his first foreign trip as pope, a journey that will emphasize outreach to Jews and Muslims and evangelizing a Europe that has drifted from its Christian heritage. Greeted by shouts of “Benedict! …

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Instead of cutting out of town, runaway bride Jennifer Wilbanks (search) is cutting lawns. Wearing an orange community service vest and a baseball cap with the slogan “Life is good,” Wilbanks did part of her court-ordered community service Tuesday for lying to police after she ran off …

Childhood cancers are strongly linked to exposure to engine exhaust in unborn and newly born children, say British researchers. Researchers aren’t saying it’s time to panic if you live in an area with lots of engine exhaust. The overall risk of childhood cancer is low. But 9,000 children under the …

WASHINGTON – The pinch at the pump is starting to feel more like a punch for a growing number of Americans. With gas prices soaring, almost two-thirds of those surveyed for an AP-AOL poll expect fuel costs will cause them financial hardship in coming months. That was sharply higher than …

This is a partial transcript of “The Big Story With John Gibson,” August 1, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. JOHN GIBSON, HOST: A school board in Texas voting unanimously to add an elective, underline elective, Bible study course to their high school curriculum. Not all the students’ parents …

STOCK OPTIONS are often a highly contentious aspect of divorce negotiations. Indeed, finalized divorce settlements have been reopened once one spouse has decided to go after some of the options that he or she wasn’t awarded in the original property settlement. And experts still waffle on the best way to …

Let’s face it: A “40-Year-Old Virgin” is an easy target for jokes. But it’s Steve Carell (search) — and the character he plays — who are getting the last laugh. Opening to rave reviews this weekend, “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (search) features Carell, best known for his former stint as a …

NEW YORK – “Welcome Back, Kotter” isn’t just the show that started John Travolta’s (search) career. According to Inside TV magazine, Gabe Kotter is TV’s most memorable teacher. The Sweathogs’ favorite teacher, played by Gabe Kaplan (search), leads a list that also includes Edna Krabappel, the teacher on “The Simpsons” …