Orthodox_easter

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers clutching candles crowded into Christianity's holiest shrine on Saturday to celebrate Easter Week's holy fire ritual.

Germany_plane

A small plane crashes at an air show in Germany, the landing caught on amateur video. The plane struck people, a candy stand and a carousel, killing one person and injuring 10 others, including children.

CA_wildfires

A wildfire in Southern California that has scorched 270 acres and forced the evacuation of about 100 homes might not be under control for days, officials said Sunday.

Starbucks_training

Starbucks is closing the doors at its 7,100 stores across America for a brief barista re-education today for three hours.

Univ_gun_protest

Student protestors at campuses across the U.S. wear empty gun holsters to class this week, calling for a change to 'no guns on campus' policies.

Tumor_patient

A Vietnamese girl with a 16-pound facial tumor is in Miami awaiting surgery that will restore her ability to eat and speak.

NY_fallen_baby

A U.S. Postal Service worker is credited with saving a 1-year-old girl's life by catching the baby after she fell out of a second-story window in Albany, New York.

Newseum_preview

At the Newseum in Washington, visitors can take in the history of news, then create some of their own by taking on the job of a journalist.

NC_electrocution

A man in North Carolina is recovering from severe burns after he was electrocuted while trying to rescue a friends pet.

Brazil_balloon_search

Rescue workers on Monday searched the waters off the coast of southern Brazil for a Roman Catholic priest who has been missing for more than 24 hours after lifting off with 1,000 large helium-filled party balloons.

Prince_william

Prince William lands a military helicopter at the farm of his girlfriend's parents, a flight the defense ministry says was part of a training mission. But the landing is being criticized by the British press.

Neo_nazi

Approximately 30 members of the National Socialist movement - self-proclaimed Neo-Nazis - marched through the streets of Washington D.C. Saturday, setting off a host of counter protests near the capital.

Ap_yahoo_poll

Republicans are no longer big underdogs in the race for the White House. John McCain is doing it by attracting disgruntled GOP voters, independents and even some moderate Democrats who weren't in his party's camp last fall.

Congo_latest

Rescue workers searched on Wednesday for bodies amid the rubble of a jetliner that careened off a runway in the eastern Congolese town of Goma. At least 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured.

Polygamist_retreat

The mothers of children removed from a polygamous sect's ranch in West Texas after an abuse allegation are appealing to Gov. Rick Perry for help, saying some of their children have become sick and even required hospitalization.

Vt_family_drowns

A woman reported missing with her two daughters waded into a brook carrying one of them and eluded a rescue attempt before mother and child were swept downstream to their deaths, police said Sunday. The second child's body was found later.

Imf_food_warning

International finance leaders are working on plans to deal with the economic crisis that has roiled nations and sent food and energy prices soaring.

Olympic_torch_Paris

Paris police say organizers have decided not to run the last sections of the Olympic torch relay after chaotic protests. A vehicle will instead carry the torch Monday on the last part of the route.

Sfo_torch_protest

Three people protesting China's human rights record and the upcoming arrival of the Olympic Torch were arrested today after climbing up the Golden Gate Bridge with a Tibetan flag and two banners.

China_olympic_plot

The latest problem facing Olympic officials in China is the growing terror threat as Chinese security authorities announce a plot they've uncovered to kidnap athletes and others at the games this summer.

Aus_shark_attack

A shark attacked and killed an Australian teen Tuesday while the boy and a friend were bodyboarding off the nation's eastern coast.

NY_Auto_Show

AP correspondent Bonny Ghosh previews the New York Auto Show, where everything from celebrity-designed trucks to hybrid SUVs are on display.

Tx_space_auction

A rare batch of personal souvenirs from many astronauts are being auctioned to raise awareness of the space program.

Two_faced_baby

A baby with two faces was born in a northern Indian village, where she is being worshipped as the reincarnation of a Hindu goddess, her father said Tuesday. The baby apparently has a rare condition known as craniofacial duplication.

Fl_massacre_threat

Vincent Wong said his older brother never intended to hurt anyone and stockpiled assault weapons and ammunition at his home in Homestead, Florida only for investment purposes.

Olympic_torch

Police repeatedly scuffled with protesters as Olympians and celebrities carried the Olympic torch through central London during a chaotic relay on Sunday.

China_pandas

Eight giant pandas from a breeding center in southern China are set to travel to Beijing for the Olympic Games after being picked in an online vote.

UK_diana_inquest

The coroner heading up a British inquest into the death of Princess Diana says there was no evidence she was murdered in Paris, at the request of the British Royal Family. Her boyfriend's father has repeatedly made the allegation.

Seal_hunt

Canada's annual seal hunt has just begun, and it has already been marred by tragedy. At least three sealers have died after their vessel capsized, and seven sailors have been rescued in a separate incident.

NY_restaurant_calories

A new law is about to go into effect in New York City requiring chain restaurants to list calorie counts next to all menu items. But restaurant owners are suing, saying it's a misguided effort to combat obesity.