Amanda Woods

2013 Travel Goods Show: With Overall Travel Increasing, Show Was Largest In Recent History

The 2013 Travel Goods Show -- displaying manufacturers and distributors of travel-related products -- is the largest of this annual exhibition in recent history.

Facebook New Look: Changes to News Feed on the Way

Facebook has another redesign in the works. The wildly popular social networking site sent out invites for the media to come see a "new look for the News Feed" Thursday at its headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif.

Kids’ Choice Awards: Jennifer Lawrence and Anne Hathaway Face Off, Josh Duhamel Hosts [FULL LIST of Nominees]

The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards nominees have been announced, with recent Oscar winners Jennifer Lawrence and Anne Hathaway to face off in the Best Female Butt-Kicker role. (Kristen Stewart and Scarlett Johansson are also nominated in this category). Anne Hathaway is being nominated for her role as Catwoman in "The Dark Knight Rises," and Lawrence for playing Katniss in "The Hunger Games," The International Design Times reported.

Soft Drink Ban: Mayor Michael Bloomberg Believes City’s Soft Drink Policy Should Be Expanded Statewide

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is so passionate about New York City's upcoming soft drink ban that he believes the policy should be expanded statewide, Inquisitr reported.

Hugo Chavez Near Death: Yet Most Venezuelans Believe Their President Will Recover and Return to Power

Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's president, is ill and fighting for life - but a recent poll indicated nearly three in five Venezuelans believe he will recover and return to power.

Cruise Ship Turned Away: Norwegian Epic Not Allowed to Dock in Bahamas, $100,000 Loss for Atlantis Resort

Four thousand passengers aboard the Norwegian Epic Cruise reacted with anger when they found out that the ship was not allowed to dock in the Bahamas because of a mix-up with the Prince George harbor's berthing schedule, Tribune242 reported.

7 Siblings Missing: Children Missing in Fresno, Calif. Abducted By Biological Father

Seven siblings reported missing have been found unharmed, but abducted by their non-custodial biological father.

Honeymoon Travel: One Married Couple To Take Mars Expedition

One couple will have the chance to take a honeymoon expedition on a high-risk manned flight to Mars in 2018, organized by a wealthy space tourist. The trip will be a bare-bones 501-day round-trip flyby, passing just 100 miles above Mars before heading back to Earth, CBS News reported.

The Lion King: Zoanette Johnson Sings ‘Circle of Life’ on American Idol [VIDEO]

When Zoanette Johnson, wearing a curly mane of blond hair stepped onto the "American Idol" stage last night, she shocked judges by launching into a spine-tingling rendition of the Oscar-nominated song "The Circle of Life" from The Lion King.

Carmen Electra ‘Baywatch’: 15 Years Later, Electra Tries on Swimsuit From ’90s TV Show

Carmen Electra recently tried on her iconic Baywatch bathing suit - 15 years after she last donned the familiar red piece in front of the TV camera.

Vanuatu Quake: 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes ‘Ring of Fire’ Pacific Island Nation

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook Vanuatu, a small Pacific island nation, on Thursday - but as of now, no serious damage or injuries have been reported.

Fraternity Sex Change: Emerson College Fraternity Pays for Member’s Female-to-Male Operation

Donnie Collins doesn't have to struggle to pay for his own sex-change operation from female to male, thanks to his fraternity at Emerson College.

Vacation Rentals: Is Yours Legal?

Short-term vacation rentals have been booming across the U.S., from Manhattan to Maui. Along with them, though, comes complaints from residents who bemoan the negative impact of transient neighbors, noting that inconsistent local laws place them at a competitive disadvantage, USA Today reported.

Debi Austin Dies: California Anti-Smoking Advocate Passes Away at 62 [VIDEO]

Debi Austin, a well-known anti-smoking advocate in California, passed away on Friday after a 20-year-battle with cancer, her family told The Los Angeles Times. She was 62.

Spring Break 2013: Airfare is Up, With a Few Bargain Destinations

Students (and families) paying for spring break trips are going to have to dish out a little more cash. Airfare for spring break is up almost double digits from last year, ABC News reported.