Karen Fredrickson

U.S. Embassies: Some Reopen While Other Closures Are Extended (VIDEO)

The day after one-third of U.S. diplomatic posts throughout the world were temporarily closed due to a "serious threat" of an attack from al Qaeda, the government has announced some longer closures.

BART Strike Averted In San Francisco - For Now

San Francisco received a temporary reprieve from the threatened strike by the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) employees, as Governor Jerry Brown ordered an inquiry into a labor contract dispute.

Scuba Diver Breaks Record By Staying Underwater for 5 Days With a TV for Entertainment

Jerry Hall made history on Thursday at 12:25 p.m. when he surfaced after spending five days underwater in South Holsten Lake in Bristol, Tennessee after breaking the record for "longest scuba dive in open fresh water."

Royal Caribbean Introduces the New Developments In the Upcoming Quantum Ship Line

Royal Caribbean International marked two important milestones in the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, where the company unveiled two important milestones in the development of the Quantum class of ships.

Venice Boardwalk Crash: Man Runs Over Pedestrians In Popular Southern California Spot (VIDEO)

A man drove his car onto the boardwalk in Venice, California, on Saturday evening.

Delta Wins Leading Edge Award From Executive Travel Magazine

Delta Air Lines and the St. Regis hotel brand were among winners of the Leading Edge Awards for 2013, given out by Executive Travel magazine.

Rugby Player Races a Jet Plane and Wins (VIDEO)

Bryan Habana, a South African rugby player, raced a commercial jet in a video released this week.

Yellowstone Geyser Erupts For First Time In Over Eight Years (VIDEO)

The Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park has erupted for the first time in over eight years.

Lumosity Brain: Game That Improves Neurological Function Comes to iPad and iPhone (VIDEO)

Lumosity is a web-based brain training game developed by a neuroscience research company that has achieved popularity on the Internet, but it's now available on the iPad and iPhone as a mobile app.

Beaufort, South Carolina is the Happiest Seaside Town

Beaufort, South Carolina, is America's happiest seaside town, according to Coastal Living.

Lake Lures 'Dirty Dancing' Fans: North Carolina Town Hosts Many Film Sets (VIDEO)

Lake Lure, North Carolina, is a familiar place to anyone who has seen "Dirty Dancing," and every August, the town pays homage to the classic film with the Dirty Dancing Festival.

Bribing a More Common Practice Among Airline Passengers Looking for a Better Seat

As airlines add fees, more desirable seats have become more expensive and more difficult to book, resulting in some passengers offering bribes for better seats.

United Airlines Employees Steal Luggage From Asiana Airlines Passengers (VIDEO)

In the chaos surrounding the crash of Asiana Flight 214, an employee of United Airlines and his fiancée allegedly stole luggage that they exchanged at Nordstrom's.

Historic Lighthouse for Sale: U.S. Government Auctions Off Tallest Light Station In Boston Harbor

For anyone interested in purchasing an historic lighthouse, the opportunity will be available for five more days as the U.S. government auctions off Graves Island Light Station, which is the tallest lighthouse in Boston Harbor.

Kristen Chenoweth: Actress Sings Spoof of Song 'Popular' Telling Weiner to 'Stop Acting Like a Big Old Whore' (VIDEO)

Kristen Chenoweth appeared on the "Tonight Show" and sang the song "Popular" from the hit Broadway musical "Wicked," a show made famous with Chenoweth and Idina Menzel in the starring roles.