Articles by Amanda Woods
China Accidents: Over 50 People Killed in 4 Accidents During Peak Travel Season
Chinese New Year is right around the corner - the Spring Festival falls on Feb. 10 this year. The New Year always means peak travel season in China - and this year, more than 50 people have already been killed on the country's roads in four major accidents since Friday, according to the Associated Press.
Atlanta School Shooting Update: Armed Guard Disarmed School Shooter after he Opened Fire at Price Middle School
After a student opened fire at Atlanta's Price Middle School on Thursday afternoon, injuring one 14-year-old boy, an armed officer working at the school was able to get the gun away, police told the Associated Press.
Burger King Admits to Horsemeat: Fast Food Chain Has Been Selling Horsemeat Burgers and Whoppers [VIDEO]
Burger King admitted on Thursday night that the company has used horsemeat in burgers and whoppers at its UK and Ireland locations, The Daily Mail reported.
“Birth Tourism” Draws Heated Response in Los Angeles County: Officials Request Shutting Down Maternity Hotels
Birth tourism is becoming a trend in Los Angeles County, where 60 alleged maternity hotels were reported in the past month, the county planning department told ABC Nightline.
Adolf Hitler’s Toilet is in a Florence, N.J. Auto Shop
The Garden State is home to one unexpected historical object - Adolf Hitler's toilet. The toilet came off of the Aviso Grille, Hitler's largest private yacht, Tablet Magazine reported.
Dolphin Killings in Solomon Islands Threaten Country’s Tourism Industry
The Solomon Islands government is calling upon its villagers to stop mass slaughtering dolphins, saying that the traditional practice hinders tourism in the country, reported Times Live of South Africa.
Applebee’s Waitress Fired for Posting “I Give God 10%” Receipt on Reddit
Applebee's has fired a waitress who posted a photo of a customer's receipt on Reddit. Instead of paying the suggested 18 percent tip, the customer, Pastor Alois Bell of St. Louis, wrote, "I give God 10 percent. Why do you get 18?" and refused to tip at all.
Body of American Pilot Found: Lucas Gruenther's Body Located in Adriatic Sea
The body of U.S. Air Force pilot Lucas Gruenther was found in the Adriatic Sea on Thursday afternoon after his F-16 fighter jet went missing Monday during a nighttime training mission, Fox News reported.
Atlanta School Shooting: 14-Year-Old Boy Shot at Price Middle School
A 14-year-old boy has been shot in the head at Price Middle School in Atlanta, where shots rang out Thursday afternoon.
Oprah Winfrey Injured: Sprained Back Muscle While Carrying Birthday Gift from Tyler Perry
Oprah Winfrey spent her birthday in bed after she injured her back from - of all things - carrying one of her presents.
Treetop Travel Proposed Near Pittsburgh: North Park to Feature Tarzan Swings, Zip Lines, Tree Stands
Tourists may soon have a new reason to visit North Park, about 15 miles northeast of Pittisburgh. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald asked the County Council to approve a 10-year contract with Go Ape, a treetop adventure course company - as an attempt to improve the park and generate revenue, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.
Afghan Youth Orchestra to Perform in U.S.
Afghanistan was once a country that banned music; when the Taliban was in power, musicians were beaten and their instruments were destroyed. But today, music resounds in the country again, with the voices of children who attend the Afghan National Institute of Music, AFP reported.
Senator Robert Menendez Denies Improper Travel and Hiring Prostitutes, Insists He Paid Donor for Trips
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez's office insisted that the senator reimbursed a prominent Florida political donor for two of three trips he took on the donor's plane to the Dominican Republic in 2010 - a total of $58,500 - the Associated Press reported.
Chile Earthquake: Magnitude 6.8 Quake Shakes Central-Northern Chile
A magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck central-northern Chile on Wednesday - its impact felt as far as Santiago, Reuters reported. Although there were no reports of serious damage, the shock of the earthquake may have caused a woman in the city of Copiapo to die of an apparent heart attack, the U.S. Geological Survey and local officials indicated, according to Reuters.
Monkeys Attack Indonesian Village
A mob of Indonesian monkeys went on a rampage on Wednesday, storming into Toodang Pulu village resident's homes. The 10 monkeys attacked seven people, according to the Associated Press, and one of them, a 16-year-old boy who sustained severe bite injuries, is in the hospital.
Cocaine Diapers: Women Busted at JFK for Carrying Load of Drugs
Two travelling Bronx women nearly got away with carrying illegal loads on a plane, but once they landed at John F. Kennedy Airport, their secrets were uncovered – quite literally. They were wearing diapers loaded with cocaine.
Man Lives with Wolves: Werner Freund, 'The Wolfman' Dedicates Life to Wolves
To some, German wildlife conservationist Werner Freund may seem like a part-time human, part-time wolf.
Atlanta’s Hartsfield Airport Named Best for Amenities & Business Travel
Atlanta’s Hartsfield Airport was ranked the nation’s best for services and amenities, and among the top airports for business travel and connecting flights, according to a Travel Leaders Group Poll released on Tuesday.
