Karen Fredrickson

Ann Curry: Matt Lauer 'Disappointed' With Media Treatment After Firing

Matt Lauer said working at the "Today" show after Ann Curry was fired in a very public manner, was "disappointing" for him.

Donald Trump to Open Hotel In Washington, D.C.

Donald Trump and his daughter, Ivanka Trump, unveiled plans to open a hotel in the historic Old Post Office Pavilion in Washington, D.C. during a press conference.

Hotels Offering Groceries Instead of Room Service

Many hotels across the country are offering guests the option of leaving room service behind in favor of having groceries or ready-to-make meals delivered to your room.

Cruise to Feature Mass Same-Sex Commitment Ceremony

A leading national cruise line announced plans on Monday for an upcoming theme cruise in the Caribbean that will feature a mass commitment ceremony for same-sex couples.

Gwyneth Paltrow: Actress Cuts Off School Bus While Riding a Vespa With Her Daughter (VIDEO)

Gwyneth Paltrow was caught on video cutting off a school bus on her Vespa.

Airline Adds Nannies During Flights (VIDEO)

Etihad Airways will soon have a fleet of nannies available to attend to children on flights.

Zipcar Adds Hybrid Plug-Ins to New York Fleet

Twenty new 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrids have been added to the Zipcar New York fleet at Edison ParkFast locations throughout New York City.

Iowa Gun Permits Blind People Who Can't Drive to Carry Firearms In Public

Iowa is granting gun permits to legally and completely blind people, allowing them to acquire or carry guns in public.

Tennessee Hotel Owner Loses Law Suit Over Claims That It is the "Dirtiest Hotel" In America

Including a hotel on the "2011 Dirtiest Hotels" list doesn't rise to the level of defamation, according to a ruling by the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Disney and Universal Compete to Attract Visitors With Themed Areas

Park operators at Universal Studios are happy with the profit from their investment in "The Simpsons," a ride in the newly opened Springfield area in the Florida park.

Kentucky Bourbon is a Growing Attraction for Travelers (VIDEO)

Kentucky bourbon is a billion-dollar business and the drink generated $4.5 billion in retail sales last year.

Travel Warning for Lebanon and Turkey Issued by U.S. State Department

A travel warning has been issued by the U.S. State Department against traveling to Lebanon and Turkey due to the possibility of attacks against U.S. citizens.

Carnival Cruise Lines To Reduce Air Pollution Over the Next Three Years

Carnival Corporation announced on Thursday that the cruise ship company would install equipment costing $180 million to reduce air pollution over the next three years from 32 diesel-powered ships.

Jet Lag Cure?: Scientists May Soon Have One Available at Pharmacies

Scientists may soon develop a pill that allows those who make a stop at the pharmacy before vacation to fight jet lag.

What Happens to Frequent Flier Miles on Death?: It Depends on the Airline

Many people worry about their frequent flier miles, such as how to maximize them and avoiding blackout dates, but something far fewer people think about is what happens to someone's miles after they pass away.