Articles by Karen Fredrickson
Ryanair Flight Attendants Pose In Racy Outfits for Charity (VIDEO)
The flight attendants at Ryanair, a usually no-frills airline, have posed in racy outfits for their annual charity calendar, which is coming out this year at the same time that the carrier is attempting to makeover their image.
Lou Reed Dies: Rock Musician Passing Away at 71 is Not a Hoax (VIDEO)
Lou Reed, famous for his work with the Velvet Underground, passed away on Sunday, and a celebrity death hoax site refuted the news of his death.
United Airlines Assessed Record Fine of $1.1 Million for Tarmac Delays
On Friday, the government announced that a fine of $1.1 million will be against United Airlines as a result of more than a dozen tarmac delays that left passengers stuck on the ground for hours, in some cases without working lavatories.
Travel By Bus or Train Will Soon Be Easier to Book
For travelers looking for the best price on airfare, there are many options, such as Orbitz or Expedia, and now, travelers looking to travel by bus or train will have the same option.
Theme Park Accident Injures Five at North Carolina State Fair (VIDEO)
Five people were hurt, with two of them suffering serious injuries when a theme park ride at the North Carolina State Fair jolted back to the starting point as riders were disembarking.
Sleepy Hollow Draws Halloween Tourists (VIDEO)
With the approach of Halloween and the popularity of the new television show "Sleepy Hollow," the small town along the Hudson River that became the star of one of Washington Irving's most famous short stories has become a popular hotspot for tourists looking for Halloween adventures.
Dallas Airport Has Major Security Change: Music and Mood Lighting Enhance the Experience (VIDEO)
Travelers checking into Terminal E in Dallas have seen a change from the way the terminal used to be.
Chris Brown Arrested for Assault: Singer Faces His Third Probation Violation In a Year
Troubled singer Chris Brown and a bodyguard were arrested on Sunday and charged with felony assault, according to the Washington Metropolitan Police Department.
Brazil to Monitor Prices During World Cup
The Brazilian government has created a committee to monitor abusive price hikes from hotels and airlines during the World Cup next year.
Halloween: Prison Opens As Haunted House (VIDEO)
An abandoned prison sounds creepy, but for visitors to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that is the least of it as the prison has been made into the nation's largest haunted house outside of an amusement park.
Fly to Space In a Balloon: Price Tag? $75,000 (VIDEO)
Some veteran space entrepreneurs have come up with a plan to send tourists up to an altitude of 19 miles, where they will have a view of space, at the cost of $75,000 a ticket.
Halloween Dog Parade: Costumed Pets In Tompkins Square Park (VIDEO)
People love to dress their dogs up in costume, so a Halloween party in Tompkins Square Park is a great way for New York's dog owners to show off their pets dressed up in costume.
Adam Sandler Dead?: Actor Did Not Die In Snowboarding Accident In Switzerland...Again
Adam Sandler has been reported dead again, in yet another fatal snowboarding accident. Adam Sandler has been reported dead again, in yet another fatal snowboarding accident.
Guinness World record for Most Jack-O-Lanterns Won By New Hampshire Town (VIDEO)
A small town in New Hampshire has reclaimed the Guinness World record for the most Jack-O-Lanterns lit at once.
Michael J. Fox Dead?: Actor Is the Latest Victim of a Death Hoax (VIDEO)
The Internet has been saying the actor Michael J. Fox is dead, but that information is false, and the actor is alive and just the latest celebrity to be the subject of an online death hoax.
Tourists Visit the Demilitarized Zone of North and South Korea (VIDEO)
The demilitarized zone (DMZ) in South Korea, somewhat misnamed with guards and soldiers all along it, has become a major tourist destination on both sides, North and South Korea.
Ellis Island to Reopen Monday After Damage From Superstorm Sandy (VIDEO)
Ellis Island is set to reopen on Monday after being closed due to damage sustained during Superstorm Sandy.
Southwest Rated the Easiest Company to Deal With
Flying is stressful enough without having difficulty dealing with customer service, but Southwest has come out ahead of other airlines as the easiest company for travelers to deal with, according to an index released on Wednesday.
New York Airports Lack Amenities Finds a New Report
Though the three major New York area airports have undergone some recent improvements, they still lag behind most other major U.S. airports in available amenities.
Alligator Snapping Turtle: Oregon Officials Euthanize Animal As Invasive Species (VIDEO)
The first alligator snapping turtle to be found in eastern Oregon was taken from the Prineville Reservoir before being killed by state wildlife officials.
Facebook Violence Warning: Social Networking Site Reverses Its Reversal on Violent Content
Facebook has involved itself in a discussion about violence and freedom of expression versus the issue of damaging content after allowing the posting of videos depicting decapitation, calling it free expression, only to later remove the same post.
Marijuana Poll: Majority of Population Now Favors Legalization of Drug (VIDEO)
A new poll released Tuesday shows that Americans think marijuana should be legalized make up the majority.
Tax Season Delay: Why the Government Shutdown May Delay Your Refund
Among the many other problems resulting from the government shutdown, tax season has been delayed, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced.
Haunted Sites to Visit for Halloween (VIDEO)
With Halloween just around the corner, now is a great time to check out some real-life haunted sites around the country.
Airlines Mishandle Wheelchairs of Disabled Passengers (VIDEO)
People who use wheelchairs go through a similar process to any traveler checking their luggage, only their luggage is their main method of transportation, and often airlines return the chairs to their disabled travelers in broken, unusable condition.
Looking for a Vacation Home Stay? A New Website Helps Streamline the Process
For those in the market for a vacation home, there are two new online resources that can help streamline the process of finding the home and getting the best price.
iPad Announcement 2013: Apple to Announce New Products (VIDEO)
An Apple event being held in San Francisco today is expected to feature new versions of the popular iPad.
Orlando Airport Expansion: $1 Billion Project Will Improve Trips to Disney World (VIDEO)
Orlando international airport has received approval for a $1.1 billion improvement project. Orlando international airport has received approval for a $1.
French Phone Calls Intercepted By NSA, According to Allegations
The National Security Administration (NSA) is facing new allegations about invasions of privacy. The National Security Administration (NSA) is facing new allegations about invasions of privacy, according to CNN.
Orbitz Introduces Loyalty Program That Allows Customers to Accrue Travel Currency (VIDEO)
Orbitz, the popular online booking site, is launching a rewards program to encourage travelers to browse the site for hotel rooms with the same frequency they currently do to find flights.
