Articles by Katie McFadden
Drunk Flight Attendant Charged For Being Eight Times Over the Legal Drinking Limit While Working
A flight attendant has been fired and charged after blood tests showed that she was eight times over the legal drinking limit on a UK-bound flight from Dubai.
Democratic National Convention 2012: Complete DNC Schedule For Tuesday, September 4
A complete DNC 2012 schedule for the first day of the convention. The 2012 Democratic National Convention kicks off September 4 as President Obama and Vice President Biden fight for reelection.
What Name Does Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Use to Check In to Hotels? Kardashian Aliases Revealed
When celebrities go on vacation, they typically go to get away from work, the media and fans, so some develop fake names for when they check into hotels or rent car services. While the Kardashians aren't ones that seem to go out their way to avoid the spotlight, even on vacation, they too have aliases that they use while traveling.
Democratic National Convention 2012: Travelers Notice Changes At the Airport & On The Road in Charlotte for DNC
Things are a little busier at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport this week as the Democratic National Convention is in town. As 11,000 people flew into the North Carolina airport on Sunday, they may have noticed that there were some changes including a high number of security agents
Pilot Killed in Plane Crash at Quad-City Air Show in Iowa [VIDEO]
The Quad-City Air Show in Davenport., turned tragic when one of the planes crashed into the ground, killing the pilot on board.
Russell Crowe Gets Picked Up By Coast Guard After Getting Lost While Kayaking Off Long Island
Actor Russell Crowe had an interesting start to his Labor Day weekend. Crowe had to be saved by the Coast Guard after getting lost while kayaking off Long Island, New York.
Legionnaires’ Disease Kills 3 People Who Stayed at Chicago Marriott Hotel, Thousands Possibly Exposed
Legionnaires' disease has killed three people who stayed at the JW Marriott in downtown Chicago.
New Thrills Coming to Six Flags Theme Parks Across the Country in 2013 [VIDEO]
Six Flags theme parks across the country will be seeing some changes next season. From new rides to new shows, several of the 19 theme parks will be have something new for people to enjoy.
Hantavirus at Yosemite National Park: What You Need to Know About Hantavirus
Answers to commonly asked question about hantavirus. Hantavirus is Yosemite National Park has caused two deaths and a few others have contracted the rodent-born disease.
Blue Moon August 2012: What is a Blue Moon?
On August 31, the blue moon will rise in the skies and many are wondering what a blue moon is exactly. First off, it isn't blue.
New Jersey Man Sexually Assaults Sleeping Woman on a United Airlines Flight
A New Jersey man was indicted on Thursday for sexually abusing a woman who had fallen sleep next to him.
The Backstreet Boys 20th Anniversary Cruise, With All 5 Members, Set For October 2013 [VIDEO]
The Backstreet Boys have reunited and they'll be holding a cruise for fans in 2013. Backstreet's back alright. The 90's boy band, the Backstreet Boys reunited on "Good Morning America" to perform in their summer concert series in Central Park and to make a big announcement.
Baby Born on a Plane Named for Emirates Airline
One child is going to have an interesting story to tell when they explain how they got their name. A baby, born on an airplane, was named after the Dubai-based carrier Emirates. The child's name is EK, the flight code for the airline.
Simon Cowell The Hero: 'X-Factor' Judge Rescues 9 People from Sinking Yacht on St. Tropez Vacation
Simon Cowell may be known as the mean judge on 'X Factor' and formerly "American Idol," but this week, he's being called a hero. Simon Cowell reportedly saved the lives of nine people on a sinking yacht off the coast of south France.
Australian Tourist Crashes the Set of 'Gossip Girl' in New York City
An Australian tourist who happens to be a major fan of the show "Gossip Girl" had the experience of a lifetime during a trip to New York. The 26-year-old woman hoped to catch a glimpse of her favorite stars of the show, but she found herself being mistaken for an extra on the set and got to become a part of the filming for a day.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom to Get Extraordinary Cirque Dreams Dolphin Show in 2013
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in California will add an extraordinary new dolphin show to its list of endless entertainment. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is teaming up with theatrical visionary Neil Goldberg and his acclaimed Cirque Dreams entertainment brand to present a new cutting edge dolphin show featuring Cirque Dreams next year.
Hilarious Video of a Dolphin Humping a Female Tourist in Cuba Goes Viral [SEE VIDEO]
Swimming with dolphins is a bucket list item for many travelers. Tourism companies around the world host swim with dolphin programs so tourists can get up close and personal with the friendly marine creatures. One woman got more than she bargained for when a dolphin jumped out of the water and humped her.
Tourist in Iceland Joins in Search for Missing Person Before Realizing She Is the Missing Person
Some people go on a quest to find themselves, but one woman discovered that she was literally trying to find herself. A tourist in Iceland spent the weekend helping out in a search for a missing person before she realized she was the person that everyone was looking for.
Time For a Girls' Vacation! Top Girlfriend Getaways
A girls' night out is a good way for girlfriends to get together and have fun, but sometimes one night just isn't enough. Sometimes the girls just need to get away for a while so planning a fun girl's trip is a necessity.
Venus the Two-Faced Cat Becomes Internet Sensation & She's Completely Real [VIDEO]
A two-faced cat named Venus is becoming a hit on the internet as people do a double-take at this uniquely marked feline. Each half of Venus' face is completely different, leading people to believe that she's just a work of photoshop or even painted, but the two-faced cat's markings are completely real.
Ambergris Found By British Boy Could be Worth $60,000: What is this Strange Find? [VIDEO]
A young British boy may be rich after finding ambergris on a beach. Ambergris may sound like a rare jewel, but it's really just whale vomit that solidified after many decades. Despite how gross that sounds, the discovery may be worth up to $60,000.
Self-Service Airport Coming Near You? Airlines Implement More Self-Service Technologies
The world is getting more independent these days. There are self-service gas stations, self- service checkout lines and self-service buffet restaurants, but self-service airports may become the new big thing for those who travel.
Tomatina Festival 2012: 40,000 Revellers Join in Bunol, Spain For Tomato Food Fight (PHOTOS)
The Tomatina festival came to Spain, leaving tens of thousands of people covered in red after 120 tons of tomatoes were thrown around the city of Bunol.
Katy Perry Heads to Disneyland After John Mayer Split
Katy Perry spent some time at the 'happiest place on earth' this week to get over the sadness of her breakup with singer John Mayer.
New Orleans Tourism Comes To Halt As Hurricane Isaac Makes Landfall: Airports, Restaurants and Attractions Closed
A Hurricane Isaac, the 9th storm of the 2012 Hurricane Season makes its way over Louisiana, New Orleans tourism has come to a screeching halt. Many attractions, restaurants, and even some airports are closed as the Category 1 hurricane strikes the city just seven years after Hurricane Katrina hit.
Coast Guard Searches For Man Who Jumped From Carnival Cruise Ship Off Florida Coast
Rescue crews in Florida are searching for a man who reportedly jumped off of a Carnival cruise ship, 90 feet down into the waters below.
Lindsay Lohan Banned From Chateau Marmont Hotel Over $46,000 Unpaid Bill
Lindsay Lohan was kicked out and banned from the famous Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood after not paying a $46,350.04 bill
Republican National Convention 2012: Complete GOP Convention Schedule After Hurricane Isaac Delay
Complete GOP Convention Schedule The Republican National Convention was postponed after Hurricane Isaac threatened and passed the southern tip of Florida and through the Gulf of Mexico.
Hantavirus Exposure at Yosemite National Park Causes 2 Deaths, 1,700 Past Campers Warned
Hantavirus seems to be a growing problem at Yosemite National Park at the second person to contract the illness while at the park has died. Park officials have contacted 1,700 former visitors to tell them that may have also been exposed to the Hantavirus.
United and American Airlines Assist Customers Affected by Hurricane Isaac
Hurricane Isaac, the 9th storm of the 2012 Hurricane season, is causing problems for travelers in the southeastern United States. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, but certain airlines like United and American Airlines are willing to help customers who need to change their travel plans due to the storm.
