Maxine Wally

Countess Dies in Exile: Merrill Lynch Employee Was Member of Nobility

Not many knew Countess Ilona Teleki de Szek by that title. She kept her royalty status on a low-profile, an exiled member of nobility living in New York.

Michael Bublé Subway Performance: Impromptu A Capella at 67 Street (VIDEO)

Jazz pop singer Michael Bublé sang his song "Who's Lovin' You" with Naturally 7 at the West 67 Street stop in Manhattan Friday.

Bus Crash Kills 45: Collision With Truck Wreckage in Afghanistan

45 people who were aboard a bus that collided with truck wreckage died Friday in Southern Afghanistan.

More Delays on "Hotel of Doom" Opening in North Korea

The North Korean "hotel of doom", was set to open this year, but will be further delayed due to political tensions between Pyongyang and Geneva-based Kempinski Hotels.

The World's Most Remote and Dangerous Islands

Don't you wish you could just get away from it all? With a trip to any of these distant and remote islands, you can-literally, all of it.

Three Ways To Better the Travel Industry

Let's face it: traveling could use a universal upgrade.

Hyundai Suicide Ad: Automaker Pulls Commercial Depicting Man Trying To Kill Himself

Korean automaker Hyundai has pulled an advertisement that depicted a man trying to commit suicide by locking himself with exhaust fumes in one of the automaker's SUVs, the iX35.

Senate Approves Bill to Ease Furlough-Induced Delays

After lengthy discussion over steadily mounting airport delays, the Senate agreed Thursday night to grant the secretary of transportation financial flexibility, in efforts to get schedules back on track.

George W. Bush Tears Up at Presidential Library Dedication

Former President George W. Bush's presidential library was dedicated Thursday, in a ceremony on the campus of Southern Methodist University that moved Bush to tears.

Dubai To Open Lavish Hotel for Animals

Dubai, a country famous for their real estate, flourishing business, endless malls and hotels, is setting its eyes on a new investment: animal lodgings.

Katt Williams Sentenced to Jail and Community Service

Comedian Katt Williams was sentenced Thursday, after leading Sacramento police on a high-speed chase in the California capital the previous Sunday.

Routehappy Gauges Just How Enjoyable Your Flight Will Be

New website Routehappy aims to shift the focus on price and schedule found on virtually every other flight search engine.

Italian Royals Turn Castles into Lodging for Travelers

Italian royalty are opening the doors to their sumptuous castles to tourists, turning estates into bed and breakfasts and luxury vacation rentals.

Chinese Government Allows Travel To Tibet Once More

The Chinese government has let up on travel restrictions to Tibet, after a nearly year-long ban that barred foreigners from visiting the hotly contested country.

Senators Introduce New Bills To Ease Furlough-Induced Delays

In efforts to alleviate the delays that have plagued air travelers since the widespread furloughs, politicians are considering presenting various bills in the Senate.