Articles by Amanda Woods
Janet Jackson Married: Singer Secretly Wed Wissam Al Mana Last Year
Amid rumors that Janet Jackson is planning her wedding to Wissam al Mana, the truth came out: Janet Jackson has been officially married to billionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana for a year - but the media never knew until now.
Blizzard Warnings: Winter Storm Slams Part of Texas, Threatens Midwest
A new blizzard system rolling through the country brought hurricane-force winds to the Texas Panhandle, closing highways in Texas and Oklahoma - and now it threatens to strike the Midwest, still recovering from last week's winter blast.
Barnes & Noble Buyout: Chairman Wants to Buy Out Retail Bookstore, Except for the Nook
Barnes & Noble Chairman Leonard Riggio wants to buy his company's stores and leave its Nook e-book business as a separate company, CNN Money reported.
Flood at Oscars: Overflow in Dolby Theatre Women’s Restroom Before Show Began
A mini-flood in the Dolby Theatre's women's restroom less than 45 minutes before the Oscar telecast began prompted at least a half-dozen workers to soak up the water while guests arrived Sunday evening.
Couple Finds Peephole in Mexico Hotel Suite: Concerned That Someone Snooped on Them [VIDEO]
One couple celebrating their first anniversary at a luxury hotel in Mexico made a shocking discovery - a peephole, with a clear view into both their bedroom and bathroom.
Buying and Selling Vacation Time: Now an Option in Many U.S. Workplaces
If you've ever wanted to take a trip but didn't have any vacation time left, you're not the only one. In fact, some workplaces nationwide are finding ways to accommodate people in just that predicament.
Lady Gaga A-Rod: A-Rod Reassured Gaga, Who Was About to Undergo Same Surgery
Injured pop star Lady Gaga recently found support in Yankee Alex Rodriguez, who is recovering from the same hip surgery that she underwent on Wednesday.
Skier Killed: 13-Year-Old British Girl Dies on School Skiing Trip
A ski trip ended tragically for British student Poonam Bhattal, who hit her head against a cement pilon when she fell from a chairlift in the Claviere resort on the border between Italy and France, The Telegraph reported.
Cardinal Priest Marriage: Britain’s Top Cardinal Said Priests Should Be Allowed to Marry
Britain's most senior Roman Catholic, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, said he believes priests should be allowed to marry if they wish to, BBC reported.
Chocolate Bar Resume: New York Man Gives Chocolate Bar Wrapped in Resume to Job Recruiters
One New York job seeker took a sweet approach on his hunt for employment - using the label of a candy bar to sell himself to potential employees - what he called a "ResumeBar."
Fishermen Find Sisters: 2 Girls Huddled Near Site of Crash That Killed Mother
A four-year-old Oregon girl dragged her seriously injured younger sister from a crashed car where their mother lay dead early Wednesday morning -- and the two sat outside, huddled under a blanket -- waiting for help.
Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa Welcome First Baby, Sebastian Taylor Thomas
Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa now have a newborn son to look after. Rose, 29, gave birth to Sebastian Taylor Thomaz on Thursday, The New York Daily News reported.
Sarai Sierra Update: DNA Found on Slain Woman’s Body Linked to Homeless Man on the Run
Blood and skin found on the Sarai Sierra, the Staten Island mother murdered on her trip to Turkey last month -- have been linked to a homeless man presumably on the run for the Syrian border, now a key suspect in the case.
Carrie Fisher: Star Wars Actress Allegedly Created Scene on Cruise
A Carrie Fisher cruise gone wrong has left many wondering if the Star Wars actress has lost it. A Carrie Fisher cruise gone wrong has left many wondering if the Star Wars actress has lost it.
Before They Were Airports: They Were Auto Race Tracks, Amusement Parks, Farmland and More
When you're at an airport, most likely you're caught up in the frenzy of your trip - rushing to make it to the gate in time, hoping that you didn't forget anything, re-playing the itinerary of your trip in your head. But next time you visit one - there's something else to consider - the history of your airport. Some U.S. airports have very compelling, non-aeronautical pasts. USA Today uncovered some interesting details about some of our airports, dating back decades - and even centuries - before planes took off and landed there.
Death Valley National Park: California Site Earns International Dark Sky Park Designation
Nighttime visitors to Death Valley National Park can easily spot constellations in the night sky. As a reward for this remarkable view of stars and planets in the sky over the park, the California destination has been awarded a gold certification as an International Dark Sky Park -- the third unit of the National Park System to earn that distinction.
Diane Lane Divorce: Lane and Husband Josh Brolin Split After Over Eight Years
Josh Brolin and Diane Lane are going their separate ways after nearly nine years of marriage. Eight years and six months after they got married, the Cinema Verite actress, 48, and her Gangster Squad actor husband, 45, have split, the couple's reps exclusively told Us Weekly.
‘Boring and Dull Day’ to Draw Tourism in Boring, Oregon
One rural town known as Boring, Oregon may get a tourism boost after Oregon House lawmakers officially decided this week to commemorate a Boring and Dull Day in the state.
911 Call Over Bedtime: 10-Year-old Boy Called Police On Mother Who Asked Him to Go to Bed [LISTEN]
A 10-year-old Brockton, Mass. boy called 911 on his mom Wednesday night, simply because he didn't want to go to bed yet, Enterprise News reported.
Three Sisters Killed: Girls Found Dead Inside Well in Western India
After three sisters, aged 6, 9 and 11 were found dead at the bottom of a well in Western India following an alleged rape, the girls' mother called for those responsible to be caught and publicly hanged.
Jessica Simpson Baby: Insiders Say Star to Name New Child ‘Ace’
With about four months to go until Jessica Simpson gives birth to her second child, insiders say she may have already selected a name: Ace.
Man Thrown Off United Airlines Flight for Taking Pictures
A travel blogger for the website UPGRD was thrown of a United Airlines flight for taking a picture of his seat on a United Airlines flight to Istanbul last week.
Shia LaBeouf Quits: Actor Left Revival Production of ‘Orphans’ Over ‘Creative Differences’
Just when it seemed that actor Shia LaBeouf would be leaving the upcoming revival production of "Orphans" in New York, he quit, apparently over creative differences, according to a press release issued to The Los Angeles Times on Wednesday.
Tropical Islands Luxury Resort Looks Warm Inside, But Outside, It’s Snowing in Krausnick, Germany
Judging from photos alone, the Tropical Islands resort fits its name -- sandy beaches, clear blue water and palm trees. Vacationers kick back in swimming shorts and bikinis. Flamingos occasionally pass by, and canaries fly around.
PlayStation 4 Unveiled: Helps to Boost Sony Amid Competition From Microsoft and Nintendo
Sony has unveiled the PlayStation 4, its next-generation gaming system, with its promised social and remote capabilities, The Associated Press reported. This release, announced on Wednesday, helps to give the floundering Japanese electronics company a boost over Microsoft and an Xbox 360 successor.
Mindy McCready’s Children: After Country Singer’s Suicide, What Will Happen to Her Sons?
After country singer Mindy McCready committed suicide on Sunday, a question came to the forefront: where will her two young sons, Zander, 6, and Zayne, 10, go?
Couple Finds $11,000: Bay Area Couple Returns Bag Containing Wad of Cash to Visiting Chinese Tourist
On their way to San Francisco for a swanky Valentine’s Day dinner, Carlos and Barbara Landeros stopped by the Golden Gate Bridge, where they found a black camera bag, but no owner around.
Obama Brain Study: Research Examines How Neural Differences Can Predict Political Preferences
One scientific study - dubbed an "Obama Brain Study," was released yesterday, taking an in-depth look at how our neural characteristics shape who we vote for on Election Day.
The Future of Airline Seating: With These Seats, You’ll Feel Like First Class in Economy
It's possible to feel like a first-class passenger in an economy seat. With a newly established airline seat called AirGo, established by Alireza Yaghoubi, a Malaysia-based undergraduate engineering student from University of Malaya, passengers can enjoy personal overhead storage bins, and enough space - even when travelers in front of thme recline their chairs.
Florida Fireballs: Meteorite Streaks Through Sky in Sunshine State
A meteoric fireball lit up the East Coast of Florida Sunday evening, only two days after a large meteor wreaked destruction in Russia, and a smaller fireball touched down in California.
