Articles by Amanda Woods
Down Syndrome Death: Death of Maryland Man Handcuffed Upon Refusing to Leave Movie Theater Ruled Homicide
When Robert Ethan Saylor, a 26-year-old man with Down Syndrome went to see "Zero Dark Thirty" with a health aide, his family never expected that he wouldn't return home.
What Do Women Want From Hotels? Quality Shampoo, Flatirons, Customized Meals and More
When women travel, they often hope hotels will provide the convenience items they need, so they don't have to overpack. If they can leave hair straighteners, quality shampoos, yoga mats at home, they easily can turn a checked bag into a carry-on, Sara Kearney, Hyatt's senior vice president in charge of brands told USA Today.
Lil Wayne Banned: Rapper Claims NBA Banned Him From Events and That He Slept With Miami Heat Chris Bosh’s Wife
Lil Wayne is clearly not a Miami Heat fan, judging from some recent public comments he made against the team.
Six-Year-Old Maced: Man Charged with Assault After Allegedly Beating and Macing Man and Young Daughter at Laundromat [VIDEO]
A man who allegedly pummeled a customer and then sprayed both him and his daughter with mace at a Bronx laundromat on Saturday night is now facing an assault charge, ABC News reported.
J.K. Rowling Named Among Most Inspiring British Women, Ranked Higher Than Queen Elizabeth and Kate Middleton For Manchester Voters
J.K. Rowling beat out Queen Elizabeth and Kate Middleton as the most inspiring British woman -- at least among Manchester voters, Inquisitr.com reported. The author of the wildly popular Harry Potter series tied Olympic champion Jessica Ennis with 56 percent of Manchester respondents finding them inspirational, while the Queen earned the vote of two-fifths in the poll. Dame Helen Mirren was third on the list.
Cell Phones on the Plane: Possible Lift in Ban on In-Flight Phone Calls, But Some are Still Against It
The long-held regulations against using cell phones in U.S. airspace may soon be lifted, but many passengers and experts are still against it, citing both health risks and the potential annoyance.
Michelle Obama Midlife Crisis: First Lady Jokes That ‘Midlife Crisis’ Led Her to Get Bangs
You may have noticed in Michelle Obama's more recent appearances that her hairstyle is slightly different -- she has bangs now
Mississippi Officially Abolishes Slavery: 148 Years Later, Southern State Ratifies 13th Amendment
Mississippi has officially ratified the Constitution's 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the country -- a step that previously fell through the cracks in the southern state, United Press International reported.
Find. Eat. Drink: A New App for Travelers Who Love to Eat
If you're traveling somewhere new, and you don't have any foodie friends nearby, one new app, Find. Eat. Drink, may be the answer to your search for the best dining spots in your destination.
Identical Twin Quadruplets: Texas Mother Gives Birth to Two Sets of Twin Boys
One Texas couple trying to give their two-and-a-half year old son a baby sister faced an unexpected twist -- they had two sets of twin boys instead.
Leaked Wal-Mart Emails: Retail Stock Goes Down After Email About ‘Total Disaster’ Sales Leaks
In a leaked email, a Wal-Mart executive claimed that February sales were a "total disaster" so far, prompting the company's shares to fall on Friday, dragging on the retail sector.
68 Pythons Found: Burmese Pythons, A Nuisance in Everglades Region, Killed During Competition
Burmese pythons are both a nuisance and difficult to find in the Everglades region, but The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced that 68 pythons were killed during the closing days of the 2013 Python Challenge sponsored by state officials.
Travel Plans of the Filthy Rich: From Justin Bieber to Brazilian Carnaval
For those who have the money, travel is often luxurious, over-the-top and outlandish. Travel agents spoke to Condé Nast Traveler about the most expensive, outrageous trips they have planned.
California Fireball: Hours After Russian Meteor Crashed, Fireball Lights up California Sky
On the same day that a meteor exploded over Russia, injuring more than 1,000 people, and an asteroid passed relatively close to Earth, Northern California residents reported seeing an unusual flash of light over the San Francisco Bay area, leaving them shocked and in awe, The Associated Press reported.
Whale Sharks: When Vacationers Post Whale Shark Photos Online, Scientists Can Track Them
When vacationers take photos of whale sharks and post them online, their postings make it a bit easier for scientists to learn more about these animals, known as the world's largest fish, LiveScience reported.
Malia Obama Dating: President Obama Hints His Older Daughter May Have Boyfriend
President Barack Obama hinted on Valentine's Day that his older daughter, Malia, may be dating.
Southwest and AirTran Merger: Southwest Finally Connecting Its Flights With AirTran
Southwest Airlines has finally begun to connect its flights with those of subsidiary AirTran -- more than 20 months after Southwest closed on its deal to acquire its one-time rival, The Democrat and Chronicle reported.
Rihanna Ignores Brown: On-Again, Off-Again Couple Sat Apart from Each Other At Los Angeles Club on Valentine's Day
Although Rihanna and Chris Brown looked like a happy couple at the Grammy's on Sunday, on Valentine's Day at Playhouse Nightclub in Los Angeles, the two completely ignored each other, according to The Daily Mail.
Gun Tourism: Restricted at Home, Many Japanese Travel to Guam to Shoot Guns
Some travel to Guam for the white sandy beaches, coral reefs and the easy-going island lifestyle. But Japanese tourists go for an entirely different reason: to shoot guns.
Free Crib to Babies Born in 9 Months: Twitter Reacts to IKEA's Free Crib Valentine's Day Deal
If your Valentine's Day plans with your significant other led to a little more than flowers and chocolate, you may be in luck. IKEA is giving away a free crib to Australian babies born in the next nine months, on Nov. 14.
Gosselin Wife Swap: Kate Gosselin’s Eight Children Traumatized When Kendra Wilkinson Takes Over As Mother [VIDEO]
When Kate Gosselin and Kendra Wilkinson swapped lives for a week on an episode of Celebrity Wife Swap, Gosselin's children were traumatized, Robert Hoffman, author of the "anti-Kate" e-book told Radar Online.
US Airways and American Airlines: How the Merger is Beneficial for New York
The merger of U.S. Airways and American Airlines means some good news for New York fliers: now, there will be more domestic and international destinations for New York-area customers, an airport terminal at JFK can be expanded, and 9,000 workers can receive improved job security, company officials and airline consultants told Crain's New York Business.
Russian Meteor: Morning Meteorite Shower Injures 950 People and Destroys Buildings [VIDEO]
A Friday morning meteorite shower landed at a lake near Chebarkul in Russia, injuring 950 people, devastating buildings and wiping out the mobile network.
Pit Bull Saves Family From Fire: 10-Year-Old Dog in Oklahoma Saves Two Women and Five Other Dogs From House Fire
A 10-year-old pit bull named Baby earned herself hero status early Tuesday morning when she helped her two owners, as well as five other dogs, escape from their burning Wellston, Okla. home.
Katie Couric 911: Mysterious Early Morning 911 Calls Made From Phone Listed In Couric’s Deceased Husband’s Name
TV host Katie Couric has lost sleep lately, because of a series of mysterious early morning 911 calls made from a home phone registered to her deceased husband, police told The Daily News.
U.S. Government to Crack Down on Unsafe Tour Bus Operators in Wake of Deadly Crashes
In the wake of recent fatal tour bus crashes, the government is beginning to crack down on operators with a history of problems, in hopes that future such events will be prevented.
Broken Heart Syndrome: This Valentine’s Day, A Look At The Body’s Response to Relationships Gone Wrong
Many have felt the sting of being rejected by a crush, or the pain of a break-up with a long-time significant other. On this Valentine's Day, one ABC News reporter wanted to find out whether it's really possible to die from a broken heart.
Yahoo and American Express Accused of Stealing Travel Service Idea, ‘Insider Escapes,’ From Two Entrepreneurs
Yahoo and American Express are on the wrong end of a lawsuit after two entrepreneurs accused them of stealing their online travel business idea.
Hell-Burger Closed: D.C. Burger Chain Visited by Obama to Close Doors Forever
Washington D.C. burger lovers heard some sad news on Wednesday -- the chain Ray's Hell-Burger and its sister restaurant Ray's Hell Burger-Too, are closing their doors forever, Washingtonian reported.
6 Spanish Women Raped in Acapulco Update: 6 Men Who Confessed to Rape Arrested
The six men who confessed to the rape of Spanish tourists in Acapulco have been arrested, Reuters reported.
