Articles by Karen Fredrickson
Schindler's List: Authentic Copy of Famous Document Has Been Listed for Sale on eBay With a $3 Million Reserve Price (VIDEO)
One of only four original copies of Schindler's list, made famous in the film of the same name, has been listed for sale on eBay.
NYC Mayoral Candidate Seeks to Ban Saudi Arabian Airlines From American due to the Airlines Ban on Israeli Passengers
Bill de Blasio, a New York City Public Advocate and 2013 mayoral candidate is working to prevent Saudi Arabian Airlines from landing at JFK and other American airports.
Destination Weddings for Gay Couples: New Zealand and Britain Want to Welcome LGBT People to Get Married In Their Countries
Britain and New Zealand have both recently legalized gay marriages, giving American couples that are seeking a destination wedding some options.
Frequent Flyer Miles for Pets: Virgin Australia Launches the First Program to Offer Points for Furry Friends
Virgin Australia has launched a new frequent flyer program for pets. Virgin Australia has launched a new frequent flyer program for pets, according to a press release from the company.
Great Barrier Reef Bomb: Navy Accident Results Possible Damage to World Heritage Site (VIDEO)
Last week, two American fighter jets accidentally dumped four unarmed bombs onto Australia's Great Barrier Reef during a training exercise that went wrong.
Royal Baby: World Waits As Duchess Kate Middleton Goes Into Labor
As the world waits for news, Kensington Palace has announced that Kate Middleton has gone into labor.
Aurora Survivors Wed: A Year After the Theater Shooting, Couple Makes a Day of tragedy Into a Celebration (VIDEO)
A year after a gunman opened fire in a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, killing twelve people, two of the survivors, both injured during the incident, got married.
King David's Palace: Archaeologists Find the City of the Biblical King
King David's Palace was recovered by archaeologists in the Judean Shepelah. King David's Palace was recovered by archaeologists in the Judean Shepelah, according to Science Daily.
Man Sets Off Explosive Device in Beijing Airport to Bring Attention to His Grievances (VIDEO)
A man in a wheelchair set off a homemade explosive inside the Beijing Capital International Airport over the weekend.
Water on Mars: Discovery Points to Possibility of Life on the Red Planet (VIDEO)
The NASA Mars rover, Opportunity, has found evidence that life may have been able to exist on Mars. The NASA Mars rover, Opportunity, has found evidence that life may have been able to exist on Mars, according to Space.
Kirk Cameron: Actor Uses Faith-Based Community on Social Media to Get Facebook and YouTube to Remove Block on 'Unstoppable' Trailer (VIDEO)
Kirk Cameron, perhaps best known for his role as Mike Seaver on the hit show "Growing Pains," posted a plea on his Facebook page after the social media network blocked him from posting links to his new movie, "Unstoppable."
Strange Hotel Request: Three Red M&Ms and a Picture of Bacon Please (PHOTO)
Dustin Wray booked a hotel room for himself and his girlfriend at the Woodlands Resort near Houston, and, as a lark, decided to test the hotel's customer service by making a strange request.
Travel to Cuba: Road Scholar Offers Cruises Under the People-to-People Program
A tour company based in the U.S. announced the launch of new people-to-people trips to Cuba that would transport U.S. citizens to the country by ship on Thursday.
Train Derailment Causes Problems for Commuters on the Hudson Line
Metro-North Railroad has suspended service indefinitely for the Hudson line. Metro-North Railroad has suspended service indefinitely for the Hudson line, according to CBS.
Hot Springs Offers Great Options to Relax and Rejuvenate in the Healing Waters of Montana
"Limp in, leap out," is the motto for Hot Springs, Montana, a town that has many hot springs that people find healing.
Tech Detox: Retreats Such As Digital Detox Offers People a Break From Their Electronic Devices
Many people find that even on their vacations, they can't stop checking their e-mail, their Facebook and their Twitter feeds, so travel companies have started "digital detox" trips.
Air Force One Plane Saw a Lot of History But is Temporarily Closed Due to Budget Cuts
Special Air Mission 26000, also known as SAM, served as Air Force One under many former presidents, John F. Kennedy among them.
Atlanta Ferris Wheel: The Skyview Opens With Views of the City Skyline (VIDEO)
The Skyview Ferris wheel opened on Tuesday in Atlanta. The Skyview Ferris wheel opened on Tuesday in Atlanta, according to CBS Atlanta. The Ferris wheel is located in downtown Atlanta, across from Centennial Olympic Park on the 100 block of Luckie Street next to Tabernacle Atlanta.
License Plate Scanners: Police Surveillance Collects Motorists Information Without Their Knowledge (VIDEO)
Police across the country have started using automatic cameras to read and take digital photographs of millions of car license plates to assist with crime solving, but they have also stored information on millions of innocent people, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.
Santa Clara Valley Wine Region is Having a Comeback
The area of Santa Clara Valley, with 22 wineries, came together for the first time to create a consumer event to showcase the delicious results of their vineyard.
Goth Barbie: Mattel's Monster High Series Are the World's Best Selling Dolls
Goth Barbie, something most people never expected to hear, is the best-selling doll in the world. Goth Barbie, something most people never expected to hear, is the best-selling doll in the world, according to National Public Radio (NPR).
French Anti-Gay Group Protests By Being More 'Gay' Than Gay People They Are Protesting (VIDEO)
Hommen, a French anti-gay group that is famous for fit members with flat abs that protest shirtless by being more "gay" than the gay men they are protesting, is back with a protest in a boat off the beach in Montpellier, France.
Costa Concordia Salvage: Workers Have a Small Window to Recover Wreckage
Salvage crews are working to remove the shipwrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship before it gets crushed under its own weight off the coast of the Tuscan island of Giglio.
Eiffel Tower Supporting Gay Marriage?: Iconic Monument is Lit Up With Rainbow Lights (VIDEO)
The Eiffel Tower appears to be showing support for gay marriage and equal rights. The Eiffel Tower appears to be showing support for gay marriage and equal rights, according to the Huffington Post.
Cirque du Soleil Resumes Performances (VIDEO)
Cirque du Soleil resumed performances of its show, "Ka," on Tuesday Cirque du Soleil resumed performances of its show, "Ka," on Tuesday, according to NBC News.
Frommer's to Release New Line of Guidebooks at a Lower Price Point
After regaining ownership of the Frommer's travel guides, the company will be releasing a new line of guidebooks at a lower price point.
Caribbean States to Meet to Discuss Multi-Destination and Sustainable Tourism
Multi-Destination Tourism (MDT) is an issue of regional importance that will be discussed at the upcoming Meeting of the Special Committee on Sustainable Tourism of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), where the heads of different aspects and issues relating to tourism in the Caribbean will be discussing the best way to promote the Caribbean, both domestically and abroad.
Paula Deen Dead By Suicide?: Celebrity Chef is the Latest Victim of a Celebrity Death Hoax
As if Paula Deen hasn't garnered enough negative attention lately, she is now the newest addition to the ever-growing group of celebrities to become victims of a celebrity death hoax.
Thailand Hitler Banner: University Apologizes for Student Billboard Featuring the Nazi Leader Among Superheroes
A university in Thailand has apologizes for displaying a billboard that showed Adolf Hitler alongside Superman and other superheroes.
USS Memorial Marks 15th Anniversary of Permanent Mooring at Pearl Harbor
The USS Missouri marks the 15th anniversary of its permanent mooring at Pearl Harbor this summer. The USS Missouri marks the 15th anniversary of its permanent mooring at Pearl Harbor this summer, according to the Chicago Tribune.
