Articles by Karen Fredrickson
Panda Twins Born to Bear In Zoo Atlanta (VIDEO)
The first pair of panda twins to be born in America in 26 years arrived in Atlanta on Monday. The first pair of panda twins to be born in America in 26 years arrived in Atlanta on Monday, according to CNN.
TSA to Use 'Randomizers' to Route Travelers Into Security Lines and reduce Profiling Bias
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to use electronic "randomizers" to help it funnel passengers into airport security lines.
Asiana Airlines to Improve Training Program for Increased Safety
Asiana Airlines will enhance their training program for pilots seeking to convert to flying new aircraft as part of an effort to improve safety measures after the crash of Asiana Airlines flight 777 in San Francisco.
Dallas Forth-Worth Airport to Teach CPR Using a Technique Seen on 'The Office' (VIDEO)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is offering a new service for travelers passing through, where they will now be able to learn CPR.
Lea Michele: Actress 'Devastated' After the Sudden Loss of Boyfriend Cory Monteith (VIDEO)
Representatives for Lea Michele, 26, one of the stars of "Glee," have said that the news of the death of her boyfriend, co-star Cory Monteith, is "devastating" to the actress.
Singapore Airlines Emphasizes Safety Training for Their Iconic 'Singapore Girls'
Singapore Airlines is known for its "Singapore Girls," flight attendants with a reputation for grace and award-winning service, but they are also well trained in safety and emergency response procedures.
Short Term Vacation Rentals Are the Fastest Growing Trend In Travel
Short-term apartment and vacation homes rentals are the fastest growing trend in travel. Short-term apartment and vacation homes rentals are the fastest growing trend in travel, according to Frommers.
British Government Encouraged to Aim Focus on Music Tourism
A group consisting of both sides of the political aisle has called on the British government to develop a new strategy to support music-based tourism that could help the British economy grow.
Cory Monteith Dies: Actor Found Dead In His Hotel Room at 31 (VIDEO)
Cory Monteith, best known for playing Finn Hudson on the FOX television show "Glee," was found dead in his Vancouver hotel room at the age of 31.
Facebook Search Tool Has Updated Features to Allow Inclusion of Information From Social Circles
Facebook user's who have become frustrated with the site's archaic search feature will get to use an updated version that's designed to make it easier to find people, places and photographs on the site.
Man Plans Bike Ride From San Francisco to Brazil for 70th Birthday (VIDEO)
For many people, when they turn 70, they retire, or they are already retired, and spend their days playing golf or poker, but for one man, it means riding his bike from San Francisco to Brazil.
United Airlines Tries to Raise Airfare
United Airlines has raised their fares by $10 round-trip on most of their domestic routes. United Airlines has raised their fares by $10 round-trip on most of their domestic routes, according to USA Today.
Boston Strangler: DNA Evidence Links Albert DeSalvo to Last Murder Victim
The remains of Albert DeSalvo, long suspected of being the Boston Strangler, were exhumed on Thursday after preliminary DNA testing revealed a link between him and the last murder that was attributed to the serial killer that was known to rape and strangle women in the 1960s.
China Airports Have the Worst Flight Delays and Least On-Time Departures
Travelers that need to get somewhere on time shouldn't take a connecting flight through China. Travelers that need to get somewhere on time shouldn't take a connecting flight through China, according to CNN.
Leah Remini Scientology: Actress Leaves Church After 30 Years (VIDEO)
Actress Leah Remini, best known for her role of the CBS television show "King of Queens," has confirmed her exit from Scientology.
US Airways Offer Wi-Fi On 90 Percent of Its Flights
US Airways say that 90 percent of its domestic flights are now equipped with in-flight Wi-Fi. US Airways say that 90 percent of its domestic flights are now equipped with in-flight Wi-Fi, according to USA Today.
Hotels Offer Takeout Menu Items for Guests to Take on Planes
Hotels are realizing that many people are heading to the airport after they checkout. Hotels are realizing that many people are heading to the airport after they checkout, according to USA Today.
European Airlines to Introduce U.S.-Style Bag Fees
Checked bag fees, which have become common with U.S. airlines, are now beginning to move to European airlines.
Pilots to Need More Training and Flight Hours Due to New Safety Measures From Congress
Pilots will need more cockpit training before becoming fully certified first officers for U.S. passenger and cargo airlines soon.
Delaware Beaches Vulnerable to Erosion During Major Storms
The beaches along the Delaware coast have faced a significant amount of erosion resulting from the major storms over the last couple of years.
Cote de Pablo to Leave 'NCIS': Goodbye 'Tiva'?
Cote de Pablo, the actress who portrays the fan favorite character Ziva on the hit show "NCIS," is leaving.
Death Valley Implores Visitors to Stop Frying Eggs on the Sidewalk (VIDEO)
The temperature in Death Valley this week is above 120 degrees, and rangers have advised park visitors to drink plenty of water, avoid excessive outdoor activity and, perhaps somewhat more surprising, don't fry eggs on the pavement.
Cat Cafe to Open In Paris (VIDEO)
Parisian cafes, long associated with great artists and writers, such as Hemingway and Fitzgerald, will now play host to cats.
Hawaiian Airlines Begins Nonstop Service to Taiwan
Hawaiian Airlines began nonstop service to Taiwan this week. Hawaiian Airlines began nonstop service to Taiwan this week, according to USA Today. The new route will put Hawaiian airlines in direct competition with China Airlines, which also has a direct service between Honolulu and Taiwan, a route that has just resumed after being suspended because of weak demand.
Google Glasses: A New Device for Travelers To Be Released Later This Year (VIDEO)
Google released news about a futuristic device, Google Glass, which can be used to take pictures or videos as well as get directions.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Qatar Introduces One of the Largest Archaeological Sites Ever
The newest site to be inducted into the UNESCO World Heritage List, the town of Al Zubarah, is the largest archaeological site ever inducted.
TSA Reminder: Muslims May Be Participating In Religious Practice In Airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wants to remind passengers not to panic if they see Muslims observing Ramadan while traveling.
Ice Bar: A New Bar In Midtown Manhattan is Made Entirely of Frozen Water
With New Yorkers facing a heat wave, it's the optimal time for the city's first ice bar to open in the New York Hilton Midtown on Sixth Avenue.
Nashville Government Says the City Benefits From Namesake Television Show With Increased Tourism
Tennessee is contributing $12.5 million to ABC's production of the television show "Nashville," and the metropolitan government is contributing another $500,000 if approved by the council.
Colin Firth: A New Statue Recreates His Famous Moment As Mr. Darcy
The scene in the BBC version of "Pride & Prejudice" has become known for the scene when actor Colin Firth, as Mr. Darcy, emerges from a lake, wearing a wet shirt, and now, a statue in London's Hyde Park recreates that moment.
