Articles by Karen Fredrickson
Hawking: Big Bang Didn't Need God; Physicist Asks If Higher Being Was 'Preparing Hell'
The universe came into being without any divine assistance from God, according to famed physicist Stephen Hawking, who gave a talk to a full house at the California Institute of Technology on Tuesday night.
'If You See Something, Say Something': How the Public is Essential In Preventing Attacks
Since the Boston attacks on Monday, travelers have been tensely on alert for anything out of the ordinary, but security experts point out that being on high alert is not a bad thing.
Background Check Bill Fails In Senate: 'Show Some Guts' Feinstein Says
The background check measure, which was seen as the key to passing legislation to address the assault weapons used in a spade of recent mass shootings, failed to get support when it was put to a vote in the Senate on Wednesday.
Texas Explosion: Fertilizer Plant Explodes in West, Texas Hundreds Injured; Casualties Climb (VIDEO)
The second major explosion of the week has occurred at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, on Wednesday night, sending a massive fireball into the sky and causing dozens of injuries.
1985 Message In a Bottle: 28 Years Have Passed Since He Wrote That Note
"I hope that someone gets my message in a bottle," goes the song, written by the Police, and for a man that sent out a message in a bottle in 1985, that has finally happened.
Need a Nap on Your Vacation? A New Mattress Store Has a Room Where You Can Catch Up on Sleep
For travelers that need a nap, a high-end European mattress maker that has just opened its first U.S. location, Coco-Mat, lets customers do just that.
Paramount Pictures New Hotel and Resort Division to Open Resorts Internationally
Paramount Studios, long associated with entertainment, the logo of the mountain surrounded by stars coming up before the latest film, is now adding Paramount Hotels & Resorts to their company, with plans to open the first hotel and resort projects in Berlin and Dubai.
Boston Bombings: City Asks for Help and FBI Requests Public Come Forward with Any Information
Law enforcement agencies are requesting the public to come forward with photos, videos or any other information that might help them solve the bombings that killed three people and injured more than 170 at the Boston Marathon on Monday.
New Zealand Legalizes Gay Marriage as Hundreds Celebrate
Gay rights advocates in New Zealand celebrated Wednesday after the country's Parliament passed a bill legalizing same sex marriage.
Cherry Blossom History; The Traditions from Japan
The Japanese have a specific word devoted to describing the idea of picnicking under the cherry trees during blossoming season, hanami, which is intended to represent the reverence of viewing the much-celebrated blossoms, a practice that has existed for centuries.
Beer Brain Study: Can Just a Taste of Alcohol Trigger Cravings?
"It's the first drink that gets you drunk," is a warning from Alcoholics Anonymous to its members, reminding alcoholics that even a sip can cause terrible cravings and now, a new study finds that the taste alone of beer is sufficient to activate the brain's pleasure circuits.
Elephant Overturns Car in Kruger National Park, South Africa (PHOTO)
Two tourists were injured Monday when an elephant charged and overturned their car in South Africa, according to the Associated Press.
Martin Richard Boston: 8-Year-Old Boy Killed In Boston Marathon Explosion Identified
Martin Richard was eight years old when he died as the first of two explosions went off at the Boston Marathon.
Carnival Cruise and Other Lines Offering Discount Trips for Less Than $50 Per Night
To say that Carnival cruise is having a bad week would be an understatement and it would be more accurate to say they are having a bad month, or even year, and some new pricing reflects their situation.
Iran Earthquake Kills Over 40 People; Hundreds More Feared Dead
An earthquake occurred in Iran today, felt as far away as Dubai and India that registered a 7.8 and arrived just one week after a 6.1 earthquake hit Iran's gulf coast.
Other Wife Found on Facebook Through Friend Suggestion Feature
A woman was shocked when she received a friend suggestion from Facebook that turned out to be her husband's second wife an it would not have been shocking except for the fact that the woman and her husband were not divorced.
Patton Oswalt Tweet in the Aftermath of the Boston Marathon Goes Viral
In the aftermath of the tragic event in Boston yesterday, comedic actor Patton Oswalt took to the Internet, where he began posting on his Twitter account, but then moved on to post a much longer message on his Facebook page that has gone viral.
Rodman FBI Informant : NBA Hall of Famer Claims He Was Approached by Agency to Report Back on North Korea
Dennis Rodman, the basketball player and "Celebrity Apprentice" contestant who has recently gained attention for a trip to North Korea, where he seemed to act as an unofficial diplomat, is now preparing to be an FBI informant.
San Francisco Cable Cars: Beloved Tourist Attraction Costs City Millions
In San Francisco, a city known for its hilly terrain, the cable cars stand as a top tourist attraction but these cars also cause a large number of accidents and lawsuits, costing the city millions of dollars annually.
Manda Meat Recall: 468,000 Pounds of Meat May Be Contaminated
A recall has been issued on almost half a million pounds of meat by Louisiana-based meat packing company Manda Fine Meats, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Santorum Hospitalized: Former Presidential Candidate Cancels Appearance In Iowa
Former Senator and Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has canceled a trip to Iowa after being hospitalized for dehydration and gastrointestinal illness over the weekend.
Carnival Cruise Passengers Stuck: Company Blames Delay on Sequestration
Passengers on a Carnival cruise ship faced yet another, in a long line of previous problems on Sunday, as they spent hours in long lines waiting to exit the ship after it had docked.
9/11 Memorial Tickets: World Trade Center Site Charges Small $2 Fee
Visitors to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum must now pay a nominal reservation fee of $2, which allows visitors to reserve passes either online or by phone.
Joshua Tree Closing Due to Graffiti; Officials Blame Social Media
Joshua Tree National Park, known for its expanse of desert covered with the gnarled trees has been closed to the public because of graffiti.
Jenna Bush Birth: Daughter of Former President George W. Bush Welcomes First Child
Jenna Bush Hager, 31, gave birth to her first child, a daughter, on Saturday. Jenna Bush Hager gave birth to her first child, a daughter, on Saturday. Former President George W.
Padlocks of Love Around the World: How the Tradition Began In Serbia
In cities around the world, bridges covered in padlocks have become a common sight, put there by couples hoping to "lock" in their love.
Hawking Earth Doomed: Renowned Physicist Predicts Dark Fate
Stephen Hawking, a British physicist and Nobel Prize winner, known as one of the world's greatest thinkers, has made a dark prediction about the fate of the world.
Kid Rock 'Embarassed' About Being a Republican; Upset About Concert Ticket Prices
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Kid Rock discusses his feelings on the GOP, saying, "I'm f-king embarrassed to be a Republican."
Downtown Project Las Vegas: New Initiative Aims to Start Electric Car Sharing Program
A new initiative from the Downtown Project, called Project 100, is aiming to connect drivers with shared electric cars in Las Vegas.
National Grilled Cheese Day 2013: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco Restaurants Serve Up Dish (LIST)
Today is National Grilled Cheese Day and while the grilled cheese from your own kitchen can be the best, sometimes you want to go out for one.
