Articles by Karen Fredrickson
John Cena Wins WrestleMania 29 By Topping The Rock for WWE Title
John Cena defeated Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at WrestleMania 29 on Sunday to become the new WWE champion.
Margaret Thatcher, the 'Iron Lady' Dies of Stroke at Age 87
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died at age 87. She was the only woman to become British prime minister.
Amtrak Train Derails In Washington After Mudslide
An Amtrak train derailed in Washington State on Sunday after being hit by mud, trees and rocks, according to a railway spokesman.
Travel Without Running Up High Credit Card Debt
Travel is expensive and a way to afford it is to set up a travel savings account. Travel is expensive. Credit card debt is bad. These are both facts, so how do you get around them to afford a great vacation? One way to go is to set up a travel savings account.
Halle Berry Pregnant With Second Child
Halle Berry is pregnant with her second child, her first with fiancé Olivier Martinez, her spokesman confirmed on Friday.
Facebook Blocks Mom Over Baby Photos
Facebook has faced criticism recently over its privacy settings and the sharing of private information without permission. Now, it has censored a woman for breastfeeding.
Great Britain Travel Tips and Updates for 2013
Rick Steves, a European travel expert, endeavors to visit every place in his guidebooks in person every year when updating the annual additions, which allows the updates to include important little changes from year to year. Here are the things that are new in Great Britain for 2013.
American Cruise Lines to Offer Shorter Mississippi River Cruises
American Cruise Lines has changed its schedule for 2013 by adding some last minute additions. They will begin offering a series of three-night cruises on the Mississippi River.
Bynes Eating Disorder: Troubled Actress' Twitter Rant Addresses Weight
Actress Amanda Bynes went on a twitter rant on Thursday night, claiming she has an eating disorder and threatening to sue publications for their claims about her mental state.
Kate Middleton Due Date: July is Expected for Royal Baby's Arrival
Kate Middleton is experiencing what is most likely the most watched pregnancy is history. This week, while on a trip to Glasgow, she discussed the pregnancy with well-wishers and gave a hint as to the baby's due date.
Melissa McBride Mystery: Status on 'Walking Dead' Causes Uproar
The popular television show "The Walking Dead" caused an uproar with fans on Wednesday when they announced that three actors had been upgraded to series regulars for season four, and cast member Melissa McBride was not included.
Disney Layoffs Expected With Restructuring of Company in Digital Era
Layoffs are coming to Walt Disney Company, according to sources that spoke to the Hollywood Reporter. They are expected as part of a reorganization of key operations.
Army General Fired Under Charges of Sexual Misconduct and Alcohol Abuse
An army major general with U.S. Africa Command has been relieved of his post due to involvement with alcohol and sexual misconduct charges, defense officials told the Associated Press.
Hotel Lost and Found Becomes Automated
There is that moment when you are unpacking your luggage after returning from a trip, and there is something you can't find and now, chargerback.com, a new website, automates the lost-and-found process for hotels and the travelers trying to retrieve their possessions.
Page Six Ripped from the Headline's Tour from the New York Post
There is a new tour in New York City for gossip lovers. The New York Post has created a bus tour based on its famous "Page Six" gossip column, which covers all the scandal and gossip on a daily basis.
Items Found by TSA Officers This Week (PHOTOS)
A week in the life of an airport security inspector is more interesting than one might think with this list of scary, dangerous, unique and weird things found this week.
Drug Bust 100 Arrested in Heroin and Cocaine Conspiracy
Federal, state and local authorities arrested about 100 people in a massive takedown across southern New England on Wednesday in early morning raids for their alleged involvement in heroin and cocaine trafficking from the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
60-inch Apple TV Rumored for Release Later This Year
Apple, a company known to launch rampant rumors at the slightest hint of a new product release, is now rumored to be making its own television set.
Jay Leno to Leave 'Tonight Show' in 2014, Jimmy Fallon to Take OVer
The "Tonight Show" is changing hosts again, this time with Jimmy Fallon taking over for (mostly) long-time host Jay Leno, who will end his 22-year run as host of the show when Fallon takes over in spring 2014.
Carnival Ship Overboard: Employee, John Johnson, Still Missing; Suspected of Falling Off Ship
Coast Guard officials had no updates about the missing BAE Systems employee, John R. Johnson, 64, who is thought to have fallen overboard when the guard shack containing two ship workers was knocked into the water while the cruise ship, the Carnival Triumph, was being repaired in Alabama during high hurricane-strength winds on Wednesday.
Clark Gable Son Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Car Crash In Malibu
The son of actor Clark Gable was arrested this week on suspicion of drunk driving when he crashed into six cars in Malibu.
China's Popular Rail System Continues to Expand
The rail system is popular in China with official figures predict a record breaking 3.41 people will ride the train during the 40-day Spring Festival travel season while in a regular month, approximately 225 million people ride a train within China.
10 Places to Go While They're Still Cheap
Travel is so expensive that it is easy to forget that there are still places that are affordable that are worth visiting so here are some destinations that have not yet become expensive, but still have a lot to offer travelers.
L.A. Jail Brawl Breaks Out ; Two in Serious Condition
A fight broke out in Los Angeles County's Twin Towers Jail on Tuesday, involving 62 inmates. A fight broke out in Los Angeles County's Twin Towers Jail on Tuesday, involving 62 inmates.
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez Involved In Paparazzi Scuffle (VIDEO/PHOTOS)
Halle Berry and her fiancé, Olivier Martinez, were involved in yet another brawl on Monday, this time involving paparazzi when photographers surrounded Berry and Martinez, who was carrying Berry's daughter, Nahla, as they arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on a return flight from Hawaii.
Amanda Bynes Fails to Appear in Court on Misdemeanor Charges
Troubled actress Amanda Bynes has been granted a continuance after failing to appear in court on Tuesday for her hearing on two charges of driving with a suspended license.
Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. is a Great Way to Enjoy Spring
April is here, and with it, the cherry blossom bloom so popular in Washington, D.C. Let the view of the blossoms make you feel more spring like and hopefully the warmer weather will be close behind!
10 Least Tourist-Friendly Nations
The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently ranked countries with regard to tourism, providing information on the 10 Least Tourist-Friendly Nations on Earth.
Senator Arrested: Malcolm Smith of New York Arrested in Bribery Scandal
A New York state senator was arrested Tuesday along with several other politicians in an alleged bribery plot to rig the upcoming New York City mayoral election.
LEGOLAND Florida to Expand to Include Legends of Chima Rides
LEGOLAND Florida, already the largest LEGOLAND theme park in the world, is expanding in summer 2013 to include a ride and interactive play area based on the product line Legends of Chima.
