Articles by Karen Fredrickson
Vegas Restaurant Crash Injures 10 After Car Plows Through Crowded Patio
Diners eating their lunch in a Las Vegas restaurant suffered an unwelcome surprise on Monday, when a car plowed through the restaurant's patio, injuring 10 people.
Jack Pardee Dies After Battle With Cancer
Jack Pardee, an NFL linebacker and head coach, died Monday at the age of 76. Jack Pardee, an NFL linebacker and head coach, died Monday at the age of 76.
'The Walking Dead' Brings New Life to Georgia Town
In Senoia, Georgia, the sight of a man walking down the street carrying a head used to be odd but not anymore, as the town has become a filming location for the hugely popular television show "The Walking Dead," resulting in not just strange zombie sightings, but in increase in tourists.
Dead In Columbia Dorm: 21-Year Old Found After Possible Drug Overdose
A young woman was found dead in a dormitory room at Columbia University on Sunday morning, according to police.
Tourists Kidnapped and Assaulted In Rio de Janeiro
A vacation turned into a nightmare for two foreign tourists in Rio de Janeiro, when they were held for hours, brutalized, and one of them was sexually assaulted.
Lohan Adderall: Party Girl Demands Drug Before Entering Rehab
Lindsay Lohan is headed to rehab as part of a plea negotiation deal after lying to the police and she is requesting the drug Adderall be provided to her while at the rehabilitation facility.
North Dakota Hotel Business Thrives After Oil Boom Increasing Demand
North Dakota is having an oil boom, which has resulted in a more flourishing economy and a tourism and hotel boom.
New York City Bike Share Program Begins Limited Launch, Full Program to Start in May
On March 30, the first Citi Bike stations were unveiled in Brooklyn. The new bicycle stations are located on the Kent Avenue side of the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
April Fool's Prank to Find Best Video for YouTube Shutdown Prank
YouTube has announced that it was a contest and that the web site will be closed to new submissions as of March 31, at which point they will be selecting a winner, via a panel of judges, to determine the "Best Video
Ohio Church Shooting: Man Kills Father After Easter Service, Shouts 'The Will of Allah'
An Easter service turned deadly in northeast Ohio yesterday when a man opened fire at a church, leaving one man dead, reportedly shot by his son.
New York Bike Sharing Program Has New Date and Locations Set for May
New York's bike program has been much delayed since it was first announced to begin in the summer of 2012, and now, the DOT has released a newly revised map showing the exact locations of the 293 bike stations that will be available when the program finally launches in May.
Lohan Under Table: Trouble Star Hides from Fans While Partying in Brazil
Lindsay Lohan, 26, partied in a Sao Paolo, Brazil, nightclub on Thursday, even hiding under a table, just weeks after an incident that was supposed to lead to a 90-day stay at a rehabilitation facility.
Navy SEAL Accident Ariz.: 2 Die in Midair Collision
A Navy SEAL was killed and another injured after an accident where they collided in midair during parachute training in southern Arizona on Thursday, according to authorities.
J.Lo's Demands Outrageous and Cost Her Lucrative Gig in India
Jennifer Lopez has never had a reputation as being low maintenance, and now her list of demands is being made public, as it has cost the singer a lucrative gig performing at next Tuesday's opening ceremony of India's Premier Cricket tournament, which is viewed by 60 million people.
North Korea Rockets, Kim Jong Un Threaten U.S. Military Bases
North Korea put its rockets on standby Friday as the country reportedly has a plan to attack U.S. military bases in South Korea and the Pacific, after repeatedly threatening to attack.
Kardashian Baby, Is it a Girl?
Kim Kardashian made an appearance on "The Tonight Show" on Thursday to promote her reality television show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, where she also discussed her pregnancy with host Jay Leno, possibly revealing the gender of the baby and addressing criticism of her weight.
What to Wear on a Flight
The way you dress when traveling can help improve the experience, making it more expedient and less of a production.
Bison Attacks Man Pinning Him Against a Fence After Tourist Provokes Animal
A man survived a bison attack over the weekend in Antelope Island State Park in Utah. A man survived a bison attack over the weekend in Antelope Island State Park in Utah.
Jim Carrey eBay Backlash After Twitter Rant and Video Mocking Gun Owners (VIDEO)
An eBay user has since posted a listing that reads, "Jim Carrey Autographed 8X10 Photo So I Can Afford a Gun!" after Jim Carrey made a video mocking former NRA President Charlton Heston and disparaging gun owners.
Matt Lauer Intern: 'Today Show' Host Called Out on Twitter
ust days after stories about Matt Lauer not liking Ann Curry and possibly being replaced was detailed in New York Magazine, "The Today Show" host now has a new rumor to face.
Holy Wood USA, Jesus-Themed Park Among Weirdest Theme Parks
In Waterbury, Connecticut, there is a theme park devoted to Jesus and the Bible. It is called Holy Land U.S.A.
Vigilantes Seize Town In Mexico: Hundreds of Armed Citizens Arrest Police Officers and Shoot at Tourists
Armed vigilantes numbering in the hundreds have taken over a Mexican town in the Pacific coastal state of Guerrero.
New App, Turnyp, Helps Diners With Dietary Restrictions Find Restaurants
For those with special dietary requirements: gluten free, nut allergies, vegan, vegetarian or any other numerous restrictions people may have due to health or moral reasons, dining out can be challenging, but a new app helps diners locate restaurants that fit their dietary needs.
Woman Stabbed 54 Times: Cassandra Nelson's Killer, Lashon Hollman, Found Guilty
Lashon Hollman, who was charged with killing 27-year-old Cassandra Nelson, his neighbor, by stabbing her 54 times and then dropping a television on her head in Saginaw, Michigan, has been found guilty of first-degree murder, torture and other charges.
Bill O'Reilly Gay Marriage: Fox Host Changes his Mind, Says 'Compelling Argument is on The Side of Homosexuals'
Bill O'Reilly is joining in on the discussion of gay marriage as the Supreme Court hears the cases regarding California's Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), calling the argument in favor the "compelling argument."
10-Year-Old Found Alive After Kidnapping From Her Home
Ten-year-old Nicole Ryan was abducted from her home by two men in Northridge on Wednesday was found safe.
Kirsten Dunst: Brad Pitt Kiss Was 'Disgusting'
Kirsten Dunst discusses kissing Brad Pitt in the 1994 film "Interview with the Vampire," saying it was "disgusting."
Yellowstone Community Raises Enough Money to Open Wyoming Entrances on Time
Yellowstone National Park will open on time this spring to visitors coming through the south and east entrances in Wyoming.
FBI UFO Memo Most Viewed Document In Vault
Ever wonder what the most popular document in the vault of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is? You may be surprised to learn it is a memo about a UFO.
Restaurant Apps, E la Carte and Cover, Make Dining Out Quicker and Easier
Anyone who has ever eaten out at a restaurant with friends or colleagues has experienced that awkward moment when the check comes and everyone looks around, unsure who is paying, and two new travel apps are trying to solve this problem.
