Articles by Katie McFadden
Trace Adkins Gets Into Fight With Impersonator on Country Cruise, Checks Into Rehab
Country music singer Trace Adkins has checked into rehab after he had a fight with a Trace Adkins impersonator on a cruise ship.
New California Law Requires Bartenders to Wear Gloves While Making Drinks
Try not to be surprised if you walk into a bar in California and the bartenders are wearing gloves. Los Angeles bartenders have been told that they have to wear gloves while making drinks from now on due to a new food safety law.
Worst Cities for Bed Bugs: Chicago Tops 2013 List by Orkin
If you're afraid of bed bugs, don't go to Chicago. Chicago tops the 2013 Bed Bug Cities List according to pest control leader Orkin. The problem became so bad last year that the City Council passed an ordinance in July 2013 requiring condo associations to have a management plan in place for detection, inspection and treatment of bed bug infestations.
Colorado Springs Airport Installs Amnesty Boxes For Marijuana Carriers
Just because marijuana is now legal in Colorado, that doesn't mean it's allowed on a plane. It is illegal to bring pot onto a plane, so Colorado Springs airport is installing amnesty boxes for those who may not realize it before they get into trouble.
Congressman Asks the TSA to Be More Polite, Say 'Please' During Screenings After Unpleasant Experience
A Virginia Congressman is calling on the TSA to be a bit more polite. After going through an unpleasant security experience, Rep. Gerry Connolly told TSA official Kelly Hoggan that he wishes the TSA staff would simply say "please."
Carnival Cruise Line Offers Best Price Guarantee on Shore Excursions
Carnival Cruise Lines wants to ensure that guests get the best price guarantee on their shore excursions, so they're doing just that. A new program, available fleetwide, makes sure that guests get the best deal possible on a shore excursion.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner: Battery Issue Leads to Smoke on Plane in Japan
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has faced another issue. Gas was discovered coming out of a battery on a plane in Tokyo.
Airline Passenger Falls Asleep With Finger on Slash Key on Laptop [VIDEO]
An airlines passenger was caught on video sleeping with his finger stuck on his laptop keyboard. Commuting can be tiring, especially when flying. One airline passenger showed just how tired he was when he feel asleep mid-sentence while working on his laptop.
Elephant Attack Caught on Video: Animal Flips Car, Injures Tourists [VIDEO]
Nature can be beautiful but it can also get dangerous. Tourists got a little too close to an elephant at a safari park in South Africa and the animal wasn't happy about it. The raging bull elephant flipped over the car and proceeded to trample it.
Cruise Deals: Princess Offers Up to 40% off Spring Sailings
Looking to escape the cold? Take a cruise this spring! With amazing cruise deals going on right now, it's the perfect time to book your next trip at sea and Princess Cruises has one of the biggest sales out there right now.
Puerto Rico Earthquake: 6.4 Magnitude Quake Strikes off the Coast of U.S. Territory
Puerto Rico was hit with a large earthquake on Sunday. A 6.4 magnitude quake hit just to the north of Puerto Rico at around 11 p.m.
Giant Squid: Real Creature Caught by Fishermen in Japan [VIDEO]
A giant squid was captured for real this time. Although a story about a giant squid washing up on a California shore last week was a hoax, fisherman in Japan have found an actual giant squid.
Southwest Airlines Flight Lands at Wrong Airport in Branson, Mo.
A Southwest Airlines flight wound up at the wrong airport in Branson, Mo. A Southwest Airlines flight wound up at the wrong airport in Branson, Mo. According to Southwest Spokesman Brad Hawkins, Flight 4013 from Midway in Chicago landed without any issue, but it landed at the wrong airport.
No Pants Subway Ride: Thousands Go Pantsless on New York City Trains [PHOTOS]
The No Pants Subway Ride was held for the 13th year on Sunday. Thousands of passengers from New York to Sydney dropped their pants and went bare legged and in underwear for the annual comedic event.
World's Safest Airline: Qantas Takes Top Spot For No Crashes Since 1951
What's the safest airline in the world? Qantas Airways. The Australian character has been named the safest airline according to AirlineRatings.com due to its fatal crash record. The airline hasn't had a fatal crash since 1951.
Giant Squid: Hoax Photo Claims Giant 160-Foot Creature Washed Up on California Shore
Did you see the photo of the giant squid in California? Well, it's a hoax. The photo is photoshopped and the report is false.
Justin Bieber Dead? Internet Hoax Claims Singer Died in a Car Crash
Justin Bieber is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the pop star did not die. He's just the victim on an Internet death hoax. Bieber is just fine.
Frozen Niagara Falls: Photos Show Tourist Attraction Partially Iced Over
Could you imagine a frozen Niagara Falls? It happened, at least partially. Photos show that parts of the iconic tourist attraction on the border of the United States and Canada have actually frozen as a result of the polar vortex that sent ice cold temperatures across the region.
Delta New Seats: Airline to Add More, Smaller Seats and Bigger Overhead Bins to Fleet
Delta has new seats coming to its planes. Delta Air Lines is planning to install the new seats and bigger overhead bins on more than 225 planes.
Alaska Airlines Glitch Tells Passengers Brand New Discount was Expired
An Alaska Airlines glitch left customers confused. When customers came across a promotional deal from the airline that was sent to them through email on Tuesday, they were surprised when they found that the deal had already expired when they tried to book it.
Velveeta Shortage: Stores Across the Country Out of Supplies Due to High Demand
Say it isn't so! A Velveeta shortage could means that grocery store shelves across America may not have the delicious cheese products.
Cruise Deals: Travelocity's Sale Offers Up to 80% Off, Plus $500 Bonuses
Looking for some cruise deals? With the New Year begins Wave Season, meaning major cruise lines are having some of their biggest and best sales of the year. Travelocity is helping travelers find the perfect cruise on a discount with its 2014 Cruise Super Sale.
Tallest Hotel in North America Opens in New York City
The tallest hotel in North America has opened in New York City. The combined 378-room Courtyard hotel and 261-suite Residence Inn hotel by Marriott has opened in Midtown Manhattan.
JetBlue Flights Cancelled in Boston and New York To Give Pilots Rest Time
JetBlue flights are cancelled around the north east to let pilots get some rest time. Flights to and from Boston Logan International Airport and New York's three airports are delayed and cancelled.
Ted Nugent Dead? Musician Becomes Victim of Internet Death Hoax Again
Ted Nugent is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the American rocker didn't die. He's just the victim of an Internet death hoax...again.
Singapore Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing Due to Loss of Cabin Pressure
A Singapore Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing due to a loss of cabin pressure.
New Pilot Rules: Commercial Flight Pilot Rest Hours Extended
New pilot rules went into effect over the weekend. The rules will limit how many hours a pilot can spend in the cockpit and will make sure that they have enough time to sleep between flights to fight pilot fatigue.
JFK Airport Closed After Plane Skids on Snowy Runway
JFK airport was closed temporarily on Sunday after a plane skidded on the runway. JFK airport was closed temporarily on Sunday after a plane skidded on the runway.
Passenger Claims TSA Let Him Use Facebook as ID at Airport
Apparently Facebook is a form of ID at the airport. Zach Klein, the co-founder of Vimeo and DIY.org claims that the TSA let him through security by identifying himself through Facebook when he realized he forgot his real ID.
Man Overboard: Canadian Senior Goes Missing from Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
Man overboard! Yet another cruise ship passenger seems to have gone overboard. A 65-year-old Canadian cruise ship passenger disappeared from a Royal Caribbean ship and now crews are on the search around the British Caribbean territory.
