Articles by Katie McFadden
Jared Leto Dead? Actor Becomes Victim of Internet Death Hoax
Jared Leto is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the musician and actor did not die. He's just the victim on an Internet death hoax. Leto is just fine.
Steven Gerrard Dead? English Footballer Becomes Victim of Internet Death Hoax
Steven Gerrard is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the English footballer for Liverpool didn't die. He's just the victim of an Internet death hoax. Steven Gerrard is just fine.
Passenger Escorted off Spirit Airlines Flight After Screaming & Saying There is a Bomb on Board
A passenger was forcibly removed from a Spirit Airlines flight because he wouldn't stop screaming and saying there was a bomb on the plane.
Carnival Cruise Lines Faces Lawsuit After Security Guard 'Beat Up' Teen
Carnival Cruise Lines is facing a lawsuit after a South Florida teen claimed that a security guard on the ship beat him up.
Thanksgiving Storm: Delta & US Airways Waive Flight Change Fees Ahead of Nor'easter
With the Thanksgiving storm getting ready to pummel the east coast and disrupt holiday travel, major airlines are already waiving fees for travelers to change their tickets.
St. Peter's Bones: Fragments of First Pope Put on Display for First Time at Vatican
St. Peter's bones are now on display for the first time. The fragments had been buried beneath the Vatican for many centuries and then hidden away inside the Holy See for several decades, but now the public can see the possible remains of one of the founding fathers of the Christian church.
Thanksgiving Storm: Weather Could Impact Millions of Travelers Over Holiday
A Thanksgiving storm could spell trouble for travelers this week. A powerful winter storm, which has already killed eight people, is headed towards the east coast as Thanksgiving approaches.
Aaron Rodgers Car Accident: Internet Hoax Claims Packers Quarterback Broke Both Legs Again
Aaron Rodgers, broke both of his legs in a car accident. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the Green Bay Packers quarterback didn't break his legs because he was never in a car accident. Rodgers is the victim of an Internet hoax.
Dubai Airshow Ends Early Due to Heavy Rainfall that Flooded Exhibition Hall
The Dubai Airshow was forced to end early on its last day because rainfall flooded part of the trade show's exhibition hall.
World's Longest Flight: Singapore Airlines Ends Direct Flight to New York
The world's longest flight is coming to an end this weekend. Singapore Airlines will no longer fly the direct business-class between Singapore and New York.
Plane Lands at Wrong Airport: Cargo Flight Accidentally Lands 9 Miles Away
A plane landed at the wrong airport on Wednesday night. The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter cargo plane was supposed to fly to the McConnell Air Force Base from New York JFK Airport, however it landed at Jabara Airport near Wichita instead and now it might be stuck there.
JetBlue Flight Diverted to Orlando After Emergency Slide Opens Mid-Flight
A JetBlue flight was diverted to Orlando on Wednesday after an emergency evacuation slide opened mid-air.
Thanksgiving 2013: Greyhound Bus Service Expects Busy Travel Period Over Holiday
Greyhound is expecting a busy travel season this Thanksgiving 2013. The largest intercity bus transportation provider is getting ready to accommodate more than half million customers traveling to more than 3,800 destinations across the country between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1.
Underwater Hotel: New Room Off Tanzania, Africa Lets Guests Sleep With the Fish
Want to sleep under the sea? A new underwater hotel found off of a remote African island offers just that. The floating hotel, located off Pemba Island near Tanzania, is a first for Africa.
Thanksgiving 2013: More Travelers to Take to the Road As Gas Prices Average Below $3 a Gallon
Thanksgiving travel is going to be busy this holiday and part of the reason is due to cheaper than usual gas prices. According to AAA, drivers are expected to pay the cheapest gas prices for the Thanksgiving holidays since 2010.
Thanksgiving 2013: 43.4 Million Americans Expected to Travel this Holiday According to AAA
It's going to be a big travel time this Thanksgiving 2013. According to AAA, 43.4 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home during the holiday weekend. However despite the high number, it is a slight decrease of 1.5 percent from the 44 million who traveled last year.
Gold in the Toilet? Cleaning Crews Find $1.1M in Gold in Jet Airways Lavatory
Gold bars in the toilet? That's what the cleaning crew found in a commercial plane toilet. The worker found 24 gold bars worth more than $1 million stuffed into a compartment in the toilet on a flight in eastern India.
Highest-Paid Musician: Madonna Takes Income Crown With $125M According to Forbes
Lady Gaga and Madonna have an ongoing rivalry but there's only one winner when it comes to the highest-paid musician and the crown goes to Madonna. Making $125 million over the past year, the Material Girl is the highest paid musician according to Forbes.
NYC Tobacco Law: Mayor Bloomberg Signs Legislation Raising Minimum Sale Age to 21
A new NYC tobacco law has been signed.New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed legislation on Tuesday that raises the tobacco-purchasing law to 21, up from 18. The new law will officially go into effect in six months.
Super Bowl 2014: Hotels Charge Extravagant Rates as High as 800% More Than Usual For Game Day Weekend in NYC and NJ
Those planning to be in New York City of New Jersey during Super Bowl 2014 can expect to pay much higher hotel prices than usual.
All-Inclusive Resorts: Top 10 in the World According to TripAdvisor
All-inclusive resorts are a popular option for travelers who don't want too much hassle in their vacation.
Elk Euthanized: Animal Shown Headbutting Man in Viral Video is Put Down by National Park
An elk was euthanized after it was featured in a video that went viral this week. Officials from Great Smoky Mountains Park put the animal down after it was seen interacting with a photographer.
Lion Kills Lioness: Male Kills Female In Front of Spectators at Dallas Zoo [VIDEO]
A lion killed a lioness right in front of spectators at the Dallas Zoo over the weekend. The male lion attacked the female with a crushing bite to the neck, killing her. Zoo officials are now investigating what could have caused the lion to kill the female.
All You Can Drink: Royal Caribbean Expands Alcohol-Inclusive Beverage Program on Cruise Ships
It was just less than a year ago that Royal Caribbean introduced its alcohol-inclusive beverage packages. Now they're expanding on the program.
Thanksgiving 2013: Travelocity to Provide Live Travel Updates From Busiest Airports for Holiday
Thanksgiving travel can be stressful. To help travelers this Thanksgiving 2013, the 13th annual Turkey Task Force will be available for assistance.
Boeing 777X: New Aircraft Has Record Orders at Dubai Airshow
Move over Dreamliner! The next big thing in the airline industry is the 777X. The new Boeing jet was launched at the 2013 Dubai Airshow and had a record-breaking number of orders.
Mt Etna Eruption: Europe's Most Active Volcano Puts on Weekend Show
Mount Etna has erupted again. Europe's most active volcano put on quite the show as it lit up the sky above much of eastern Sicily and send ash spewing into the air.
Dubai Airshow: Huge Aircraft Orders Break Records in First Day of Deals
The Dubai Airshow had a record-breaking first day on Sunday. As major Gulf carriers work to expand their fleet some of the biggest aviation deals in history were made at Sunday's event.
Rowan Atkinson Dead? Actor Becomes Victim of Suicide Death Hoax
Rowan Atkinson, aka Mr. Bean is dead from suicide. At least that's what social media is saying. However the English actor isn't dead. He's just the victim of an Internet death hoax. Atkinson is just fine.
Boeing Airliner Crash: 50 Killed in Tatarstan Airlines Accident in Kazan, Russia
A Boeing airliner crash left 50 people dead in Russia on Sunday. The Boeing 737 went down in Kazan, killing everyone on board.
