Articles by Katie McFadden
727-Pound Alligator Caught An Hour After 723.5-Pound Alligator in Mississippi [VIDEO]
A group of hunters got a record-breaking catch over the weekend. They caught a whopping 727-pound alligator. This came just an hour after another group caught a 723.5-pound alligator.
Teen Arrested For Tampering with Plane Bathroom Mid-Flight
A teen was arrested in Oregon after police say that he was tampering with a plane bathroom mid-flight.
Taxi Driver Charges Foreign Student $4,800 for 150 Mile Ride to Campus
A student from China got an awful welcome to the country when a taxi driver scammed him into handing over all of the money that he brought with him. The student paid $4420 for a taxi ride from Chicago O'Hare airport for a ride that should have cost less than $300.
Severe Turbulence Injures 39 on Thai Airways Flight to Hong Kong
Turbulence was so bad on a flight to Hong Kong that 39 people were injured. Turbulence was so bad on a flight to Hong Kong that 39 people were injured.
Tourist Stuck on Island For 2 Weeks After Being Stalked by Crocodile
A New Zealand was stuck on an island off Western Australia's far northern coast for two weeks after being stalked by a crocodile.
iPhone 5S Release Date: Apple Vacation Calendar Hints at September 20th as the Big Day
There is more and more evidence that the Apple iPhone 5S release date will be September 20. A document has leaked which shows that AppleCare employees will have limited vacation time during the period from September 15 to September 28.
First Lactation Station For Breastfeeding Mothers Comes to Vermont Airport
Some airports are getting more breast-feeding friendly. The first ever lactation station kiosk was introduced to a U.S. airport on Thursday.
Drunk Man Who Was Groping Women Forces JetBlue Flight to Make Emergency Landing
A JetBlue flight from California to New York was forced to divert and make an emergency landing in Denver on Friday after a drunk man was being unruly and trying to fondle women sitting on the plane.
Ted Nugent's Wife, Shemane, Arrested For Having Gun at Airport
Ted Nugent's wife, Shemane Anne Nugent, got into some trouble with the TSA recently for bringing a gun to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. When the 51-year-old was stopped by the Transportation Security Administration, she immediately knew the reason why.
Tooth Fairy: Survey Shows Tooth Fairy is More Generous, Giving up to $50 Per Tooth
The Toothy Fairy seems to be more generous than in previous years. According to a new survey, the national average that a child receives per tooth is $3.70.
Alaska Earthquake 2013: 7.0 Quake Hits Aleutian Islands
Another large earth earthquake has rocked Alaska for 2013. A 7.0 magnitude quake shook the Aleutian Islands on Friday, which caused homes to move and residents to run for cover.
Air Canada to Offer Up to $800 Compensation For Bumped Passengers
Air Canada will now have to pay up to passengers that they bump. Passengers who get bumped from a flight could receive as much at $800 cash depending on the delay, according to new rules by the Canadian Transportation Agency.
Hawaiian Airlines to Offer iPad Minis As Entertainment on Select Flights
Hawaiian Airlines passengers will soon be able to choose an iPad mini as their source of in-flight entertainment during their trip. Starting Sunday, September 1, those riding on a Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 767-300 will be able to use the device.
Wal-Mart Plastic Bag Lawsuit: Man Claims Plastic Bag Caused Wife's Death
Wal-Mart is in the middle of a plastic bag lawsuit after a man claims that an overfilled bag is the reason for her death.
Gus the Polar Bear: Central Park Zoo Celebrity Dies
Gus the polar bear has died. The Central Park Zoo celebrity had to be put to sleep. He was 27. Gus the polar bear has died. The Central Park Zoo celebrity had to be put to sleep.
Man Tries to Bring Grenade & Fuses On Plane at California Airport
A man tried to bring a grenade and several fuses on board a plane in Orange County, California. A man tried to bring a grenade and several fuses on board a plane in Orange County, California.
Air India Passenger Offended By Message Calling Her an Idiot on Entertainment System
A traveler was very upset when she reportedly got called an idiot while on an Air India flight. A traveler was very upset when she reportedly got called an idiot while on an Air India flight.
Shark Attack: 11-Year-Old Girl Survives Being Bitten in Florida, Gets to Keep Tooth
A shark attack took place in Florida over the weekend, but the 11-year-old girl who was bitten in the leg survived to tell the tale and even got to keep a souvenir.
Bay Bridge Closure: Heavy Traffic Expected in California Over Holiday Weekend
The Bay Bridge closure could mean for a messy commute over the holiday weekend. Travelers can expect to see crowded roads and packed buses, trains and ferries as the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will be closed to traffic starting Wednesday night as part of a $6.4 billion span opening early next week.
United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Idaho Due to Engine Failure
A United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing due to engine failure on Tuesday. A United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing due to engine failure on Tuesday.
Tom Brady Car Accident: Internet Hoax Claims Patriots Quarterback Broke Both Legs
Tom Brady broke both of his legs in a car crash. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the New England Patriots quarterback didn't break his legs because he was never in a car accident. Brady is the victim of an Internet hoax that won't go away.
McDonald's Wings To Hit Restaurants in September For Limited Time
McDonald's wings are about to steal the competition. Business experts are warning competitors that Mighty Wings might be exactly what McDonald's needs to get customers in their stores, accord to Mark Brandau of Nation's Restaurant News.
Phoenix Haboob: Massive Dust Storm Rolls Through Arizona
A haboob has rolled through Phoenix and surrounding metro areas on Monday evening. What is a haboob? Another name for a huge dust storm.
African Serval Cat Mix Shot Dead in Detroit, Owners Devastated
A mix between a domesticated cat and an African serval cat has been shot dead in Detroit. The large feline had been seen walking around the northeast side for several weeks. It has been found dead in a garbage can.
Top 10 Best & Worst Airports for Connecting on Time
Don't want to wait long for a connecting flight? Fly through Zurich Airport, but avoid Beijing Capital International.
Cruise Deals: Top Destinations and Deals For Cruises in the Fall
Taking a cruise in the winter and fall can mean big savings for travelers as it is the off-peak season. To help travelers choose their next cruise, Cruise Critic, the leading cruise reviews and information site, came up with a list of the top cruise destinations with the best deals this fall and winter.
Venice to Ban Gondolas During Peak Hours After Tourist Death
Want to ride a gondola in Venice? You're going to have to wait until night time. Gondola's may soon be banned from the city's Grand Canal after a tourist died in a gondola crash.
Cuba Blocked Snowden Entry: Report Says Edward Snowden Was Denied Entry to Havana
New reports claim that Cuba blocked Edward Snowden's entry into the country, leaving him stuck in a Moscow airport.
Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing Due to Smoke Smell in Cockpit
A Delta flight was forced to make an emergency landing after pilots smelled smoke and fumes in the cockpit.
Brandi Glanville: 'Real Housewives' Star Goes on Explicit Twitter Rant Against TSA
Brandi Glanville, of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fame, is not a fan of the TSA and she let it be known loud and clear after breaking into an expletive-filled Twitter rant, accusing the Transportation Security Administration of making her miss her flight from LAX to New York City
