Articles by Katie McFadden
Amazon Boat 13 Dead: More Than a Dozen Drown Near the Amazon River
After a boat capsized in the Amazon River, at least 13 people drowned, but rescuers are trying to find more survivors.
85-Foot Trapeze Fall Caught on Video [VIDEO]
Some spectators at the Moscow circus got a shock when a trapeze artist survived an 85-foot trapeze fall while performing.
Sandra Bullock: Boston To Get Advanced Screening of 'The Heat' in Support of Boston Law Enforcement
Sandra Bullock and the other cast and crew members of "The Heat" will hold an advance screening of the film to show their appreciation for the Boston law enforcement.
Land Travel Suspended but Flights Continue as Police Hunt for Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
Boston has shut down as officials hunt down the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, but flights at Logan Airport are still operating.
7.0 Quake Off Japan: Major Earthquake Hits Pacific Ocean, No Tsunami Warning Issued
A strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on Friday, but no damage has been reported as of yet.
Miami International Airport Evacuated Due to Lighter That Looked Like a Grenade
A part of Miami International Airport was evacuated on Thursday after airport security screeners thought a passenger had a grenade. The grenade turned out to be a cigarette lighter which was shaped like the explosive.
Chicago Flood 2013: Travel Becomes a Nightmare as Heavy Rain Leads to Major Flooding in the Windy City
Chicago is seeing major flooding this Spring 2013 season. Heavy rain and flooding has put travel at a standstill as major roads are closed, trains are delayed, flights are cancelled are schools are closed.
Cruise Ship & Terminal Evacuated Due to Suspicious Package at the Port of Tampa
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship was evacuated after a suspicious package was found nearby at the Port of Tampa.
Ship on Fire in Antarctica: 97 Crew Members Rescued from Burning Chinese Fishing Boat
A ship on fire in Antarctica led to 97 crew members being rescued by a Norwegian ship. A ship on fire in Antarctica led to 97 crew members being rescued by a Norwegian ship.
Nearly 2,000 Flights Cancelled at Chicago O'Hare This Week Due to Poor Weather & Computer Glitches
Spring storms are continuing to impact flights even though it's mid-April. More than 1,400 flights have been cancelled at Chicago O'Hare airport as of Wednesday due to stormy weather.
TSA Detains Man For Talking About Sandwich Called 'The Bomb' at JFK Airport
A note to travelers: saying the word "bomb," is never okay by the TSA. Even if you're referring to a sandwich. A man was detained by the TSA and missed his flight because he described his sandwich as "the bomb" while at the airport.
Ayushman Khurana Dead? Actor Becomes Victim of Internet Death Hoax
Ayushmann Khurana is dead. At least that's what the Internet saying. However the Indian television anchor, film actor and singer didn't die. He's just the victim of an Internet death hoax. Ayushmann Khurana is just fine.
Snow Causes 60 Flight Cancellations at Denver Interantional Airport
Winter may not be over yet. Due to anticipated snowfall, 60 flights have been cancelled at Denver International Airport.
Royal Caribbean to Have Sky Diving and Bumper Cars on Quantum Class Ships
Cruise ships may have hit a snag recently when it comes to problem but Royal Caribbean is determined to bring the fun back on board with some revolutionary amenities such as simulated sky diving and bumper cars.
Seattle Dead Whale: Fin Whale Carcass Washes Up on Puget Sound Shore
Crowds gathered in Seattle to see a dead whale that washed up on shore from the Puget Sound. The carcass, which has caused a big stench to take over the beach, will be towed away soon so that it can decompose naturally.
American Airlines Grounds Hundreds of Flight Due to Computer Outage
American Airlines grounded flights around the nation on Tuesday due to an outage of its main reservations system. The groundings left thousands of passengers stranded and airports and on planes.
Joe Budden Dead? Hip Hop Artist Becomes Victim of Internet Death Hoax
Joe Budden is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the hip hop artist and didn't die. He's just the victim of an Internet death hoax.
LaGuardia Airport Evacuated Due to Suspicious Package
LaGuardia Airport was temporarily evacuated on Tuesday after there were reports on a suspicious package. This comes as security is on high alert following the explosions at the Boston Marathon on Monday.
Mystery Man on Roof: Photo of Man on Rooftop Near Boston Marathon Finish Line Leads to Speculation
Many images have been released following the explosion during the Boston Marathon, but one image in particular has many asking questions. The photo of a mystery man on a roof near the finish line of the marathon, where the bombings took place, has many trying to figure out who he was and what he was doing at the time. Some believe he may have had something to do with the attack.
Boston Explosions: Flights Delayed & Hotels Increase Security Following Boston Marathon Explosion
After the Boston explosions at the Boston marathon, some flights experiences delays. After the explosions at the Boston Marathon, some flights experienced delays.
Baggy Pants Illegal: Louisiana Town Puts Ban on Low-riding Pants
Are you a fan of baggy pants? You might want to pull them up in Louisiana. A town has made baggy pants illegal.
410 Toilets Stop Working on Princess Cruise Ship
Another cruise ship has experienced a problem with plumbing, but this time it wasn't a Carnival ship. Princess Cruises' Crown Princess had problem with 410 toilets on a recent Caribbean cruise, forcing passengers to use public bathroom for at least 24 hours.
U.S. Airways Being Sued for Discrimination After Telling Black Men To Change Their Clothes Before Boarding
U.S. Airways is being accused of being racist after they refused to let two young black men into first class until they changed their clothes, while other passengers were allowed to wear similar outfits.
Space Mountain Closed: Popular Disneyland Rides Shut Down Due to Citations
Space Mountain is closed along with two other rides in Disneyland. The famous roller coaster and two other popular rides were shut down temporarily over the weekend as Disney took the time to review its employee safety protocols following citations from state regulators.
Cruise Ships Rescue Rafters: 21 People Saved by Two Cruise Ships Off the Coast of Florida
Two cruise ships rescued rafters this week. Now the U.S. Coast Guard is interviewing the 21 rescued individuals to determine where they came from and if they should be sent home.
$10 Minimum Wage Proposed in Michigan
Can you imagine a $10 minimum wage? It might be coming to Michigan after Democratic lawmakers introduced a legislation to raise the minimum wage to $10 an hour over the course of three years.
Escalator Strangling: Man Dies After Shirt Gets Caught in Escalator
A freak escalator strangling left a Seattle man dead this week. The man was strangled to death after his clothing got caught on an escalator.
Beaver Kills Man: Belarus Fisherman Dies After Beaver Attack
Beaver kills man! That's not something you hear every day. But it happened. A Belarus fisherman was killed by a beaver after he got a little too close.
Jewish Man Wears Plastic Bag on Flight, Photo Goes Viral
Some people practice their religious traditions on flights but a recent incident caught some passengers off guard. An Orthodox Jewish man was photographed completely covered in a plastic bag for the duration of the flight because his religion prevents him from flying over cemeteries.
Man Arrested for Molesting Women on an American Airlines Flight
A man was arrested after he molested a female passenger on an American Airlines flight on Thursday. The man fondled the woman's breasts as she was sleeping.
