Articles by Katie McFadden
Man Who Fell From Sky in London Still Unidentified
Police are having a difficult time identifying a man who fell from the sky. Back in September, a man mysteriously fell out of the sky from a plane and landed in a West London neighborhood. Now police are trying to figure out who this stranger was.
Jenni Rivera Dead: Mexican-American Singer Dies in Small Plane Crash
Singer Jenni Rivera is dead. The Mexican-American singer died in a plane crash shortly after it took off on Sunday.
Gas Prices Crash: Prices Down 46 Cents in Past 2 Months With Further Drops Expected
Believe it or not, gas prices faced a crash and have actually dropped significantly over the past few months.
Diners Called 'Fat Girls' on Check: Christine Duran, Christina Huerta & Isabel Robles Receive Nasty Message at Chilly D's
Christine Duran and her friends received a restaurant check with a message that hurt more than the price. The diners were insulted as a message on their check called them "fat girls."
In-Flight Cell Phone Use Favored by FCC: FAA Asked to Enable Greater Use of Electronic Devices
The Federal Communications Commission is in favor of in-flight cell phone use. The FCC believes that travelers should have greater use of cell phones and other electronic devices on planes.
Hanukkah 2012: NYC Menorah Lighting Ceremony for World's Largest Hanukkah Menorah Starts on December 8 [VIDEO]
New York City goes big when it comes to the holidays. The 2012 holiday season is no different. New York already lit up the huge Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, but with Hanukkah just getting started, NYC is lighting up the World's Largest Hanukkah Menorah tonight.
Volcanoes Killed Dinosaurs? New Study Suggests Volcanoes Led to Extinction, Not Meteorite
Volcanoes killed dinosaurs? That's what a new study suggests. Volcanoes killed dinosaurs? That's what a new study suggests. Volcanoes in what is now India may have killed off the dinosaurs, as opposed to an asteroid.
Top 10 Travel Ads of 2012 [VIDEOS]
A lot of planning goes into travel ads sometimes and it's only appropriate that these pieces of advertising genius make it to YouTube. Many travel advertisements have been viewed millions of times. Visible Measures analyzed travel ad views and came up with a list of the Top 10 Travel Ads to watch in 2012.
TSA Agent Arrested For Stealing iPads and Laptops in a Port Authority Sting
The TSA is at it again. A Transportation Security Agent was caught stealing iPads and laptops from checked luggage at New York's JFK airport in a setup.
Catfish Hunt Pigeons in French River [VIDEO]
Catfish hunt pigeons? At that that's what appears to have happened in a river in south-west France.
Gun Found in Frozen Meat Package At a New Mexico Supermarket
A New Mexico supermarket worker was shocked when he found a loaded gun in a package of frozen meat. A New Mexico supermarket worker was shocked when he found a loaded gun in a package of frozen meat.
Canadian Tourist Group Gets $30,000 Compensation After Rowdy Spring Break Students Ruined Their Trip
Spring Break isn't fun for everyone. A group of Canadian travelers received a $30,000 payout after they claimed that their vacation was ruined by drunk and outrageous students.
Syria News: Rebels Say Damascus Airport is a Legitimate Target, Travelers Warned
Anyone planning to travel through the Damascus International Airport in Syria should reconsider. As Syrian rebels fight to take down President Bashar Assad, the Syrian capital's airport is a legitimate target."
Japan Earthquake 2012: 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Sets off Tsunami Warning in Northeastern Japan
Another earthquake has hit Japan. A strong 7.3 magnitude quake struck in the Pacific Ocean and set off a tsunami warning.
Jim Carrey Dead? Actor is Victim of Ongoing Snowboarding Death Hoax
Jim Carrey is dead. At least that's the rumor going around based on a fake report. However the comedic actor didn't die. He's just the victim of an internet death hoax that won't go away.
Marijuana Officially Becomes Legal in Washington, Seattle Celebrates With a Midnight Pot Party [VIDEO]
Marijuana is now legal in Washington and pot smokers couldn't be happier. Hundreds of weed enthusiasts gathered at Seattle Center under the Space needle for the official midnight countdown to the second that marijuana possession officially became legal in the state.
Mall Santa Fired in Maine For Being a Scrooge
The holidays are a time for cheer, but not for everyone. A mall Santa was fired for being a grinch.
Moon is Battered: New Lunar Gravity Map Shows the Moon Took a Beating in Early History
The moon is more battered than scientists once thought. NASA has found that the moon is highly damaged under its surface after taking years of beatings from debris in space in its early history.
Tiny Device Lets Thieves Open Hotel Room Doors Without a Key [Video]
A recent report showed that thieves don't need a key card to access hotel rooms. A tiny homemade device is making it simple for criminals to break into hotel rooms, making off with guests's valuables.
Space Spider Dies in D.C. After Surviving 100 Days on Space Station
A NASA space spider died in Washington D.C. after it survived over 100 days in space. The historic arachnid was supposed to be on display a the Smithsonian museum but it died after a few days.
France Hires Politeness Police To Cut Down on Rude Behavior on Trains
France's railways system, SNCF, is on a mission to cut down on passengers' poor manners by hiring politeness police.
JetBlue Passenger Arrested for Punching Plane Window Because He Couldn't Sit With Mother
One man on a JetBlue flight was arrested because he really wanted his mommy. When the New Jersey man wasn't able to sit next to his mother, he punched the plane's window.
Quake Hits Eastern Iran: At least 5 Dead and 10 Injured
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Iran on Wednesday. The quake resulted in five deaths and at least 10 injuries, with the numbers expecting to rise.
Megabus is Giving Away 200,000 Free Bus Trip Tickets
Megabus is giving away free bus trips! Megabus is giving away free bus trips! Megabus. com, a city-to-city, express bus service which typically offers fares as low as $1, is offering 200,000 free seats for trips betwenn January 9 and February 28, 2013.
Tallest Woman Dies: Yao Defen, a 7'7" Chinese Woman Dead at 39
The world's tallest woman has died. A Chinese woman who was 7'7 died at the age of 39. The world's tallest woman has died. A Chinese woman who was 7'7' died at the age of 39.
United Airlines 787 Dreamliner Makes Emergency Landing Due to Mechanical Problem
United Airlines 787 Dreamliner just started flying recently and it is already facing issues. The brand new plane was forced to make an emergency landing due to a mechanical problem.
Real Snake on a Plane: Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Man is Bitten By Snake He Smuggled on Plane
Snakes on a Plane wasn't just a movie. An EgyptAir flight had to make an emergency landing at an Egyptian airport after a passenger was bitted by a snake that he secretly brought on board.
World's Largest Aquarium, With Over 12 Million Gallons of Water, Opens in Singapore [VIDEO]
Those who love marine life might want to take a trip to Singapore. It's now home to the world's largest aquarium.
Dr. Phil's Car Found: Classic $100,000 Chevy Returned After Being Stolen in August
Dr. Phil's car, a classic 1957 Chevy was found on Tuesday after it was stolen during the summer. Police found the television psychiatrist's $100,000 vehicle intact and with little damage.
Gretchen Molannen, Woman Who Suffered From Sexual Disorder That Caused Constant Orgasms, Commits Suicide
Gretchen Molannen, a woman who had a sexual arousal disorder which made her orgasm repeatedly, died in an apparent suicide.
