Articles by Katie McFadden
Operation Hat Trick: NHL Stars Team Up With Caesars Atlantic City For Hurricane Sandy Charity Hockey Game
The 2012 hockey season is dead due to a lockout, but that doesn't mean hockey stars can't continue to put their talents to good use. Hockey All-Stars Brad Richards and Scott Hartnell have partnered with Caesars Atlantic City to organize a charity hockey game that will benefit Hurricane Sandy Relief.
Hotels Help Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort Through Donations
Travel can be used as a way to help those who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Various hotels around the country are helping out the Hurricane Sandy cause by donating money to relief efforts and are allowing travelers to donate their hotel rewards to the Red Cross.
Adam Sandler Died? The Snowboarding Accident Death Hoax Continues
Adam Sandler is dead. At least that's the rumor going around based on a fake report. The comedian/ actor is fine. He's just the victim of an internet death hoax that won't die.
iPad Mini Heist: Thieves Steal 3,600 Apple Tablets from JFK Airport in New York
Crooks at JFK airport got away with a massive iPad mini heist. They made away with a $1.5 million loot from the same location where the 1978 Lufthansa heist that was featured in the movie "Goodfellas" took place.
Sandy Exposes Ship: Large Post-Civil War Schooner Revealed on Fire Island After Hurricane Sandy
The waves and surge of Hurricane Sandy leveled sand dunes and flooded many houses, but it also exposed the remains of a ship on Fire Island, off of Long Island, New York. The post-Civil War wooden ship was left fully exposed after the storm.
R.I.P. Twinkies? Hostess Strike Forces Company To Go Out of Business
R.I.P. Twinkies. The golden cakes filled with a creamy white filling may be no more. Hostess has requested permission to go out of business and close down its operations after a crippling put the already bankrupt company over the edge. The maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and even Wonder Bread, is shutting its doors and liquidating its assets.
Paralyzed Veteran Sues United Airlines & Airport Workers After Suffering Injuries & Being Denied Help
A paralyzed war veteran is suing United Airlines and Air Serv Corporation after being severely mistreated during a layover at Chicago O'Hare International Airport nearly two years ago. Former Marine Corps Sergeant Joseph Smith, who was paralyzed from serving in Afghanistan, claims he was injured by airline and airport employees and left to sit in his own urine for two hours.
Red Cross Spends $181,000 On Upscale Hotel Rooms For Hurricane Sandy Relief Workers
Many Hurricane Sandy survivors are not too happy with the response by the American Red Cross and many are wondering what the millions of dollars in donations are going to exactly. A large chunk, $181,000, went to volunteers to stay at a high-end hotel in downtown Manhattan.
Guy Fieri Restaurant NYC: Food Network Star Responds to Scathing New York Times Restaurant Review
Guy Fieri, the loud host of Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," got grilled by a New York Times food critic who gave his new New York City restaurant a scathing review. Now the celebrity chef is firing back at the review of his NYC eatery.
TSA Gives Beyonce's Sister, Solange Knowles, an Embarrassing Afro Pat Down
Singer and DJ Solange Knowles, sister of Beyonce, had a pretty embarrassing pat down by the Transportation Security Administration recently. Apparently her hair appeared to be a security threat. A TSA agent at a Florida airport demanded to search through her afro wig. on Wednesday.
Secession Petitions Continue: Austin Petitions to Secede from Texas if Texas Secedes from U.S.
A wave of secession petitions flooded the White House website as all 50 states said they want to secede, but the city of Austin is protesting the petition. Austin filed its own petitions to secede from Texas and to remain a part of the United States if Texas does secede.
America Recycles Day: Americans Aim to Keep America Beautiful Through Recycling Programs on November 15
America Recycles Day is today, November 15, and thousands of Americans are being reminded about the importance of recycling.
Shania Twain Horseback Arrival Stuns Onlookers at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas [VIDEO]
Shania Twain's horseback arrival in Las Vegas showed her fans that you can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl. The stunt involving over 40 horses was to announce her two-year headlining show at Caesar's Palace.
Cruise Ships Change Itineraries To Avoid Anti-Austerity Strikes in Europe
Several cruise ships in European waters changed their itineraries in order to avoid intense anti-austerity strikes in Greece, Spain and Portugal. Three cruise ships have already changed their plans.
New Sexiest Man Alive: Channing Tatum Wins People Magazine's 2012 Sexy Title
There's a new sexiest man alive in town and it's none other than "Magic Mike" star, Channing Tatum. People Magazine revealed its 2012 list of the sexiest men alive and Tatum was crowned king this year.
Most Stressful Airports for Business Travelers
Traveling for business can be stressful in itself, but there are certain airports in the United States that business travelers find to make their trip extra stressful. A new survey by Concur reveals the most stressful airports around the country, according to business travelers.
Woman Swallows 51 Heroin-Filled Condoms & Gets Caught at Vancouver International Airport
Drug smugglers get pretty creative in the ways that they attempt to transport drugs, but they are aren't smart about it. Recently, a woman at Vancouver International Airport was found carrying condoms full of heroin inside her body and she ingested them.
Papa John's Lawsuit: Pizza Chain Could Pay $250 Million for Illegal Text Messages
Papa John's is facing a pricey lawsuit for sending out some unwanted text messages. The popular pizza chain may have to pay up $250 million.
Plane Crashes in Neighborhood: Jackson, Mississippi Home Hit By Aircraft
Residents in a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi got a huge shock when a small plane carrying three people crashed into a home near the airport.
Cheerleader To Shave Head For Cancer Research in Support of Colts Coach Pagano
A Colts cheerleader has vowed to shave her head to raise money for cancer research after head coach Chuck Pagano was dignosed with leukemia.
Inauguration 2013: Many Washington D.C. Hotels Are Already Sold Out for Presidential Inauguration
Hotels for the 2013 inauguration of President Barack Obama are still available, but they are selling out quickly around the area.
Norwegian Cruise Line Begins Testing All You Can Drink Alcohol Beverage Packages
All-you-can-drink alcohol packages are becoming very popular on cruise ships. Several cruise lines already have a beverage package program in place. Now, Norwegian Cruise Line is the latest company to try out the system.
Drunk Airport Fight Involving a Texas A&M Johnny Football Fan is Caught on Video [SEE VIDEO]
A drunk airport fight between an intoxicated Texas A&M football fan and another traveler was caught on video and it's making waves through YouTube.
Diwali 2012: India's Festival of Lights is Celebrated on November 13 [PHOTOS]
Happy Diwali! Millions around the world are celebrating Diwali 2012 on Nov. 13. Hindus, Jains and Sikhs all celebrate this annual festival of lights.
Sphinx in Egypt is Under Threat of Destruction By Jihadi Sheikh Morgan Al-Gohary
The Sphinx in Egypt is under a threat of destruction. A jihadi sheikh has admitted that if he were to come to power, he would destroy the Sphinx and the pyramids in Egypt.
Human Barbie, Valeria Lukyanova, Proves She's Real In Interview With V Magazine
The human barbie, Valeria Lukyanova, is back with new photos and an interview in V Magazine, proving that she is in fact a real person and not just an internet hoax.
'We The People' Petitions to Secede From United States Flood White House Website
President Obama may have won the election based on electoral college votes and popular votes, but not everyone is happy with him running for four more years. Several states have started petitions to secede from the United States.
World's Tallest Hotel, JW Marriott Marquis, Opens in Dubai
The world's tallest hotel has opened in Dubai, but it isn't quite finished yet. The JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai has opened its doors, providing tourists withs 804 rooms to check into. However, only the first tower of the world's tallest hotel has opened, marking the first of several phases of the opening of the hotel.
Veterans Day 2012: Princess Cruises Aims to Raise $1 Million for Veteran Charities With Special Cruise
As Americans celebrate Veterans Day and remember and thank those who fought for the country, Princess Cruises announced a special Veterans Day cruise for 2013 in which the cruise line hopes to raise a $1 million.
Venice Flooding 2012: 70 Percent of Italian City Covered in Flood Water Due to Torrential Rain
Venice is under water! This might not sound so strange for the city that's known for its canals, but flooding due to high tides has covered about 70 percent of the Italian city.
