Articles by Maxine Wally
Scambook Reports Two New Scams, And How To Avoid Them
Here is some advice from Scambook on how to spot and deal with an online travel scam. Any online purchase bears the risk of a scam, but Scambook wants to ease that danger as much as possible.
Arizona Gun Resell Law Forces Firearm Owners To Sell Weapons, Not Destroy Them
New legislation in Arizona that passed Monday will force municipalities to sell firearms acquired from buyback programs, rather than destroy them.
Female DNA On Bomb: Boston Bombers Could Have Female Accomplice
The FBI has confirmed one of the bombs that killed three in the Boston bombing bore female DNA. The FBI has confirmed one of the bombs that killed three in the Boston bombing bore female DNA.
Castro Daughter to U.S.: Mariela Castro to Speak at LGBT Conference in Philly
Daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro will be allowed visitation rights to Philadelphia to pick up an award she got for gay rights activism, following a denial from the State Department issued last Thursday.
Top Tips From the Majors: Travel Secrets to Make Your Vacation Even Better
These are some of the top travel secrets from savants in the business. Advice is valuable when it comes to travel, when so many best laid plans could go horribly awry.
Mount Everest Brawl: Famed Climbers' Violent Fight
An eyewitness has detailed a "terrifying" scene of two well-known European mountaineers brawling with a group of Nepalese on Mount Everest Saturday.
Tipping On Your Vacation: Rules for Gratuity
Here are some tips to tip, at home and abroad. Leaving the correct amount for a tip often presents a hassle, whether you're at dinner with friends or trying to figure out how much to give the bellhop.
Typo or None, FAA Will Suspend Budget-Related Furloughs
President Barack Obama could not pass legislation to end budget cuts that have cut air traffic controllers and caused major delays for airlines nationwide, due to a typo on the bill.
Louis Vuitton's New Travel Book Puts Artistic Spin on Tourism
This May, Vuitton will put out its newest addition to their cache of travel literature: Travel Book.
500 Cells Unlock in Maryland Jail, No Inmates Attempt Escape
About 500 locks on cell doors at a jail in Clarksburg, Maryland opened at the exact same time, early Saturday, in a puzzling malfunction of the prison's electronic system.
Jersey Shore Actor Hospital Visit: Ronnie Rushed to ER for Kidney Stones
Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was hospitalized Saturday night in Florida for kidney stones. Perhaps it was the Ron-Ron Juice that eventually led to this.
Jason Collins Comes Out: NBA Center Announces He Is Gay
Washington Wizards Center Jason Collins has announced that he is gay in a Sports Illustrated article to be published in the May 6 issue.
As H7N9 Bird Flu Spreads in China, Taiwan Administers Travel Warnings
Chinese officials reported an outbreak of H7N9 bird flu in Hunan Province Sunday, causing neighboring island Taiwan to expand travel warnings to tourists in the mainland.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Holds Annual Sakura Matsuri Festival (PHOTOS)
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden bloomed with traditional Japanese culture this past weekend, at its annual Sakura Matsuri cherry blossom festival.
N. Korea Charges U.S. Man With Attempt to Overthrow Government
An American detained in North Korea will be tried in the Supreme Court on grounds of plotting to overthrow the government. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.
Countess Dies in Exile: Merrill Lynch Employee Was Member of Nobility
Not many knew Countess Ilona Teleki de Szek by that title. She kept her royalty status on a low-profile, an exiled member of nobility living in New York.
Michael Bublé Subway Performance: Impromptu A Capella at 67 Street (VIDEO)
Jazz pop singer Michael Bublé sang his song "Who's Lovin' You" with Naturally 7 at the West 67 Street stop in Manhattan Friday.
Bus Crash Kills 45: Collision With Truck Wreckage in Afghanistan
45 people who were aboard a bus that collided with truck wreckage died Friday in Southern Afghanistan.
More Delays on "Hotel of Doom" Opening in North Korea
The North Korean "hotel of doom", was set to open this year, but will be further delayed due to political tensions between Pyongyang and Geneva-based Kempinski Hotels.
The World's Most Remote and Dangerous Islands
Don't you wish you could just get away from it all? With a trip to any of these distant and remote islands, you can-literally, all of it.
Three Ways To Better the Travel Industry
Let's face it: traveling could use a universal upgrade. Let's face it: traveling could use a universal upgrade. We travel because it is both necessary and fun: taking vacations, visiting family and exploring new regions are all positive and often imperative reasons to get on a plane.
Hyundai Suicide Ad: Automaker Pulls Commercial Depicting Man Trying To Kill Himself
Korean automaker Hyundai has pulled an advertisement that depicted a man trying to commit suicide by locking himself with exhaust fumes in one of the automaker's SUVs, the iX35.
Senate Approves Bill to Ease Furlough-Induced Delays
After lengthy discussion over steadily mounting airport delays, the Senate agreed Thursday night to grant the secretary of transportation financial flexibility, in efforts to get schedules back on track.
George W. Bush Tears Up at Presidential Library Dedication
Former President George W. Bush's presidential library was dedicated Thursday, in a ceremony on the campus of Southern Methodist University that moved Bush to tears.
Dubai To Open Lavish Hotel for Animals
Dubai, a country famous for their real estate, flourishing business, endless malls and hotels, is setting its eyes on a new investment: animal lodgings.
Katt Williams Sentenced to Jail and Community Service
Comedian Katt Williams was sentenced Thursday, after leading Sacramento police on a high-speed chase in the California capital the previous Sunday.
Routehappy Gauges Just How Enjoyable Your Flight Will Be
New website Routehappy aims to shift the focus on price and schedule found on virtually every other flight search engine.
Italian Royals Turn Castles into Lodging for Travelers
Italian royalty are opening the doors to their sumptuous castles to tourists, turning estates into bed and breakfasts and luxury vacation rentals.
Chinese Government Allows Travel To Tibet Once More
The Chinese government has let up on travel restrictions to Tibet, after a nearly year-long ban that barred foreigners from visiting the hotly contested country.
Senators Introduce New Bills To Ease Furlough-Induced Delays
In efforts to alleviate the delays that have plagued air travelers since the widespread furloughs, politicians are considering presenting various bills in the Senate.
