Articles by Maxine Wally
Martha Stewart Loses Bid; JC Penney Tries Ending Legal Battle
JC Penney Interim CEO Ullman has had a handful to deal with, as he reportedly is now trying to end a long legal battle over Martha Stewart's home goods line.
Hotels Customize Guest Experiences By Offering Vegan Skincare Products and Free Flowers
Hotels are trying new ways to let guests personalize their stay, pulling out all the stops for luxuries like free flowers for the room, vegan skincare products, and memory foam mattress toppers.
Gucci Mane Indicted for Assault in Atlanta
Rapper Gucci Mane might have to do some jail time, as the 33-year-old has now been indicted on one count of aggravated assault.
Bus Crashes in Texas, Killing Two, Injuring at Least 20
A charter bus bound for a casino in Oklahoma crashed off the President George Bush Turnpike near Dallas, Texas, Thursday.
FAA Looks to Outlaw Pilots Texting While Flying
Lawmakers are questioning whether or not pilots should be allowed to use personal electronic devices behind the wheel at all.
Coping With Travel: How to Heal a Broken Heart With A Trip
You just got out of a relationship, and you've exhausted the box of chocolates and the pack of Kleenex. Perfect time for a vacation, wouldn't you say?
Cheney 'Deep Doo-Doo': Former VP Thinks U.S. is in Big Trouble With North Korea
Dick Cheney is fearful of what unpredictable North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's up to next. There are no bones about it: Dick Cheney is scared out of his wits.
Risky Travel Destinations, Bite the Forbidden Fruit
Here are two places that have, in the past, been off limits to tourists. Now, play your hand in the game of risk and check out North Korea or Myanmar for your next vacation.
3 Places You'll See Picasso in Chicago
Picasso influenced Chicago despite never having actually visited-the Midwestern city was first to feature his pieces in its art galleries, where the artist first gained notoriety.
George W. Bush Raises $500 Million for Presidential Library
Former President George W. Bush is known for rolling in the dough-this time, he's got it made on behalf of his presidential library.
Virgin Fliers Party Down, Celebrate New Routes to Los Angeles and San Francisco
Virgin America celebrated new service routes to Los Angeles and San Francisco with a full-on party at Newark airport, where they began flying planes to the West Coast last week.
Dutch National Museum to Reopen Saturday After 10-Year Hiatus
After a 10-year renovation hiatus, The Rijksmuseum, the National Museum of Netherlands, will reopen Saturday, April 13.
Tweeting While Traveling Leads to a Happier Person
A new study shows levels of contentment encapsulated in Tweets are influenced by how far away from home you are.
Blue Angels Grounded by US Air Force Due to Budget Cuts
The United States Air Force announced they will ground nearly a third of its combat planes including fighters, bombers, warning and control aircrafts, and the Blue Angel fleet of performing planes.
Chinese Tour Operators Halt Tours to North Korea at Officials' Request
A handful of tour operators in China have stopped their trips to North Korea, amidst Pyongyang's war rhetoric and suggestions that foreigners evacuate the country in preparation for what they say will surely come to the Korean peninsula.
J.C. Penney CEO Out: Ron Johnson Fired Due to Slumping Sales
J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson has been removed from hire, and will be replaced by interim CEO Mike Ullman, who was the former chief executive.
2 Navy Divers Drowned: Autopsy Reveals Accidental Deaths in Super Pond Incident
Two U.S. Navy divers from the Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit died while in a Maryland Super Pond in February; their autopsies came back Monday, with cause of death as accidental drowning.
San Diego's Beaches Under Threat By Bird Poop
The surplus of once-endangered birds is creating a stench of a problem for La Jolla beach business owners.
Obama BB Gun: Man Arrested After Wielding Pellet Rifle Near President Obama's Motorcade Path
Police arrested a man in Bloomfield, Connecticut holding a pellet rifle near President Obama's motorcade path Monday.
South Korea Urges Tourists Not to Fear Visiting Country
Seoul government public relations met on Monday to discuss how they will go about promoting Seoul as a safe destination for foreign travels, despite the situation in North Korea.
Kanye West Sued for Alleged Improper Sampling (VIDEO)
Kanye West is being sued for one of his most popular refrains: "get down, girl, go 'head, get down."
Illinois Municipalities Sue Online Travel Companies Priceline, Expedia and Travelocity for Tax Evasion
A few communities in Southland, Illinois are suing online travel agencies including Priceline, Expedia and Travelocity for not handing over proper hotel occupancy taxes.
Increased CO2 Levels Will Contribute to Plane Turbulence (VIDEO)
Scientists predict that over the next four decades, climate change will cause more turbulence on flights.
Ebert Funeral Protest: Westboro Baptist Church Plans to Picket Movie Critic Funeral
The funeral of widely-liked and well-known movie critic Roger Ebert was held today at the Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago at 10 a.m.; the radical Westboro Baptist Church insisted they'd be in attendance.
UNICEF and Amadeus Partner Up to Donate Money from Booked Trips
UNICEF has joined forces with travel tech company Amadeus so that each time you book a flight, you're also making a small donation.
Snowmass Village to Host Mountain Travel Symposium
This week, Snowmass Village will host the largest gathering of mountain travelers in the nation, as the annual Mountain Travel Symposium kicks off.
New Site TripReactor Brings Together Advertising and Editorial For Booking Trips
When his 2010 venture WaySavvy-a site meant to simplify trip planning- didn't get off the ground, Michael Raybman invested his interests in a new startup called TripReactor.
Fliers Grumble Over Packed and Overbooked Flights
A recent study sponsored by Purdue University and Wichita State University released today reveals that consumer complaints to the Department of Transportation grew by 20% last year.
Two Men Dead at Canada Day Care; 53 Children Safe
Two men died Friday morning in a Canadian day care center, after one armed with a shotgun rushed in a little before 10:30 a.m. and opened fire.
Animal-Powered Farming Goes Global
From Michigan to Uganda, Tillers International farm uses sustainable, animal powered farming-- and wants to bring it to the world.
