Mark Johanson

1501-1530 (out of 2055)

Mark Johanson is the travel editor at the International Business Times. He has traveled to and written about more than 30 nations and territories on every continent except Africa, and lived in the UK, U.S., the Caribbean and New Zealand. He is currently based in Sydney, Australia.

Tropical Storm Ophelia 2011: The Projected Path [MAPS]

Tropical Storm Ophelia is expected to head well north of the Leeward Islands on its current projected path.

Rare Crocodile Spotted in St. Petersburg, Florida Community Pond

A rare American crocodile was spotted in the community pond of a gated community in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Boeing Dreamliner Set for First Delivery

Boeing Co's 787 Dreamliner, the world's first commercial airplane made largely of lightweight composite materials, is set for first delivery to a customer next week.

Facebook Changes: Users Overwhelmingly ‘Dislike’ new News Feed and Ticker

Users overwhelmingly dislike the Facebook changes like the new news feed and ticker.

NJ Transit Delays Continue after Power Outage Leaves1,500 Passengers Stranded

Delays continue after a power outage Thursday morning left nearly 1,500 NJ Transit passengers stuck in a tunnel between New Jersey and New York City.

Man Who Killed Mother Over Avril Lavigne Tickets Found Guilty

A man who killed his mother over tickets to an Avril Lavigne concert was found guilty of first-degree murder.

Mysterious Arabic Symbols Found on Southwest Jets

Federal authorities are assisting Southwest Airlines in investigating a series of mysterious Arabic symbols that have appeared on the underbelly of several aircraft.

Tropical Storm Ophelia Strengthens Overnight [PATH & MAPS]

Tropical Storm Ophelia strengthened overnight as it tracked on a path well north of the Leeward Islands.

Tropical Storm Ophelia Projected Path Changes Slightly

On its projected path, Tropical Storm Ophelia will be just north of the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico by early next week.

Kate Middleton Attends Private ‘Princess School’

Prince William sent Kate Middleton to a private princess school to get a royal education.

WVa. Woman Steals Hearse, With Body Inside

A West Virginia woman, 23-year-old Angela DeHart, is accused of stealing a hearse from a funeral home with a dead body inside.

Facebook Changes: Adjusting to the New News Feed & Ticker

Facebook released a series of changes including a new news feed and ticker that have many users upset.

United to Reward Big-Spending Frequent Fliers in Revamped MileagePlus

United Continental Holdings Inc. unveiled its revamped MileagePlus Frequent Flier Program that rewards big-spending travelers.

Facebook Changes: What They Are and Why They’re Getting a Big ‘Dislike’

The recent Facebook changes like improved friends lists, a subscribe button, and a new news feed are not going over well with users.

Tropical Storm Ophelia 2011 Path and Maps

Tropical Storm Ophelia formed in the tropical Atlantic and is on a projected path toward the northern Leeward Islands.

New Bird Flu Outbreak in India has PM Concerned

An outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed in West Bengal, India as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh races to coordinate preventative measures.

Travel Alert! Overweight Bag Fees Hit $450 for Some Airlines

A new USA TODAY survey shows that some airlines are charging up to $450 for overweight checked bags.

H5 Bird Flu Outbreak in India has Officials Scrambling

A new outbreak of the H5 strain of avian influenza (bird flu) has surfaced in West Bengal, India.

Newly Discovered Raptor Had ‘Switchblade’ Claw for Fighting

A new fossil found in Utah with a switchblade claw reveals how raptors used their talons as weapons in fighting.

New Times Atlas Grossly Exaggerates Greenland Ice Loss

The recently released 2011 Times Atlas grossly exaggerates the amount of ice loss in Greenland, according to researchers at the Scott Polar Research Institute at Cambridge University.

World’s Largest Sperm Bank Says No to Redheads

Due to low demand, the world's largest sperm bank, Cyros International, claims that it can no longer accept donations from redheads.

SeaWorld to Fight Government Fine over Death of Killer Whale Trainer

Florida's SeaWorld is set to defend itself against federal safety charges stemming from the 2010 death of a killer whale trainer.

‘The Lion King 3D’ Rules Box Office Jungle at No. 1

The Lion King 3D roared to the top of the box office over the weekend, claiming the No. 1 spot atop newcomers Drive, I Don't Know How She Does It, and Straw Dogs.

Most Glamorous Celebrities at Emmy Awards 2011

Emmy Awards 2011 Winners: The Night’s Biggest Shockers

Here's a complete look at the 2011 Emmy award winners that shocked and surprised as well as those who were snubbed.

Actor Kyle Chandler walks offstage with presenter Minka Kelly after accepting outstanding lead actor in a drama series for "Friday Night Lights" at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles

'Friday Night Lights' Finally Gets Emmy Attention

The long-snubbed Friday Night Lights (FNL) finally got some Emmy attention in 2011 with Kyle Chandler's win for lead actor in a drama and a nod for best writing.

Actors Kyle Chandler (L) and Connie Britton

2011 Emmy Winners: The Complete List

The complete list of winners at the 2011 Emmy Awards (including Modern Family, Mad Men Kyle Chandler, Melissa McCarthy, and more!)

"Mad Men", "Modern Family" among top Emmy nominees

2011 Emmy Nominations & Predictions: Actors, Actresses & Shows that SHOULD Win

Here's a look at the complete list of 2011 Emmy nominations as well as predictions for who will win and who should win!

Bomb Blasts Rock Thailand; Police Suspect RKK to Blame

A series of three bomb blasts rocked the town of Sungai Kolok near the Thailand-Malaysia border, leaving four dead and 74 injured.

‘The Lion King 3D’ Pounced Competition in Remarkable Opening Night

The Lion King 3D pounced the competition on opening night, coming in at No. 1 at the box office ahead of Drive, I Don't Know How She Does It, and Straw Dogs.