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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, right, holds 6-week-old Willow DeParre, as first lady Mary Pat Christie looks on as they greet people during the opening of the New Jersey shore, Friday, May 24, 2013, in Seaside Heights, N.J. Christie cut a ribbon to symbolically reopen the state's shore for the summer season, seven months after being devastated by Superstorm Sandy. Several beach communities have annual beach ribbon cuttings, announcing they are back in business. But this year's ceremonies are more poignant seven months after a storm that did an estimated $37 billion of damage in the state. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Jersey shore eyes record-setting summer post Sandy

New Jersey used a record-breaking gesture Friday to celebrate its recovery from a record-setting storm, proclaiming to the nation that the Jersey shore is back in business following Superstorm Sandy. Gov. Chris Christie and a host of volunteers carried out a ceremonial ribbon cutting that broke the Guinness World record ...

Memorial Day tribute to fallen heros

This holiday weekend is made possible by those who gave their all. So many veterans have sacrificed so that we can live free. We remember and honor their service. -- Staff of Rare.US. Memorial Day 2013.

A bouquet of flowers in a can wrapped in a photo is seen as visitors pause along the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.

Teaching kids the meaning of Memorial Day

President Richard Nixon declared Memorial Day a federal holiday on the last Monday in May. Cities all around the U.S. will hold their own celebrations to pay respect to the men and women who have died in wars or in the service of their country. Teaching the meaning of Memorial ...

Summertime hot dog danger

This Memorial Day Weekend, chances are, you will be heading to a cookout with family and friends. It's a pretty good bet that hot dogs will be part of the fare but Inside Edition reports on a fact you may not be aware of. Hot dogs are actually the number ...

Giant American crocodile arrives at Fla. park

This has been an exciting week for Gatorland as it has received dozens of giant alligators and crocodiles from Everglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs. None larger than Wednesday's newest arrival, Bonecrusher II, who measures in at 15-feet and roughly 1,400 lbs. The giant American crocodile is a direct descendant ...

FILE - This June 8, 2012 file photo shows King, a nine-year-old golden retriever rides a wave while surfing in the Incredible Dog Challenge dog surfing competition in San Diego. There are about 95,000 miles of shoreline around the United States and among the most treasured by dog lovers are those where you can unleash the beast. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, file)

Togs day afternoon: dress your pooch for the beach

Here's a rule that only applies to dog beaches: they are all clothing optional. So if you're one of the rare owners that dress up your dog, designers have options for your beach-bound hound. From bikinis to surf trunks, clothing makers have found a niche to sell garb for the ...

Love is in the air - It's time to enjoy some awesome wedding photos!

Hilarious wedding photos

From a toilet paper wedding dress to some frisky dogs during a photo op, click here for new wedding photos that will have you laughing in seconds!

Fantasyland inside the Magic Kingdom in Florida is the largest expansion project in the park's 40-year history. Dueling Dumbo rides and the rethemed Barnstormer family roller coaster opened in April at the park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Shameless? Rich moms' tactics to cut lines at Disney

According to reports, some wealthy Manhattan families have discovered a new way to skip the long lines at Walt Disney World — and likely found a new way to be despised by the "99-percenters." The New York Post is reporting some wealthy families are now hiring disabled people to pose ...

Stray Dog Controversy in Russia

Kazan in Russia is trying to deal with its stray dog problem before the city hosts the World Student Games this summer - but animal rights activists claim some animals are being killed inhumanely.

The sunburst mirror on the brick wall makes this outdoor dining area feel like a real room.

7 ways to create a gorgeous outdoor room

It's spring! Long days, sunshine, birds, barbecues, flowers! For the next six months or so, it's outside time (sorry, people in the Northeast; your time will come). Which means, of course, that you should have an outdoor room, a place where you can do all the things you do in ...

What's new in kids' helmets this season

These are not your parents' helmets.

Ga. attraction allows visitors to drive tanks, crush cars

Watch as a family takes turns drive a tank at Tank Town USA in Morganton in North Georgia. And for a little extra that have the opportunity to pummel a few cars that sit in their way. (Video by Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Drive tanks, crush cars

Watch as a family takes turns drive a tank at Tank Town USA in Morganton. And for a little extra that have the opportunity to pummel a few cars that sit in their way. (Video by Curtis Compton/AJC)

2013 guide to free outdoor movies in Atlanta

It's time again for free fun under the stars! This weekend is a kickoff for many of the outdoor movie screenings happening around the metro area this summer, so grab a picnic basket and blanket and head to the park with your family or friends. Most screenings begin at dusk, ...

Actors re-enact life in the 1770s in Colonial Williamsburg, Va. Only the tourists are wearing modern dungarees, but everyone in town can be thrown in the stocks.

12 Best Kid-Friendly Destinations

When traveling with toddlers, tweens, and teens, the trick is picking the right destination. Somewhere that offers hands-on activities, inspiring history, and even an animal or two can turn the dreaded “When will we be there” into “Where will we go next?” It's a great big world out there, and ...

World's Most Beautiful Museums

No big city vacation is complete without a visit to a beautiful museum. Our favorite collections combine great locations—like Central Park, central Paris, or the Pacific Coast—with iconic, inspiring works of art. There's nothing like a relaxing afternoon spent basking in the glory of world-famous paintings and sculptures—not to mention ...