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Photos: Oregon's 'Octopus Tree' (Photo Gallery)
Where are the Tall Ships now? They're touring the Columbia River
The famous 'Tall Ships' are touring the Columbia River this week.
NYC launches the largest bike share program in the nation (Photo Gallery)
The nation's biggest bicycle-sharing program got rolling Monday, as thousands of New Yorkers got their first chance to ride a network billed as a new form of public transit in a city known for it.
Medical pot laws and treats may send more kids to ER
Increased use of medical marijuana may lead to more young children getting sick from accidentally eating food made with the drug, a Colorado study suggests.
New attractions = GREAT summer for a theme park vacation (Photo Gallery)
High speed wooden roller coasters? Thrilling, sense-assaulting rides? Penguins? Yes, yes and most definitely.
Jersey shore now open for business after Sandy destruction (Photo Gallery)
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.
Local woman dreams up 'TurboPUP' - a Power Bar for dogs (Video)
When a Portland woman couldn’t find a certain kind of food for her dog, she decided to create it herself.
Have you noticed one of these lately? They're popping up everywhere (Photo Gallery)
The Pacific Northwest's 'electric highway' is expanding and you can now find charging stations in some unexpected places - even the great outdoors.
Report: Nation's kids need to get more physical
The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and that PE become a core subject.
Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout
The forecast for summer travel, 2013: Partly sunny.
Study: Amphibians disappearing at alarming rate
A new study has determined for the first time just how quickly frogs and other amphibians are disappearing around the United States, and the news is not good.
Life's a beach for lucky dogs free to run on sand (Photo Gallery)
Dog beaches account for a tiny fraction of the thousands of miles of U.S. shoreline, but they are treasured by pet owners and their pooches.
SeaWorld Orlando brings in 250 penguins for new attraction (Photo Gallery)
There comes a time in Central Florida — usually around mid-August, when you step outside and it feels like you're wearing a wet blanket inside an oven nestled in a sauna — that you start to dream of cold places and cold weather.
More doctors, hospitals using electronic records
The Obama administration says more doctors and hospitals are embracing technology as adoption of computerized medical records reaches a "tipping point" in America.
'A fun-filled day can turn tragic from drinking while boating'
The holiday weekend is fast approaching and for some that means taking the boat out on the water, even if the weather isn't exactly what they had hoped for.