Topic: Valentine's Day
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George Ferris: Here are all 10 of Google's animal odd couples
Google's latest doodle combines two events. The love-themed amusement park celebrates Valentine's Day and the 154th birthday of George Ferris, who invented the Ferris wheel. Clicking on the heart-button located in the center of the doodle makes the two Ferris wheels spin. When they stop, a new couple is formed and they go on a date. Much like real-life dating, some of these dates end well and others, well, let's just say the other dates shouldn't expect a second one. Have you seen all of the couples? If not, here's your chance to see the curious pairs.
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Valentine's Day: 12 classic love stories
Here's our list of 12 of literature's greatest love stories.
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Test your love IQ: Who said these romantic things?
Are you ready for Valentine's Day? Well then test your love IQ! See how well you do matching these 19 quotes on love with who said (or sang) them.
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14 sweet recipes for Valentine's Day
Stir It Up! has 14 delicious, decadent, romantic dessert recipes, sure to bring a smile to your Valentine's face.
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Valentine's Day: cost of romance rising for flower delivery, 4 other things
When you arrange for flower delivery or take a special someone out for dinner this Valentine's Day, it'll cost more than it did a year ago. That's the cold hard fact about a warmhearted and festive day, according official US inflation data.But the rising cost may actually be a relatively small one: Those chocolate or flower prices haven't been rising at gas-pump-fast rates. Here's the official inflation tally of five common Valentine's Day activities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Saving Money Mother's Day: Five can't-miss gift deals
Mother's Day will be here faster than you think, so why not get a head start? Here are five Mother's Day deals worth a look.
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Rhode Island's marriage equality strategy a 'recipe' for other states?
Rhode Island is days away from becoming the 10th US state to allow same-sex marriage. The combination of coalition building and old-fashioned politics that got it passed is 'a recipe that could definitely be replicated in other states,' says Speaker of the House Gordon Fox, but opponents credit shifting national attitudes.
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Saving Money Easter by the numbers: How many Peeps will we eat?
Easter Sunday will cost $145.13 per person this year, and the marshmallow Peeps made per year could circle the earth twice. Easter by the numbers:
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Taylor Swift on 'New Girl': The singer will guest star on the sitcom's season finale
Taylor Swift will appear on 'New Girl,' which stars actress Zooey Deschanel as a woman who lives with three male roommates. Taylor Swift will visit 'New Girl' on May 14.
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Saving Money PS3, frozen foods and chocolate: the best and worst things to buy in March
March is a good month for sales on a plethora of products, including Playstation 3 game consoles, winter gear, and chocolate. But avoid spring clothing and Kindle apps, which will go on sale later in the year.
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Chapter & Verse Sandy Hook: Love in the form of 10,000 books
The Student Nonprofit Alliance of Slippery Rock University has received nearly 10,000 books for their "We Can Read!" book drive to honor young readers killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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Steenkamp family struggles with grief, Pistorius released on bail
Oscar Pistorius spent Saturday at his uncle's home after being released on bail. Pistorius, the double-amputee South African Olympic sprinter, is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The Steenkamp family has been beset by grief.
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Judge frees Oscar Pistorius on bail as Steenkamp family watches (+video)
Oscar Pistorius ruled to be no threat to society and not a flight risk. South African judge sets bail at about $114,000. Sprinter's hands trembling early but Oscar Pistorius' face unmoved in bail decision.
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Oscar Pistorius bail hearing: Is the prosecution's case unraveling? (+video)
Oscar Pistorius, a South African Olympic athlete, has been accused of murdering his girlfriend on Valentine's Day. A bail hearing in the case is ongoing. Testimony so far has brought to light some mistakes in the police investigation following the woman's death.
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Oscar Pistorius defense says substance found in his home was not banned (+video)
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been charged with premeditated murder in the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Officers reported finding a substance along with needles in his bedroom.
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American Idol: How Angela Miller earned a Top 40 spot (+video)
American Idol recap: On Thursday night, the American Idol judges chose their top 40. Contestant Angela Miller surprised the judges with an outstanding performance. Who else managed to survive the final cuts of Hollywood Week?
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'Sweet Home Alabama' sung as 'horrible' cruise ends
The CEO of Carnival apologized as some 3,100 passengers disembarked from the cruise ship Triumph late Thursday and early Friday. Passengers praised the crew and criticized the deplorable conditions during the five days on the ship.
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Shotgun weddings? Vegas pairs guns with love chapels
Las Vegas is stepping up its gun promotions, including offering weddings at shooting ranges and encouraging newlyweds to shoot high-powered weapons at zombie cutouts.
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Gay marriage passes Illinois Senate: Future murky in House
Gay marriage passes the Illinois Senate with a 34-21 Valentine's Day vote. It faces a tougher sell in the Democrat-controlled House, despite support from Gov. Pat QuinnSar.
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Immigration reform's tough call: illegal immigrants married to US citizens
Illegal immigrants who want to legalize their status must leave the country for as many as 10 years to apply. That's too harsh on those who marry spouses who are US citizens, critics say.
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Modern Parenthood Valentine's day e-cards: Are they putting card publishers out of business?
Valentine's Day e-cards are getting the attention of big name greeting card manufacturers. But even if they're more convenient than physical cards, Valentine's Day e-cards don't come close to evoking emotion as their card stock cousins.
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One Billion Rising: Indonesia joins world discussion on rape
Today is One Billion Rising, a day of activism around women's rights and against rape across the world. Indonesia is just one of 200 countries involved.
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George Ferris: Here are all 10 of Google's animal odd couples
Google's latest doodle combines two events. The love-themed amusement park celebrates Valentine's Day and the 154th birthday of George Ferris, who invented the Ferris wheel. Clicking on the heart-button located in the center of the doodle makes the two Ferris wheels spin. When they stop, a new couple is formed and they go on a date. Much like real-life dating, some of these dates end well and others, well, let's just say the other dates shouldn't expect a second one. Have you seen all of the couples? If not, here's your chance to see the curious pairs.
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Talking about love: Valentine's Day tales from around the world
From love-letter scribes for hire in Mexico to the perfect place to escape romantic expectations in Japan, Valentine's Day takes many different forms.
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Valentine's Day: 12 classic love stories
Here's our list of 12 of literature's greatest love stories.
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LBJ love letters: Romance in a time without Twitter
LBJ love letters: The correspondence between the 26-year-old future president and Lady Bird were made public for the first time Thursday — Valentine's Day — at the LBJ Presidential Library. The love letters will be available to view online.
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George Ferris: How a farmer's son invented the best ride on Earth
George Ferris, Jr., the inventor of the Ferris wheel, was born 154 years ago today. Google is celebrating his birthday – and the arrival of Valentine's Day – with a two-in-one doodle.
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Stir It Up! World’s simplest homemade fudgey brownies and raspberry coulis
Want to impress your Valentine without spending the day in the kitchen? Try these gooey, fudgey brownies that are easier than a piece of cake to make. Top them with a simple raspberry sauce for a touch of rosey red.
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Valentine's Day: Do chocolate high heels say, 'I love you'? (+video)
A Dallas chocoatier makes Christian Louboutin knockoff shoes out of chocolate. In Baton Rouges, try the peanut butter cayenne truffles
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Saving Money Best and worst things to buy in February
February is the shortest month of the year, but it's long on discounts for products including winter coats, home goods, and HDTVs. Here are February's best and worst buys.
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