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Rose farm broadens horizons for autisticupdated: Mon Apr 09 2012 13:19:00

CNN's Gena Somra travels to a Connecticut rose farm with a special training program for people with autism.

Valentine's Day and a healthy heartupdated: Wed Feb 22 2012 12:09:00

A look at why chocolate and wine are good for the heart.

Why I hate Valentine's Dayupdated: Wed Feb 22 2012 12:09:00

Valentine's Day is terrible for two kinds of people -- those who are single and those who aren't.

Don't scratch your life awayupdated: Fri Feb 17 2012 12:47:00

I am a two-time lottery winner. I claimed a $100,000 lottery ticket in November and a $1 million lottery ticket on Monday. Both came from scratch off. Everyone has been asking me what it's like to win and so I'll tell you.

CNN producer wins lottery twiceupdated: Fri Feb 17 2012 12:47:00

Producer Jen Hauser talks about the difficulty of "quietly accepting" two lottery winnings while working for CNN.

'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance' declares 'War' against 'The Vow'updated: Fri Feb 17 2012 10:18:00

After last weekend's record-breaking pre-Valentine's Day frame, Hollywood is feeling hopeful about box office prospects during the upcoming holiday weekend, which will include four days of box office receipts.

Five joys of traveling soloupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 09:17:00

Heard enough about romantic retreats? Yep, you're in good company.

The science of kissingupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 09:16:00

There's nothing like a romantic kiss. It is the climax of every great love story and an experience that has motivated poets and musicians for thousands of years. It's also a wonderful example of a behavior that is both nature and nurture. Humans have an instinctive drive to connect through kissing, but the style and expression is shaped by our culture and personal experiences.

Valentine's Day marriage proposalupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 09:16:00

Rosaly Aponte thought she was appearing on HLN to salute the troops, but her Air Force boyfriend David had bigger plans.

When Valentine's Day is dangerous for kidsupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 08:18:00

Today on Valentine's Day, my daughter and I will sift through the candy she receives from her third-grade classmates and throw most of it away. Although the tradition of trading chocolate and sugared hearts seems harmless, it actually poses a risk to my daughter and the millions of other American children who suffer from severe food allergies.

Make the military your Valentineupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 08:18:00

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service thinks Valentine's Day is a great day to say thank you to a vet!

Valentine's boom for Indian rosesupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 07:58:00

Indian rose growers are seeing a spike in demand this Valentine's Day, thanks to a fall in the value of the rupee.

Stopping to smell the roses? You may not catch a whiffupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 07:58:00

Thinking of treating your sweetheart to a fragrant bouquet this Valentine's Day? Think again.

From DINKS to polyamory, the guide to how people spend Valentine's Dayupdated: Mon Feb 13 2012 07:25:00

Valentine's Day evokes a variety of expectations. Some look forward to a romantic dinner or a special gift, while others treat it like any other day.

Smartphone apps for your valentineupdated: Mon Feb 13 2012 07:25:00

Smartphone apps to spice up your Valentine's Day. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield reports.

Valentine's Day TV programming roundup updated: Fri Feb 10 2012 17:35:00

There's nothing like Valentine's Day to make single women feel insecure about their solo statuses.

YouTube star could read your Valentine's tweetsupdated: Fri Feb 10 2012 16:44:00

Ted Williams, the former homeless man with the golden voice who hit YouTube fame in early 2011, is back for a Twitter-based Valentine's Day campaign for Kraft Macaroni & Cheese.

Review: 'The Vow' is a toothy Valentine's indulgenceupdated: Fri Feb 10 2012 09:59:00

A love story released in time for Valentine's Day, bringing together the stars of "The Notebook" (Rachel McAdams) and "Dear John" (Channing Tatum)?

CNNMoney: Heart-shaped pizzas hot for Valentine's Dayupdated: Fri Feb 10 2012 05:27:00

Candy, flowers and bling may dominate Valentine's Day gifts, but this year, one more item is likely to be among the love offerings: heart-shaped pizzas.

Is 'wave season' still the best bet for cruise deals?updated: Wed Jan 11 2012 07:36:00

Getting a killer price on a cruise in the first quarter of the year used to be as common as seeing chocolates dominate store shelves before Valentine's Day, but these days, the rules may be changing.

Box office report: 'New Year's Eve' drops the ballupdated: Mon Dec 12 2011 10:00:00

Wait! Don't pop the champagne just yet.

Opinion: Airline overreaction a smart moveupdated: Mon Aug 29 2011 14:44:00

Hurricane Irene is making its way out to sea after blowing across the East Coast, and as is often the case, the airline and airport reaction to her approach was far greater than necessary.

China's answer to Valentine's Dayupdated: Fri Aug 05 2011 21:49:00

In the West, Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14, but in China couples celebrate their love during the Qixi Festival, which this year falls on August 6th -- a date that promises to be a big wedding day across the country.

Website shows men 'ready and willing' to talk about loveupdated: Thu Apr 28 2011 09:31:00

For the average man, the subject of love is something akin to choosing a wedding theme, making homemade Valentine's Day cards or enduring prostate exams. Most men would rather be stabbed in the eye with a fork than have to examine their feelings on the subject of amour, or so conventional wisdom holds.

People.com: Owen Wilson Brings His Son to Hawaiiupdated: Mon Apr 18 2011 15:35:00

The actor's son sports sunglasses while disembarking a private plane in Maui

People.com: How Tori Spelling Told Her Husband About Baby No. 3updated: Wed Apr 13 2011 08:13:00

Dean McDermott was "beyond surprised" at the news, Spelling tells PEOPLE

Geraldine Ferraro in her own wordsupdated: Thu Mar 31 2011 16:26:00

I had the great pleasure to know Geraldine Ferraro, the first female major party vice presidential nominee, who died Saturday.

People.com: Paula Abdul Calls 911 on 'Loved One' During Heated Argumentupdated: Fri Mar 04 2011 08:28:00

The Live to Dance star and the mystery man "worked out" everything later, her rep says

People.com: Johnny Depp Gives Vanessa Paradis a Standing Ovationupdated: Thu Feb 17 2011 19:48:00

She sang mostly in French during her New York appearance, dedicating one song to "love and fire"

Crater on comet 'partly healed itself'updated: Wed Feb 16 2011 09:47:00

To the untrained eye, the images from 200 million miles away don't look much like a crater. But scientists say it's there, no question about it.

New images of cometupdated: Wed Feb 16 2011 09:47:00

Mission controllers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab get images of comet Tempel 1 taken by NASA's Stardust spacecraft.

People.com: Fergie & Josh Duhamel Greet Hugh Jackman in N.Y.C.updated: Wed Feb 16 2011 09:08:00

• Fergie and hubby Josh Duhamel celebrated Valentine's Day with friends - and a hot makeout session! - at New York City nightclub The Box Monday night. As they were leaving, they bumped into Hugh Jackman and his wife, Deborra-lee Furness, there to meet new couple Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz, who swapped kisses as the night went on.

People.com: Lauren Conrad Doesn't Need a Special Day to Celebrate Loveupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 20:30:00

"I think it can be a Tuesday. [Love] is an everyday thing," says the reality star about Valentine's Day

Couple weds on city's 'love train'updated: Mon Feb 14 2011 18:25:00

An animated voice crackled over the loudspeaker when the subway train pulled up to the platform at the 15th Street Station.

All aboard the Love Trainupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 18:25:00

A Philadelphia couple weds aboard city's Love Train. CNN's Sarah Hoye reports.

Google invites you to 'map your Valentine'updated: Mon Feb 14 2011 17:12:00

So, at this point, the only Valentine's Day cards left on the shelves are going to have dirty jokes or Garfield on them.

CNNMoney: 10 most romantic citiesupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 16:17:00

It could have something to do with the heat, but residents of Phoenix, Ariz., shelled out more dough in the days leading up to Valentine's Day than any other city nationwide.

People.com: Blake Shelton: No Romance This Valentine's Day with Miranda Lambertupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 16:14:00

But not because she forgot to thank him at the Grammys - he blames post-show exhaustion

CNNMoney: Valentine's gift searches: Fido tops hubbyupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 14:21:00

Valentine's Day is clearly a gift-getting day for the ladies, but most men hope to get at least some love back as well.

CNNMoney: NYC launches iPhone condom-finder appupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 14:19:00

Need protection for your hot date for Valentine's Day? There's an app for that.

CNNMoney: Barbie and Ken: Back together on Valentine's Dayupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 12:16:00

Ken was on a mission this year. He wanted Barbie back he succeeded ... on Valentine's Day.

Political Circus: What Michelle Obama wants for V-Dayupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 12:01:00

Politics is serious business -- but not all the time.

Why men pop the questionupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 11:43:00

It's Valentine's Day and a good time to ponder one of our country's more mysterious customs: the marriage proposal.

CNNMoney: Happy Valentine's Day: Itemizers can finally file taxesupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 05:10:00

On Monday, the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting itemized tax returns, after having pushed back the process due to Congress' delay finalizing the tax code this year.

A rose is a rose -- but it could cost youupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 03:24:00

Think you have to pay a lot for a Valentine's gift this year? Spare a thought for romantics in Bangkok, Thailand, where florists charge $45 for just one rose.

CNNMoney: No love: Groupon users revolt against FTD dealupdated: Fri Feb 11 2011 18:24:00

A day after Groupon offered $20 off of $40 worth of flowers and gifts from FTD, users are calling the deal a scam.

CNNMoney: Getting married? Urban Outfitters has your dressupdated: Fri Feb 11 2011 08:09:00

On the cusp of the most commercially romantic day of the year, some retailers are stepping into the exclusive (and profitable) market for all things wedding.

10 sweetest places for a Valentine's Day proposalupdated: Thu Feb 10 2011 10:41:00

OK, you've decided Valentine's Day is the day to pop the big question. You cheesemeister.

People.com: Snack on Chocolate-Covered Bacon ... Like Snookiupdated: Wed Feb 09 2011 20:30:00

The Jersey Shore star had a romantic dinner at Benjamin Steakhouse, known for its sweet and savory treat

People.com: What's the Sweetest Moment of Glee's Valentine's Day Episode?updated: Wed Feb 09 2011 13:30:00

Puck, Kurt and Finn struggle with love on what should be the most romantic day of the year

Solving your digital Valentine's Day dilemmasupdated: Wed Feb 09 2011 12:27:00

We see you out there, oh lovelorn ones, standing in the darkened night, lifting your hands to the heavens and asking the stars to deliver unto you answers -- to ease the anguished pattering of your heart.

People.com: LISTEN: Lea Michele Sings Katy Perry's 'Firework' on Gleeupdated: Mon Feb 07 2011 17:52:00

McKinley High's resident diva will light up the sky on Tuesday's episode of the hit show

CNNMoney: IRS: Itemizers can file on Feb. 14updated: Fri Jan 21 2011 11:13:00

Leave it to the Internal Revenue Service to further complicate the national mood on the only day of the year devoted exclusively to romance.

Ring in the new year single and happyupdated: Fri Dec 31 2010 16:35:00

What? You have no one to kiss at the stroke of midnight Friday?

Sealing your fate with a New Year kiss?updated: Fri Dec 31 2010 16:35:00

Nicole Collins explains why who you kiss at the stroke of midnight can determine your luck in the new year.

CNNMoney: Thanksgiving gift givingupdated: Fri Nov 12 2010 14:42:00

Although Thanksgiving is not a traditional gift giving holiday like Christmas, Hannukah or even Valentine's Day, if you are invited to someone's house for the holiday dinner, you won't want to show up empty handed.

Chinese look for love on 'Singles Day'updated: Thu Nov 11 2010 06:04:00

Singles Day in China is the celebration -- or mourning -- of being unattached. Started by students in Nanjing in the mid-1990s, the date was selected in observation of its four solitary digits: 11/11.

Facebook knows when you'll break upupdated: Thu Nov 04 2010 13:32:00

Worried about when you might get dumped? Facebook knows.

People.com: Emma Roberts Wary of Doing a 'Full-On Nude Scene'updated: Tue Aug 10 2010 14:31:00

"I've never had a full-on sex scene … but we'll see," says Emma Roberts, niece of Julia

'Secret agent' is on a mission: Spreading kindnessupdated: Wed Aug 04 2010 22:11:00

For the past year, Laura Miller has been living a double life of sorts: administrative assistant by day, secret agent of kindness by night.

Facebook Gifts shop shutting downupdated: Fri Jul 09 2010 12:29:00

The days of digital birthday cakes, virtual bottles of champagne and other cutesy icons from Facebook are numbered.

People.com: Taylor Lautner: I'll Only Flash My Abs for Certain Rolesupdated: Tue Jun 15 2010 14:31:00

"The reason I took off my shirt for New Moon is because it's written in the book that way," he says

People.com: PHOTO: Christina Applegate Flashes Diamond Ringupdated: Mon Apr 26 2010 22:08:00

The actress and musician Martyn Lenoble got engaged on Valentine's Day

Rival schools bond to help rebuild Haitiupdated: Fri Apr 16 2010 12:16:00

Kaley Shannon first saw the devastation in Haiti while watching the 5 o'clock news with her father.

People.com: Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy Splitupdated: Wed Apr 07 2010 09:08:00

In an amicable breakup, McCarthy says she'll "always keep Jim as a leading man in my heart"

People.com: Julia Roberts Travels the Globe in Eat, Pray, Love Trailerupdated: Fri Mar 19 2010 07:47:00

The Pretty Woman shines in the big-screen version of the bestselling memoir

People.com: Mary-Kate Olsen Splits from Boyfriendupdated: Wed Feb 24 2010 17:28:00

A source says the star was smooching Josh Hartnett at a party recently

Romantic Valentine's Day spots to avoidupdated: Mon Feb 22 2010 16:44:00

Valentine's Day can be one of the most depressing days of the year for singles, especially if you just went through a breakup. It can be torture to watch couples exchange stuffed bears, chocolates and kisses.

A worried Congress won't take risksupdated: Wed Feb 17 2010 10:21:00

In the week we celebrate Valentine's Day, honor our first president, George Washington (and all the other past presidents) and begin the season of Lent, there is much to reflect on.

People.com: Leo & Bar Get Cozy in Berlinupdated: Wed Feb 17 2010 10:09:00

• Leonardo DiCaprio is still in Europe and still making time for two important women in his life: girlfriend Bar Refaeli and his mother, Irmelin. The couple spent Valentine's Day together with a cozy dinner at Grill Royal, one of the city's hotspots, where they cuddled at their large table. Later, they stepped out for the Cinema for Peace Awards, where, once again, the two were touchy-feely over dinner, gazing lovingly at each other, whispering and kissing. This time they were joined by DiCaprio's mother, who revealed that she was celebrating her birthday with the happy duo.

People.com: Angelina, Brad and Twins Play 'Tourist' in Veniceupdated: Tue Feb 16 2010 18:28:00

The Jolie-Pitts take the whole family to Italy, where Angelina will shoot The Tourist with Johnny Depp

People.com: Britney Spends Valentine's Day at McDonald'supdated: Tue Feb 16 2010 11:52:00

• Britney Spears and beau Jason Trawick spent Valentine's Day with her boys, Preston and Jayden, but when they took their afternoon nap, the happy couple ran off together for a late lunch. Their destination? A Los Angeles-area McDonald's drive-through - which the pop star seemed to enjoy. "Britney didn't seem to care that she didn't get a special Valentine's meal and seemed perfectly happy with eating McDonald's French fries in the car," an onlooker tells us. "She also looked happy to be with Jason."

Box office: Audiences love 'Valentine's'updated: Mon Feb 15 2010 13:42:00

There's no denying the power of the romantic comedy, even if "Valentine's Day," the movie, is as manufactured as the holiday itself.

SI.com: McMurray tops Dale, Jr. to claim first-ever Daytona 500 winupdated: Sun Feb 14 2010 21:27:00

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- For Jamie McMurray, a fresh start with an old team owner was all that he needed to score the biggest victory in his career -- winning the Daytona 500.

SI.com: Bruce Martin: McMurray win caps hellacious Daytona 500 journeyupdated: Sun Feb 14 2010 20:19:00

SI.com's Bruce Martin is at Daytona International Speedway delivering live insight and analysis from the the 52nd running of the Daytona 500.

People.com: PHOTO: Gilles Marini's Valentine's Day Cardupdated: Sun Feb 14 2010 16:26:00

The Dancing star makes his own card for wife Carole in his native French

People.com: Pauly D's Go-To Playlist for a Valentine's Day Hookupupdated: Sun Feb 14 2010 15:47:00

The Jersey Shore deejay shares the tunes that are sure to land you in the hot tub this Feb. 14

Hollywood has it bad for Valentine's Dayupdated: Sat Feb 13 2010 04:59:00

Bad romantic comedies, like any other poorly produced or plotted film, can happen to anyone, at any time of the year.

Fortune: 5 unknown facts about Valentine flowersupdated: Fri Feb 12 2010 16:53:00

You can complain that Valentine's Day is just a commercial holiday, but you won't hear any griping from retailers. A typical panicked shopper searching for the perfect gift on February 13 is expected to spend on average $103, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). And that's in a shaky economy.

People.com: Kendra Wilkinson: My Son Is Getting So Bigupdated: Thu Feb 11 2010 22:35:00

The reality star says she dresses Hank Baskett IV in 9-month-old clothes - and also reveals her Valentine's Day plans

Romantic spots and activities for Valentine's Day datesupdated: Thu Feb 11 2010 12:05:00

When you're in a relationship -- and have been for quite some time -- you and your love bird are bound to have gone on all the usual dates many, many times over.

People.com: Nick Cannon Treats Mariah to a Sweet Valentine's Dayupdated: Thu Feb 11 2010 09:52:00

Find out what candy the singer bought for his wife - and what stars at L.A. hot spot the Stone Rose will be drinking on Feb. 14

People.com: Eric Dane, Rebecca Gayheart Excited to Be Having a Girlupdated: Tue Feb 09 2010 14:15:00

The couple also recall their first (very domestic) Valentine's Day together

People.com: Jim Carrey: Every Day with Jenny Is Valentine's Dayupdated: Mon Feb 08 2010 09:30:00

"When you’re not turned on, there’s generally something to talk about," Carrey says of his relationship with McCarthy

Indian police target Valentine 'obscenity'updated: Fri Feb 05 2010 00:51:00

Limit displays of affection as you celebrate Valentine's Day or face prosecution, authorities in western India are warning the public.

People.com: Recipe to Snag Joe Jonas's Heart: Brownies!updated: Wed Feb 03 2010 17:44:00

The singer says his best Valentine's Day included a surprise delivery of the sweet treats

People.com: 90210 Star Ian Ziering Engagedupdated: Wed Feb 03 2010 14:28:00

"She's a nurse, we're planning a spring wedding," the actor tells PEOPLE

'90210' star Ian Ziering engagedupdated: Wed Feb 03 2010 13:08:00

Ahead of the Valentine's Day rush, "Beverly Hills, 90210's" Ian Ziering has changed his Facebook status from being "in a relationship" to "engaged."

People.com: FIRST LISTEN: Like Taylor Swift? Stream the Valentine's Day Soundtrack!updated: Mon Feb 01 2010 14:11:00

Listen to exclusive songs by the country superstar, Jewel, Leighton Meester and more

People.com: Jamie Kennedy's Hot Valentine Plans for Jennifer Love Hewittupdated: Fri Jan 29 2010 11:58:00

"She's the most romantic person you will ever meet," he says of his girlfriend

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