VALENTINE

After the 2020 removal of Confederate memorials, museums provide a place to confront the ugly past and find a way forward.

The Arizona monsoon brings to the desert heavy rain, flooding and lightning from the storms every summer.

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While people in professions outside the mental field are interested in providing trauma-informed services, training opportunities are limited and some experts worry about that.

Thank the 'engineering kings' of ancient Egypt for this geographical heartthrob.

There are plenty of good deals and heart-shaped treats available for Valentine’s Day 2022. Dunkin’Grab one of two Valentine’s Day heart-shaped doughnuts. Papa John’sGet a thin crust heart-shaped pizza for $11.99 or a combo of heart-shaped pizza with one topping and a brownie for $16.99. You can also get the Heart-Shaped Meal for $18.99 including a heart-shaped pizza with one topping, a 2-Liter soda and cheesesticks. StarbucksPlace a Starbucks order via Uber Eats on Valentine’s Day and get 50% off, up to $10, with the promotion code VDAY50.

Bouquets of flowers, candy hearts and fancy dinners is how many people celebrate Valentine’s Day, but not everyone has the same traditions. How do you celebrate your sweetheart?

Love is in the air in Detroit with some romantic date ideas for that special someone this weekend.

Animals from Washington’s Humane Rescue Alliance are the stars of this year’s Valentine cards.

A craft market event this weekend might have you covered. Flint Handmade is hosting their Valentine’s Craft Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5 in the Ramsdell Room at the Flint Farmers’ Market, 300 E. 1st St., in downtown Flint. “Flint Handmade is so excited to be celebrating our 15th Anniversary this year! at the Valentine’s Craft Market,” Crystal Pepperdine, executive director of Flint Handmade, said in the news release. More information about the Valentine’s Craft Market is available here.

One Boston resident shares how she plans to dig her way out of the snow after a bomb cyclone dumped snow across the city.

The storm may be gone, but with subfreezing temperatures, officials are still urging people to stay home if they can and use caution on the roadways.

AccuWeather's Bill Wadell is sharing how residents in Maine are digging their way out of their homes, bracing for the cold weather.

Victoria Nuland, the undersecretary of state for political affairs, says "we don't believe [Putin] has yet made a decision, but as he has done in the past, he's given himself every option."

Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova

CBS News' Holly Williams reports from Donetsk, Ukraine, close to the frontlines, where Ukrainians are preparing for a possible invasion by Russian troops.

We leave you this Sunday among trumpeter swans braving winter's chill near Cayuga, New York. Videographer: Carl Mrozek.

Families and road crews are digging out from snowdrifts and dealing with bitter cold air after a blizzard hit Portland, Maine, on Jan. 29.

Art and technology come together with a technique known as projection mapping, in which buildings are painted with light. Correspondent Serena Altschul talks with Ryan Uzilevsky, of Light Harvest Studio, about their epic creations projected upon very unique canvases.

FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver breaks down the potential effect of recent Democrat retirement announcements on the midterm elections on "This Week."

George Stephanopoulos interviews Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., on "This Week."

Roses are red, but who said the only had to be given in bouquet? Detroit Flower Company announced the limited edition Just-Be-KAWS Collectible Rose Bear...

“Belief” and “trust” are two words that resonate for Loyola and its first-year coach, Drew Valentine. The Ramblers have won 10 straight and, at 14-2, are off to their best 16-game start since the 1965-66 season.

Edmundo Sosa hit the go-ahead single in a three-run 11th inning and the hard-charging St. Louis Cardinals climbed all the way back into playoff position with a 7-6 victory over the New York Mets.

During a layover at Atlanta's airport, Instagram influencer Carlos Whittaker heard Tonee Valentine (Carter) playing the piano and found a seat near him. Then they started talking.

More than 35 tonnes of production equipment is leaving Scotland for the port of Tianjin under a £3m deal.

The Los Angeles police officer who shared a photo of George Floyd with the words “you take my breath away” in a Valentine-like format has been cleared of wrongdoing and will not face any punishment. The officer, who has not been named publicly, was found not guilty of any administrative charges by a internal disciplinary panel comprised of community members, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed. Police Chief Michel Moore had directed the officer to the panel, known as a Board of Rights, in May with the recommendation that the officer be fired.

JACKSON, MI – Valentine and Grace are just two of the many animals at the Cascade Humane Society that are looking for loving forever homes. Cascades Humane Society, 1515 Carmen Drive, is open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. CHS accepts cat or dog food donations, as long as the food is in its original packaging. The Pet Food Pantry is open from noon to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Those considering adopting Valentine, Grace or another pet can apply to do so here.

To the Editor:Just a quick note to say how much I enjoy all the additions to the Grosse Pointe News. Loved the Valentine edition and long-lasting love stories. COVID-19 has disrupted so much of our lives that we can only hope the vaccine will work and we can all get back to some semblance of a normal life. Thanks for the Grosse Pointe News and thanks to all the frontline workers. I had COVID-19 for four weeks in Grosse Pointe Beaumont; two in rehab and three in quarantine, so I was a most grateful recipient of their care.

Nature: Trumpeter swans "Sunday Morning" takes us this Valentine's Day to (where else?) Valentine, Nebraska, at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge ... a stopover for Trumpeter Swans. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.

Spreading the love wins the dayDEAR ABBY: I have never received a romantic Valentine, and that’s OK with me. With all the sappy movies on TV and the stores blooming in pink and red, we often forget that St. Valentine wasn’t the one in love. My advice to others, particularly singles, is to take a page out of St. Valentine’s book and focus not on yourself, but on others. I have been doing this for the last 20 years and my St. Valentine’s Days have been happy because of it. Reading your letter lifted my spirits, and I hope it will bring a smile to my readers as it did for me.

click to enlarge Lee DeVitoGathering Coffee Co.Milwaukee Junction's Gathering Coffee Co. has partnered with Oatly to show some love for lonely customers the day after Valentine's Day.From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, guests can get free drinks and pastries, as well as 15% percent off store merchandise. "We know that near Valentine’s it can be an array of emotions for everyone," the company said in an Instagram post . "The coffee shop, which opened in August, emphasizes philanthropy, sustainability, collaboration, and art. The company's merch is emblazoned with messages like "Alone is nothing that you are" and "Far better together than we are alone. "The Gathering Coffee Co. is located at 2831 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit; gatheringcoffee.com

It’s approaching Valentine’s Day so we’re here to help you give your Valentine the perfect day! These businesses were voted as the best places in metro Detroit to get those beautiful blooms in our Vote 4 the Best contest. Make sure you check out the Vote 4 the Best page for more stories like this to help you prepare for your Valentine’s day. Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.

Lovers of puns and Michigan’s great outdoors will have a hoot with a new collection of Valentine’s Day cards from the Department of Natural Resources. There are 14 “pun-derful” designs and word plays to choose from. One reads, “Life would be crappie without you, Valentine!” and includes a drawing of the perch-like crappie fish. A card displaying a drawing of a porcupine says, “You’re porcu-fine, Valentine!”The cards can be printed to mail or hand-deliver, or saved and shared via text, social media or email. Find the collection here.

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Longtime Muskegon County commissioner Bob Scolnik successfully defended his seat against Democratic challenger Mary Valentine in the Nov. 3 race to represent Norton Shores. The 4th district of the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners encompasses most of the city of Norton Shores. Scolnik has served on the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners for 18 years. He served as a Norton Shores City Council member from 1991-01 before being elected county commissioner in 2002. Also on MLive:Muskegon County election results for Nov. 3, 2020Democrat Kenneth Mahoney loses Muskegon County board seat to Kim CyrRepublican Doug Brown beats Kimon Kotos for Muskegon County commission seat

Members of Congress launched an investigation of Fort Hood in September after Sgt. Elder Fernandes was found dead on Aug. 25 hanging from a tree in Temple, Texas, months after reporting sexual harassment. A Fort Hood officer went with his wife to their apartment during one altercation after Buxton called for help. A Fort Hood spokesperson said they had no information on this allegation. “How many more must die at Fort Hood for them to be held accountable?” Lupe Guillen said.

Valentine joined at least 100 other members of the congregation who also decided to attend the in-person service, according to Pastor Joseph Wyrostek, one of the religious leaders advocating for local and state government to allow all churches to open as soon as possible.

If you're planning an elaborate date this Valentine's Day, it might add up to more than you think. But that also depends on where you live, according to new data from travel rewards site Upgraded Points. To determine how much a fancy date costs in various cities around the world, Upgraded Points compiled the average costs of a three-course dinner for two, including wine, two prime theater tickets, two drinks at a bar and transportation, using data from Expatistan and Numbeo. Interestingly, nine of the 10 most expensive cities Upgraded Points evaluated internationally are located in the U.S. Washington, D.C., which is the 10th most expensive place in the U.S. for a fancy Valentine's date, ranks 12th internationally.