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Valentine’s Traditions From Around The World

With Valentine’s Day coming up, it can be interesting to learn the different Valentine’s Day traditions that vary with each country. The day that honors love is celebrated in different ways around the globe.

2013/01/22

Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird of United States celebrate against France during the Women's Basketball Gold Medal game on August 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

U.S. Women Win Basketball Gold In Rout Over France

The American women captured their fifth-consecutive Gold Medal at the Olympics by defeating France, 86-50.

2012/08/11

Knicks’ Tyson Chandler: All-Defensive First Team Snub ‘Ridiculous’

“I don’t understand how I can win Defensive Player of the Year by the media and get second team,” Chandler said.

2012/07/30

The United States during a break in play against France during their game at the London 2012 Olympic Games. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Hartnett: No Point In Comparing 2012 USA Basketball To ‘Dream Team’

It’s pointless to compare the 2012 Men’s Olympic basketball roster to the 1992 “Dream Team.” USA’s current roster has their own challenge in front of them.

2012/07/29

Le Bernardin (file / credit: Eric Ripert)

Le Bernadin Marks 25 Years On Top; Chef Eric Ripert Says NYC Deserves Some Credit

Manhattan restaurant Le Bernadin has had a four-star rating from the New York Times for the past 25 years.

2012/05/23

Head of Paris Institute for Political Studies Richard Descoings seen on June 2, 2009 in Paris. (Photo credit: MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images)

Questions Surround Death Of Renowned French Academic At NYC Hotel

The body of Richard Descoings was found on the 7th floor of the Michelangelo Hotel around 1 p.m. Tuesday. Police said there were no obvious signs of trauma or foul play, but are still treating his death as somewhat suspicious.

2012/04/04

New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly delivers his pre-Passover briefing - New York, NY - Apr 3, 2012 (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NYPD Beefs Up Security Around Jewish Sites Ahead Of Passover

The recent deadly attack at a Jewish school in Toulouse, France has prompted an extra layer of vigilance in New York City ahead of the eight-day Jewish holiday of Passover.

2012/04/04

Security Still Tight At Jewish Sites In NYC Following France Attack

The NYPD stresses there is no specific threat against New York City, but has added extra patrols at 50 locations in response to the seemingly religiously motivated murders in Toulouse, France.

2012/03/20

Hudson Valley Apples (credit: Sean Adams / WCBS 880)

Stories From Main Street: Saving The Hudson Valley Apple Orchards With Hard Cider

Chances are, when you think of the Hudson Valley, apples come to mind.

2012/01/16

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Wants Tougher Food Safety Procedures In America

A sure sign of summer is a nice juicy hamburger being cooked on the grill. But, before you put the ketchup on, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wants to make sure it’s safe.

2011/06/07

A picture taken on May 19, 2011, shows the Eiffel Tower and the Grand Palais glass roof in Paris. (Photo credit: JACQUES DEMARTHON/AFP/Getty Images)

Section Of Eiffel Tower Staircase Going To Be Auctioned At Christie’s

A 14-foot high spiral staircase section from the Eiffel Tower is being put up for auction by Christie’s on June 16. It’s estimated to bring $80,000 to $120,000.

2011/06/01

A sandwich from Eppes Essen - Livingston, NJ (file / credit: Eppes Essen)

Measles Warning For Eppes Essen Restaurant In Livingston

Officials say two young women from France who were not vaccinated against measles attended a party at the New Jersey restaurant.

2011/04/21

A vehicle from the New York City Fire Department's Organ Preservation Unit - Nov 22, 2010 - AP Photo/FDNY

NYC Takes Unprecedented Step With At-Home Organ Recovery

The program launching Wednesday — the first of its kind in the U.S., according to organizers and other experts — could eventually lead to thousands more organs donated each year nationwide.

2010/12/01

This photo provided Monday Nov.29, 2010 by the Succession Picasso shows a drawing of a horse by Picasso. A retired French electrician and his wife have come forward with 271 undocumented, never-before-seen works by Pablo Picasso estimated to be worth at least euro 60 million ($79.35 million), an administrator of the artist's estate said Monday.(AP Photo/Succession Picasso)

Staggering Picasso Trove Turns Up In France

The cache, dating from the artist’s most creative period from 1900 to 1932, includes lithographs, portraits, watercolors, and sketches — plus nine Cubist collages said to be worth 40 million euros alone.

2010/11/29

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