Spiegelau Craft Beer Connoisseur Kit

The Spiegelau Craft Beer Connoisseur Kit of traditional beer glasses offers specific glass designs to assure experiencing the best flavor from the brewing process. The kit includes glasses styled in Wheat, Lager, Tulip and Pilsner designs. Founded in Germany in 1521, Spiegelau is known for f…

Germany to honor Lugar for international relations work

INDIANAPOLIS | A third European nation is set to honor former U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar, R-Ind., for his international relations achievements, and work toward nuclear disarmament.

"The Pianist of Willesden" starring Mona Golabek

"The Pianist of Willesden," now extended until May 25, 2013 at Royal George Theatre in Chicago stars Mona Golabek narrating a tale of music and a child's brave spirit during Nazi Germany in World War II.

Miller Beach home offers minimalist luxury

A member of the Mies van der Rohe Society, George Rogge adhered to the architect’s philosophy when he began designing his Miller Beach home; a modernist three-story house with floor to 12-feet ceiling sheaths of glass providing panoramic views of Lake Michigan.

House and Grounds: Miller Beach home offers minimalist luxury

A member of the Mies van der Rohe Society, George Rogge adhered to the architect’s philosophy when he began designing his Miller Beach home — a modernist three-story linear house with floor to 12-feet ceiling to floor sheaths of glass providing panoramic views of Lake Michigan and the surrou…

Half empty ain't half bad, German researchers report

Life is better, and longer, when you're a pessimist. Or at least it's what German researchers have found after analyzing the life satisfaction of young, middle-aged and older German adults over a decade.

Scouting combine shows NFL's global progress

INDIANAPOLIS | Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah knew nothing about the NFL when he was growing up. Now, he could be a first-round pick in April's draft.

Dutchman set to become new Eurogroup head

BRUSSELS | The new Dutch finance minister was poised on Monday to take over as head of the eurogroup, the group of the 17 eurozone finance ministers, which would give him one of the top jobs in the eurozone's battle to end its financial crisis.

Spiegelau Crystal Sweetheart Champagne Flutes with Heart Stems

Spiegelau Crystal Sweetheart Champagne Flutes are an elegant way to celebrate. Founded in Germany in 1521, Spiegelau is known for fine stemware the Spiegelau's Platinum Glass finishing process that is chip resistant and is especially suitable for dishwashers. They are $39.90 for a set of 2 a…

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EDITORIAL: Former hotel offers raze of sunshine

It is difficult to forget the image of President Ronald Reagan standing at Brandenburg Gate in West Germany near the end of the Cold War with the Soviet Union and saying, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall." The wall came down, and a new era began.

Play with cards you're dealt, don't use race card

Brett Tucker had voiced his opinion on the several gentlemen who walk near the intersection of 93rd Avenue and U.S. 41 in protest of Barack Obama.

EDITORIAL: Colleges bring world to region's doorstep

Students go to school to broaden their horizons as well as to improve their prospects in the job market. Studying abroad, or interacting with foreign students, helps achieve both goals.

National WW2 Museum exhibit: POWs held by Nazis

A violin made from bed slats, a bomber jacket, and journals filled with humor, nostalgia, sorrow and boredom help to tell the stories of the 92,820 Allied soldiers held in nearly 100 Nazi prisoner of war camps.

WWII veteran's 'one day' of service became a fight for his life

Less than two months before Pearl Harbor, William Kadar joined the U.S. Army at the request of Uncle Sam.

WWII vet's duffel bag coming home 68 years later

MERRILLVILLE | To his family, William Kadar, a WWII veteran and former German prisoner of war, is a hero, and now they are getting the chance to show their appreciation for what he suffered almost 70 years ago.

Hoosier and German in Jasper and Huntingburg

A while back I wrote a book titled Jasper and Huntingburg, about two distinctively different but disintinctly Southern Indiana towns. Huntington might best be known as the setting for several movies including “A League of Their Own” and “The Rain” with Morgan Freeman and Christian Slater. Ja…

Roddick's career ends with Open loss to del Potro

NEW YORK | Chants of "Let's go, Andy!" rang out between points during the last service game of his career, and again before the start of what would wind up as the last return game.

Victims' relatives mark Munich attack anniversary

FUERSTENFELDBRUCK, Germany | Relatives of Israelis slain in an attack by Palestinian gunmen during the 1972 Olympics in Munich marked its 40th anniversary on Wednesday with Israeli and German officials at the air base where most of the 12 victims died, even as bitterness lingers over authori…

OLYMPIC ROUNDUP: Agnel wins 2nd gold in 2 nights at London Olympics

LONDON | Yannick Agnel bested Ryan Lochte for the second night in a row at the London Olympics, upstaging the American as the biggest star in the pool so far in these games.