Jul 15 Watch U.S. Women Take on Japan in World Cup Final The U.S. Women's Soccer Team has made it to the final game of the Women's World Cup for the first time in 12 years. They take on Japan's team on Sunday. Christine Brennan, USA Today columnist, previews the match-up with… Continue watching
Jun 07 Merkel and Obama Emphasize Economic Stability, Mideast Peace By Larisa Epatko German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Obama addressed questions about their countries' sluggish economies and the missions in Afghanistan and Libya at a news conference Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 02 Toxic E. Coli Outbreak in Europe Baffles Officials, Casts Doubt on Produce By Larisa Epatko A toxic new strain of E. coli bacteria that appears to have originated in Germany has concerned people avoiding salads -- and health officials scratching their heads. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch German Family Hangs Thousands of Easter Eggs A family in Germany has been hanging Easter eggs on their apple tree for 40 years. Continue watching
Mar 02 Watch News Wrap: Gunman Kills 2 U.S. Airmen, Wounds 2 at German Airport In other news Wednesday, a gunman killed two U.S. Air Force troops and wounded two others traveling in a bus outside an airport in Frankfurt, Germany. The 21-year-old suspect was arrested as he fled the scene. Meanwhile, security forces fired… Continue watching
Jan 27 Ode to Germany: Merle Hazard, Backed by Beethoven By Paul Solman Today's post introduces the fourth of country singer Merle Hazard's Euro-shanties, this one taking off on the Ode to Joy from Beethoven's 9th. Merle (if not Beethoven) will do anything to educationally amuse. So will we. But given the gravity… Continue reading
Jan 27 Ode to Germany: Merle Hazard, Backed by Beethoven By Elizabeth Shell Today's post introduces the fourth of country singer Merle Hazard's Euro-shanties, this one taking off on the Ode to Joy from Beethoven's 9th. Teutonic C&W. Merle (if not Beethoven) will do anything to educationally amuse. So will we. Continue reading
Nov 19 The Confidence of Ben Bernanke in Germany By Elizabeth Shell "The Fed chairman's message, though scholarly in tone, was unusually blunt," wrote the Wall Street Journal, "laying blame for inflationary pressures in emerging markets and for tensions over currencies on countries like China." The Financial Times underscored another… Continue reading
Nov 19 The Confidence of Ben Bernanke in Germany For a speech by a Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke's remarks on "global rebalancing" certainly weren't designed to fly under the radar. "The Fed chairman's message, though scholarly in tone, was unusually blunt," wrote the Wall Street Journal,… Continue reading
Aug 25 Wednesday's Art Notes By Molly Finnegan In today's arts and culture headlines, Wyclef Jean loses his bid to run for office in Haiti. Continue reading