Fast cars, conceptual art and great steins of beer might all come to mind when you think of Germany, but the country situated in the heart of Europe offers more than you might expect. And here’s a tip: Germany river cruises are an unparalleled way to experience the hidden allure of the country.
From the fragrant lavender fields of Provence to the Gothic spires of Prague’s skyline, Europe is a treasure trove of sensory experiences. A lifetime of travel on the continent would let you see it all, but for those with more limited time, carefully planned Europe tours can do more than just take you to the major sights – it can immerse you in the culture and lifestyle that have made Europe the ultimate destination for generations of travelers.
People always look forward to a new year, whether it’s a chance to start over from a tough year, or an opportunity to build on something great that happened the last year. Either way, upgrading from one year to the next is an important start.
CARSON CITY — A legislative subcommittee on Thursday approved dozens of regulations — many of which were necessary to implement new laws taking effect Jan. 1 — and debated into the evening election rules sought by the secretary of state.
Combining NFL size with the speed of some high school linebackers is a recipe for a scary offensive lineman entering college.
Plans by MGM Grand to close its lion habitat at the Strip hotel received praise Thursday by a high-profile animal rights group that also blasted the lions’ owner for wanting to put them on exhibit at his 7.5-acre ranch in the south Las Vegas Valley.
A second wrongful death lawsuit was filed Thursday in a Nevada court against the Las Vegas-based operator of a sightseeing tour helicopter that crashed and killed five people earlier this month.
Dozens of contractors trying to get money out of the Fontainebleau bankruptcy were dealt a procedural setback Thursday by the Nevada Supreme Court.
Texas prison officials are investigating whether convicted polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs violated his telephone privileges with calls to a relative on Christmas Day that might have been broadcast to an audience.
Authorities think this will be the biggest New Year’s Eve party ever in Las Vegas. They’re expecting 314,000 people to stop by for a visit, making it the nation’s second-largest New Year’s Eve party.
A 21-year-old Las Vegas woman pleaded guilty Thursday to five counts of conspiracy stemming from the robbery and assault that led to the death of an Eldorado High School teacher.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne has apologized for comments he made on his Twitter account about public breastfeeding.
The mother of a man shot by Henderson police officers early this week took issue Thursday with the department’s report of his arrest.
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — The police union in the Northern California city of Stockton has stepped up its battle against the debt-ridden city over cuts to the police department by buying a house next to the city manager.