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Men and women in their traditional Bavarian clothing enjoy the atmosphere at the Augustiner Beer tent after the Parade of Costumes and Riflemen (Trachten- und Schuetzenzug) in Munich. The 181st Oktoberfest will be open to the public from September 20 through October 5 and traditionally draws millions of visitors from across the globe in the world's largest beer fest.

For Oktoberfest-Goers In Munich, A Parade And A Party

Munich kicked off this year's Oktoberfest Saturday, beginning festivities in which the city expects to host 6 million visitors. For the first time, beer prices are above 10 euros per liter.

A 2006 Chevrolet Impala LTZ is one of the vehicles on the latest recall list.

GM Recalls 3.2 Million More Cars For Faulty Ignition Switches

The latest recall is in addition to the 2.6 million cars the automaker has already recalled for a similar problem.

KCMO School District Holds Public Forums About School Closings

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-875090.mp3Kansas City, MO – The Kansas City Missouri school district holds the first…

With GDP Slip, German Economy 'Finally Lost Its Invincibility'

The German economy shrank 0.6 percent during the last quarter of 2012, dragging the eurozone deeper into recession. There are some positive signs, however.

Leaked Intelligence Reports Reveal The Vast Power Iran Wields In Iraq

Interceptjournalist James Risen says new documents show how Iran has embedded itself in the politics of its neighbor — and that the late Gen. Soleimani oversaw Iran's proxy wars in Iraq and Syria.

A view of the bay of Noumea, New Caledonia, seen earlier this year. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center feared that a magnitude 7.6 earthquake would cause dangerous waves on Wednesday — but the harm appears to be minimal.

Authorities Lift Tsunami Warning For South Pacific Islands After Massive Quake

The magnitude 7.6 temblor prompted fears that a tsunami might strike Vanuatu and the French territory of New Caledonia. But within hours, local officials said the worst of the danger had passed.

The Sissano Lagoon was part of Papua New Guinea devastated by a tsunami in 1998. Researchers used evidence from after that tsunami to compare to a tsunami thousands of years ago.

Skull Is Potentially From The Oldest Known Victim Of A Tsunami

Researchers say they've determined that a skull discovered in 1929 likely belonged to an individual who was killed in a tsunami 6,000 years ago.

A sign in front of a courtroom at the Jackson County Courthouse.

Missouri voters reject funding sheriff and prosecutor pensions through court fees

By placing Missouri Amendment 6 before voters, lawmakers sought to reverse the impact of a 2021 Missouri Supreme Court ruling that found the fees unconstitutional.

Rough Day On Wall Street; Dow Has Sharpest Drop Of Year

The index dropped just more than 200 points, about 1.6 percent, on concerns about weak economic growth around the world.

Celebrating The Birthday Of Richard 'Groove' Holmes

This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Richard “Groove” Holmes with our special guest Everett DeVan.http://youtu.be/q08ai3rl61kRichard…

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