Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Tuesday's Headlines: Pat Summitt, legendary former coach of Lady Vols, dies at 64

Volkswagen to fix or buy back 475,000 vehicles as part of emissions settlement; European leaders to confront Cameron over U.K.’s departure; British revolt exposes crisis in democracies across the globe; McDonnell ruling makes it harder to prosecute suspected corruption; In 5-to-3 decision, justices throw out Texas abortion law;
 
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Pat Summitt, legendary former coach of Lady Vols, dies at 64
She won eight national championships as head coach of the University of Tennessee women's basketball team and had more wins than any NCAA college basketball coach in history when she was forced to retire because of a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Volkswagen to fix or buy back 475,000 vehicles as part of emissions settlement
The deal is part of a $14.7 billion agreement expected to be formally announced Tuesday. It would be the largest payout by an automaker to consumers in U.S. history.
 
European leaders to confront Cameron over U.K.’s departure
European Union leaders converged on Brussels to hear British Prime Minister David Cameron explain his vision of the nation's future. Some British politicians have suggested an arrangement that would keep their nation as close to the bloc as possible without formally being a member. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she would not allow Britain to preserve its E.U. privileges while walking away from its obligations to allow the freedom of movement and labor.
 
British revolt exposes crisis in democracies across the globe
The systemic meltdown in the days following the vote — including the possible ouster of opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn — points to an erosion in public confidence that afflicts democracies worldwide.
 
McDonnell ruling makes it harder to prosecute suspected corruption
The high court's unanimous decision to vacate the conviction of Virginia's former governor could spell trouble in ongoing cases, legal experts said.
 
In 5-to-3 decision, justices throw out Texas abortion law
The majority said Texas's argument that the restrictions were meant to protect women's health was merely a cover for making abortions harder to obtain.
 
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