Jun 28 Volkswagen to pay $15 billion in U.S. emissions settlement By News Desk German automaker Volkswagen AG will pay more than $15 billion to settle customer and government claims that it cheated on emissions tests. Continue reading
Jun 28 Benghazi report faults security; no new Clinton allegations By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republicans on the House Benghazi Committee harshly faulted the Obama administration Tuesday for lax security and a slow response to the deadly 2012 attacks at the U.S. diplomatic outpost in Libya. But they produced no new allegations about… Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 7:53 The DisUnited Kingdom? Scotland renews push for 'liberation' after Brexit By PBS News Hour When Scottish voters decided two years ago to remain part of the United Kingdom, many thought the raucous independence drive was settled. Think again. Brexit has brought the push to break from London roaring back because the Scots very much… Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 3:51 The sky is not falling: World leaders look to calm the Brexit jitters By PBS News Hour British Prime Minister David Cameron tried Monday to assure the world that Brexit isn’t the calamity it’s being made out to be. Despite Germany’s warning against long-term uncertainty, he said the UK is taking a go-slow approach to the divorce. Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 52:22 PBS NewsHour full episode June 27, 2016 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court rejects abortion restrictions in Texas. Also: The reality of the UK decision to leave to EU remains foggy, Sen. Elizabeth Warren goes to bat against Donald Trump and kicking off a week of… Continue watching
Jun 27 Brexit to Nexit: What happens now that the UK voted to leave the EU? By Larisa Epatko A divided UK voted to leave the European Union last week, and Brits are coming to the realization of what it all means. We spoke to Daniela Schwarzer at the German Marshall Fund of the United States about what comes… Continue reading
Jun 27 Days before deadline, Senate to consider Puerto Rico rescue package By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew is warning of widespread consequences, from layoffs of police officers to a hospital closure, if the Senate fails to act before Friday on a rescue package for debt-stricken Puerto Rico. Continue reading
Jun 27 WATCH VIDEO: David Cameron speaks to parliament about Brexit By Larisa Epatko In a 9-minute speech to the British parliament, UK Prime Minister David Cameron sought to calm jitters over Thursday's vote to exit the European Union, known as "Brexit."… Continue reading
Jun 27 Singapore Airlines jetliner catches fire; passengers safe By News Desk A Singapore Airlines passenger airplane bound for Milan returned to the Changi Airport in Singapore on Monday and caught fire after showing an engine warning. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 24:48 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode June 26, 2016 By PBS News Hour On this episode for Sunday, June 26, Scottish leaders are pushing to exit the UK to preserve Scotland's membership in the EU. Also, immigrants who came to the UK for economic opportunities are worried after the Brexit vote -- what… Continue watching