Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (all times EDT):
1. EUROPE’S LEADERS LOOK TO MERKEL AS EU SUMMIT BEGINS
The leaders of Italy, France and Spain will try to press the German chancellor to share debts as they begin to gather at 8 a.m.
2. SUPREME COURT TO ISSUE OPINION TODAY ON HEALTH CARE LAW
Chief Justice John Roberts is expected the reveal the high court’s verdict on the president’s initiative shortly after 10 a.m.
3. IF YOU CAN’T STAND THE HEAT, STAY IN THE KITCHEN
With 1,015 heat records being broken around the country, many may not want to venture outside their air-conditioned homes.
4. NO BUTTS ABOUT CAMPUS IF TOBACCO BANS GET ENACTED
The movement at more than half of universities is driven by mounting evidence of the health risks of secondhand smoke and other factors.
5. HOLDER EXPECTED TO GET FAST AND FURIOUS DECISION FROM CONGRESS
House Republicans plan historic votes after 4:30 p.m. on whether to hold the attorney general in civil and criminal contempt of Congress.
6. YOUNG ADULTS ARE STAYING IN THE CITY
New census data shows they are delaying careers, marriage and having children amid persistently high unemployment.
7. COMING SOON: SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS TO SMARTPHONES
The alerts can also be used to spread the word about missing children or national security threats.
8. NEWS CORP. SPLITS NEWSPAPER AND ENTERTAINMENT INTERESTS
The global media conglomerate will end up with two separate companies.
9. LEGISLATION ON HIGHWAYS AND STUDENT LOANS EXPECTED BY SATURDAY
Without action by then, federal authority to conduct road, mass transit and other transportation programs would end along with the ability to collect gas taxes.
10. PHELPS FINALLY GETS A NIGHT OFF FROM BATTLING LOCHTE
The Olympic gold medalist will swim in the 200-meter butterfly final at 8 p.m. without his rival to worry about.
National News
June 28, 2012
10 Things to Know for Thursday
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Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps Tuesday, reversing a defiant stance and avoiding a possible public relations nightmare over fuel tanks that can rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
Continued ... - CBO: 8 million to gain legal status in Senate bill
- IRS worker: No political bias against tea party
- Military plans would put women in most combat jobs
- House takes up far-reaching anti-abortion bill
- Texas, SD governors court Connecticut gun makers
- Utah church shooter charged with attempted murder
- Reputed Mafioso tip triggers new Hoffa body search
- Ohio police chief takes criminals to task online
- Netflix cuts original TV deal with DreamWorks
- Food companies work to make it look natural
- Investigators 'zeroing in’ on Colo. wildfire start
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- Ga. radio hosts fired; mocked ex-player with ALS
- Secret to Prism program: Even bigger data seizure
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Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
Raw: German President Welcomes President Obama
Fans Cheer Dramatic Heat Comeback
Raw: Arizona Wildfire Scorches 8 Square Miles
Hoffa Mystery Still Fascinates After 4 Decades
Raw: 1 Dead in Shooting at Mo. Apartment Complex
Raw: Huge Fire Near Yosemite National Park
Raw: Obama Arrives in Berlin
3 Charged in Ohio With Enslaving Mom, Daughter
Obama Seeks G-8 Support on Syria
Raw: Volcano Erupts Near Mexico City
Kid Couture: Spending Big Bucks on Babies
Suicide Bombs Target Baghdad Mosque, Killing 29
Military Plans to Put Women in Combat Jobs
Solar Power Chargers in NYC Parks
Civil Rights Groups Sue NYPD Over Muslim Spying
Raw: First Lady, Daughters Enjoy Irish Sights
RAW: NSA Director Says 50 Plots Foiled
Boeing, Airbus Battle for Sales Supremacy
