British political turmoil deepens after EU referendum

 Britain's shocking decision to remove itself from the European Union brought more political turmoil Sunday as Scotland's leader threatened to block the move and the opposition Labour Party's leader faced a coup attempt from his own legislators.The sense of unease spread as European leaders stepped up the pressure on Britain to begin its complex exit from the 28-nation EU immediately,

What Is Brexit & Why Does It Matter

Millions of voters are heading to the polls today to determine whether the United Kingdom will remain a part of the European Union. Ahead, a look at the referendum and what it could mean.
This story was originally published on June 17, 2016.
Voters in the United Kingdom are poised to make one of the most important decisions in a generation on June 23, when a public referendum will decide whether the U.K. leaves the European Union. Campaigning by those for and against a so-called "British Exit,