Questions about Graham Platner’s past could impact Maine’s U.S. Senate race

Voters headed to the polls in Nevada, South Carolina, North Dakota and Maine, which features a nationally-watched U.S. Senate race. As Democrats try to win back the Senate in November, their candidate in Maine has admitted to a sexting scandal and is now fighting off allegations from several former girlfriends. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.

Florida man fights off shark, now in critical condition

Florida man fights off shark, now in critical condition – CBS News Watch CBS News Warning: disturbing video. A Florida man is in critical condition after fighting off a shark in the Panhandle. Cristian Benavides reports.

FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient

FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient – CBS News Watch CBS News The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that’s been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.

Hilton to face Becerra in November election for California governor, CBS News projects

Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November’s general election in the race to become California’s next governor, CBS News projects. Hilton will face off against Democrat Xavier Becerrathe former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary and California attorney general, who mounted …

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House passes pro-union bill after 20 Republicans defy party, in latest move to bypass GOP leadership

Washington — House Democrats, with the help of several Republicans, bypassed GOP leadership on Tuesday to force a successful vote on legislation that would accelerate negotiations on newly-formed unions’ first collective bargaining agreements. The legislation, titled the Faster Labor Contracts Act, was introduced in September by Democratic Rep. Donald Norcross of New Jersey. It passed …

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