Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) said he does not fault Republican candidates who are skipping the party’s midterm convention in Dallas to campaign back home, as some GOP candidates in competitive races steer clear of the two-day gathering. “They’ve got to go get their votes,” Scott told CBS News’ @Ed O’Keefe. “If you’re running, you’ve got to go win your election in your state.” #florida #news #gop #republican #texas

Hurricane Lowell has flooded a hotel in Poipu, Hawaii, where CBS News’ Carter Evans and his crew are staying. Here’s a look at the damage caused by the storm surge and high winds. #hurricane #weather #weathertok #hawaii #flood

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Lindsay Clancy juror speaks out after mistrial

The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial for aggravated murder, a judge ruled Tuesday — and he could face the death penalty if he’s found guilty. Prosecutors said the evidence against 23-year-old Tyler Robinson is overwhelming and argued that he’s eligible for the death penalty because he put many others in harm’s way by allegedly firing a shot at Kirk at a packed college campus event. Robinson’s defense team said there’s no solid evidence linking him to the