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10 fattest states in America

A new report conducted by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks state-by-state obesity rates in the United States, and the results are pretty grim. Source

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Fox settles Gretchen Carlson lawsuit

Fox News has reportedly agreed to pay Gretchen Carlson $20 million dollars, after the former television host filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against former Fox CEO Roger Ailes. Politico media reporter Hadas Gold joins CBSN with more details on the settlement. Source

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Trump and Clinton battle for electoral votes

National polls show the race is still tight. However, the election is not decided by the popular vote, but by the state-by-state battle for 270 electoral votes. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the vote. Source

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Florida residents concerned about Zika pesticide

Specialized trucks circled Miami Beach on Tuesday morning spreading BTI, bacteria that attacks mosquito larvae but is safe for humans. But residents there are concerned that authorities might turn to Naled, a controversial insecticide that has been banned from the European Union. David Begnaud reports. Source

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Clinton hits Trump on foreign policy

Hillary Clinton held a press gaggle on her new plane Tuesday for the second straight day. She brushed off renewed accusations from congressional Republicans, saying continued efforts to investigate her were a “fishing expedition.” She also zinged Donald Trump on foreign policy in a campaign speech. Nancy Cordes reports. Source

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Election polls conflicted over who is leading

For the first time since the Democratic National Convention, Donald Trump is leading a national poll. But another new poll shows him down 6 points, and Hillary Clinton retains important polling and organizational advantages in battleground states. Major Garrett reports. Source

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Settlement reached in Fox News sex harrassment suit

Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson and 21st Century Fox reached a reported $20 million settlement of her lawsuit against the news network’s former chief, Roger Ailes. The company also apologized to Carlson for the alleged harassment. Vinita Nair reports. Source

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