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Mississippi politician responds to sexism claims

A Republican candidate for Mississippi governor has refused to be interviewed by a female journalist unless she brings along a male colleague. Mississippi Today journalist Larrison Campbell said she requested to accompany candidate Robert Foster on a 15-hour “ride along” campaign trip ahead of the August 6 primary, but was denied because she is a woman. Source

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Earthquake insurance rates to soar for many Californians

Earthquake insurance rates are expected to spike for some residents in California. John Rundle, a distinguished professor of physics, earth and planetary science at University of California – Davis, and Glenn Pomeroy, CEO of the California Earthquake Authority, join CBSN to discuss. Source

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Hartman: The 97-year-old bagboy

Benny Ficeto of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, has been doing oddjobs since he ‘retired’ in the 1980s. Steve Hartman reports on the 97-year old who loves a hard day’s work. Source

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