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Several shark attacks reported off Long Island

Three people have been bitten by sharks in the past two days in the waters off New York’s Long Island. None of the attacks were life threatening. Ocean experts say East Coast shark bites tend to occur when sharks are chasing schooling fishes. Lilia Luciano has more. Source

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July Fourth greeted by thunderstorms, sizzling heat

Severe weather continued to hamper holiday travel Tuesday across the U.S., while more than 100 million Americans were celebrating the Fourth of July in temperatures that topped 90 degrees. Kris Van Cleave reports from Phoenix. Source

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Affirmative action decision sparks concerns about workplace diversity

There are new concerns about diversity programs in the workplace and hiring after the Supreme Court upended affirmative action in college admissions last week. While the justices’ ruling does not legally interfere with diversity in the workplace, experts say the move creates an opening for conservative groups to challenge business policies based on hiring and promoting minority employees. Noam Scheiber, labor and workplace reporter for the New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss what the law says. Source

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