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

The Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo plane that crashed off a Miami runway on Sunday, killing five people, was operated by a North Carolina company that has been accused by past employees of violating safety regulations, legal documents reveal. CBS News' Josh Boswell has more on the CBS News Investigates report, which found that 21 Air faced a string of safety complaints from senior staff who claim they were fired for raising concerns. #news #miami #aviation #amazon #crash

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