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Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek wins after tough reelection battle

Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek wins reelection, CBS News projects, a closer-than-expected campaign in a reliably blue state that hasn’t elected a Republican governor since 1982. Although Democrats were generally favored in the national environment, Kotek’s race against Christine Drazan was one of the biggest nail-biters for a Democratic incumbent in the country.  Kotek, first…

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CEO says plan is to file for bankruptcy after ending luxury never-ending cruise that left hundreds stranded

More than 200 passengers, mostly Americans, are stranded in Cambodia after the operator of a luxury U.S. cruise ship that was on a continuous around-the-world voyage ran out of money due to skyrocketing fuel costs. Villa Vie Residences, the Florida-based operator of the MV Odyssey, said the war with Iran quadrupled fuel costs and forced…

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Prince William launches “Homewards” initiative in a bid to “finally end homelessness” in the U.K.

London — Britain’s Prince William has announced a new project aimed at eradicating homelessness in the U.K. through partnerships with local communities and businesses. It’s a cause close to the Prince of Wales’ heart, and he’s said his inspiration to tackle the issue comes from his mother, the late Princess Diana. It’s the first major…

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A former Indiana football star had fallen on hard times. A chance encounter with a fellow Hoosier gave him a new lease on life.

While walking along a path in Austin, Texas, earlier this year, Jasper Steinmetz spotted a man with something both familiar and out of place.  “I saw the Indiana University athletic backpack, and since I had just graduated from Indiana, we had that commonality. And I figured, you know, why not talk to him?” Steinmetz told…

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U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating top Trump aide Susie Wiles

London — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, POLITICO reported Monday, citing four anonymous officials. CBS News’ partner network BBC News said it had confirmed the exchange. Burnham, who became prime minister in July, exchanged a “few messages” that were “of no significance” with the…

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