Oregon law puts a cap on massive rent increases
Rent in cities like Portland have gone up more than 30 percent over the past five years
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Oregon Amtrak train moving again
An Amtrak finally got moving after it was stuck for two straight nights. Passengers are sharing what it was like when they were stranded. Carter Evans reports.
Stranded Amtrak train finally on the move
A train that was stuck in snowy conditions outside Oakridge, Oregon, for a day and a half is now heading to nearby Eugene, Amtrak said Tuesday. The train is carrying 183 passengers.
Amtrak passengers share stories after being stuck for hours
"Amtrak corporation did a horrible job of communicating to us what was going on," one woman said
Amtrak train stranded for day and a half on tracks in snow
Amtrak said Tuesday morning the train is now "on the move" back to Seattle
Oregon moves closer to statewide rent control law
As affordable housing shrinks, it wants to institute mandated limits on rent increases and eviction practices
Oregon considers lowering voting age to 16-years-old
Several state lawmakers are introducing a bill that would ask voters to amend the Oregon Constitution to lower the voting age from 18 to 16
Texts reveal police-extremist collusion, Portland official says
Portland, Oregon, police commander seems to have exchanged friendly messages with leader of far-right protests
Saudi students facing charges in the U.S. vanish
An investigation conducted by The Oregonian newspaper has found that Saudi Arabian students in eight U.S. states and Canada vanished after facing criminal charges. Shane Dixon Kavanaugh, an Oregonian reporter who has been covering these cases, joins CBSN to discuss.
Anti-vax movement fuels measles outbreaks, expert says
Dozens of children who weren't vaccinated have gotten sick, and the outbreak is spreading
Amazon facial technology shows bias, researchers say
Facial-detection technology that Amazon markets to law enforcement often misidentifies women, particularly those with darker skin, according to new research
Oregon measles outbreak prompts emergency
A measles outbreak near Portland, Oregon, has prompted officials in nearby Clark County, Washington to declare a public health emergency. So far there are 23 confirmed cases and the majority are children under 10. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Deputies shoot man after he kills 4, including baby
A rural Oregon man killed four members of his family at the home they shared and was shot by sheriff's deputies as he tried to kill a girl, authorities said. Mark Gago, 42, killed his parents, his girlfriend and their infant daughter Saturday night before deputies shot him, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office said.
Crab fishing boat capsizes in 14-foot waves, killing 3
The perils of vessels catching crabs in the area were made popular by the Discovery TV series "Deadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove"
Burger King accused of reneging on lifetime meals to man stuck in bathroom
An Oregon man is suing, claiming he was promised endless burgers after enduring a foul-smelling experience
Oregon hotel faces discrimination lawsuit
A hotel in Oregon faces a discrimination lawsuit after employees called police on a black guest. Ileana Diaz reports.
Oregon hotel fires employees who called police on black guest
The hotel said the employees actions were inconsistent with the company's standards and values
Hotel employees call cops on black guest
Two employees accused of racially profiling a black guest in the lobby of a Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in Oregon are on leave Friday morning. The hotel apologized a second time to Jermaine Massey, who in widely shared Instagram videos claimed he was targeted for "calling his mother while black." DeMarco Morgan reports.
Oregon man wins epic race across Antarctica
An Oregon man, Colin O'Brady, took a 54-day journey -- dragging a 400-pound sled -- across Antarctica, walking 12-hour days in 90-minute increments. O’Brady overtook British Army captain Louis Rudd in the first few days. After reaching the South Pole on Dec. 12, he picked up the pace, often traveling over 200 miles a day or a total 932 miles. CBS News' Dana Jacobson reports.
Portland, Oregon, hotel calls cops on black guest in lobby
Man, who says he was racially profiled and posted incident on Instagram, was on phone in DoubleTree lobby and asked to leave for alleged trespassing
Abortion access under fire as some foresee dismantling of Roe v. Wade
Two states voted to add anti-abortion language to their constitutions, in what some say is preparation for a possible overturn of Roe v. Wade
Kids' lawsuit over climate change
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked an unprecedented climate change lawsuit filed in Oregon. 21 young people ages 11 to 22 are suing the federal government for failing to fight global warming. Phil Gregory, one of the attorneys representing the group, joins CBSN on the phone to discuss the case.
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Death toll from Hurricane Michael climbs as storm moves toward Atlantic; Nike signs runner with cerebral palsy.
Nike signs runner
Justin Gallegos, a runner at University of Oregon, is the first pro athlete with cerebral palsy to sign with Nike. This past weekend, the company surprised him with the news. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans explains.
Emmy-winner Katt Williams jailed on assault charges in Oregon
Williams, 47, came to Portland to perform in a comedy show Friday; an arraignment is scheduled for Monday
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 students wounded in shooting at Colorado high school; suspect dead
Authorities said a male student opened fire with a handgun Wednesday at Evergreen High School, wounding two students, before fatally shooting himself, according to authorities.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
Why thousands of people in rural West Virginia lack reliable drinking water
About 250,000 West Virginia residents rely on untreated sources of water, like natural springs or aquifers from coal mines.