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Midterm Elections  The Future of the Democrats
Democrat Becomes Governor of Alaska for the First Time in 28 Years

Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has been elected governor of Alaska, the AP reports. It is the first time since 1998 that a Democrat has won the gubernatorial election in the state. The 37-year-old defeated three Republicans, one of whom had Trump’s endorsement.

“Voters want change and a government that works across party lines,” he says.

The victory means that the Democrats will now govern 30 U.S. states, following major gains in the midterm elections.

Measles Outbreaks in the U.S.
U.S. Loses “Measles-Free” Status After 26 Years

The rapid rise in measles cases in the U.S. has caused the country to lose its status as “measles-free,” several American media outlets report, citing sources.

The U.S. was officially declared measles-free in 2000, but this year alone, more than 5,000 cases of the disease have been recorded in the country. Eight people have died from measles this year, most recently an infant in Wisconsin.

Compared to last year, the number of measles cases has more than doubled. This is primarily due to a decline in vaccination coverage across the country. 

Ship collision in New Orleans
Tanker owner sued following collision

The Port of New Orleans is suing the owners and operators of the tanker that struck a passenger vessel on Friday evening, according to documents obtained by CBC.

The lawsuit alleges that the tanker is responsible for the accident, which is estimated to have resulted in costs equivalent to ten million Swedish kronor. The Port Authority is seeking compensation for expenses including cleanup and repairs, and has proposed that the vessel be seized and sold to cover these costs. 

The passenger vessel was moored when it was struck by the tanker. There were 129 people on board, but no one was seriously injured.