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California wealth tax, Missouri abortion repeal headline Nov. 3 ballot measures nationwide

Voters in 39 states will face at least one ballot question on Nov. 3, and many will weigh multiple measures, according to a University of Virginia Center for Politics tally. Redistricting, election procedures, taxes and transgender policy are among the prominent topics.

One killed, six injured in three separate overnight shootings in D.C.

D.C. police said one person was killed and six others were wounded in three shootings late Saturday and early Sunday in Northwest.

Egypt's top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks

Egypt's top security body said Sunday it has agreed to support close ally Saudi Arabia in the major escalation of fighting between the kingdom and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, which has marked the latest front in the Iran war.

Trump endorses Netanyahu in reelection bid nine days ahead of Israeli election

President Trump on Sunday posted a lengthy endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tamping down speculation about whether he would publicly support Mr. Netanyahu's bid for another term just nine days before the election.

Congo's fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to an eighth province in the country's north, authorities said on Sunday.

AP Top 25 live updates: A historic shake-up could be coming after 5 of the top 7 teams lose

College football has never experienced a Saturday like this.

Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at Canadian military base

Canada's defense minister said that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire, while reports said large numbers of injured people were transported to hospitals.

Photographer attacked by settlers in the West Bank feels insulted by Netanyahu

The photographer with The Washington Post who was attacked by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank so badly that several vertebrae were broken said Sunday she was increasingly angry that Israel's military seems to protect settlers more than the Palestinians they threaten.

Troy Jackson not sorry for telling Sen. Susan Collins to 'shut up' in Maine Senate debate

Troy Jackson said Sunday he will not apologize for telling Sen. Susan Collins to "shut up" last week during a heated debate in Maine's deadlocked race for the U.S. Senate.

Catholic priest killed by falling cross during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador

A Roman Catholic priest celebrating an evening Mass in southwestern Ecuador has died after a crucifix fell on him during the livestreamed service.

Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection

President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late in his reelection campaign, a coveted boost because of Trump's popularity but one that the American had withheld for months as the vote neared and the leaders' strategies in the Middle East diverged.

Trump announces the renovation of East Potomac golf course in D.C. will start next month

President Trump said the overhaul of the historic East Potomac Golf Links south of the National Mall will begin on Nov. 15 and should be completed in about 15 months.