The Associated Press
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:
1. HOW UKRAINE VOTES IN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION
Ukrainians overwhelmingly support several pro-Western parties as the former Soviet republic continues to drift away from Russia.
2. WHY TOP US EXPERT DISAGREES WITH EBOLA QUARANTINE
The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases warns that the mandatory, 21-day quarantining of medical workers returning from West Africa is unnecessary and could discourage volunteers from traveling to the danger zone.
3. DRUGMAKERS RACE TO DEVELOP EBOLA VACCINES
The companies are betting that governments and aid groups will foot the bill.
4. KOBANI DEATH TOLL PASSES 800, SYRIA ACTIVISTS SAY
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the death toll includes 21 Kurdish civilians, 302 fighters with the main Kurdish force YPG, and 481 fighters with the Islamic State group.
5. WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL SHOOTING VICTIMS REMAIN IN HOSPITAL
Two of the wounded students are in serious condition, while two are critical.
6. SOUR US-CUBA RELATIONS MAKE IT TOUGH TO ID BODIES FOUND AT SEA
Because of the diplomatic stalemate between the U.S. and Cuba, American pathologists can’t get matching dental records and DNA for migrants who die at sea.
7. WHAT SHAKES UP COLON CANCER SCREENING
Starting Monday, millions of people who have avoided colon cancer screening can get a new home test that’s noninvasive and doesn’t require the icky preparation.
8. WHO COULD HURT REPUBLICAN SENATE HOPES
Struggling governors in states including Georgia could affect the GOP’s bid to gain six new Senate seats and take control.
9. GAS PRICES DROP 18 CENTS IN TWO WEEKS
The average nationwide cost for a gallon of regular has fallen to $3.08, a survey finds.
10. GIANTS FETE LATE ROBIN WILLIAMS
The actor’s smiling face, in a variety of his most well-loved characters, adorns the big screen at AT&T Park before World Series Game 5.
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