By the numbers

140

The number of mourners killed when Saudi Arabian coalition warplanes bombed a funeral in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, an apparent attempt to target Shiite Houthi rebels.

$909 million

The amount the federal government spent last year on advertising and public relations contracts, according to the Government Accountability Office.

14

The number of threatening clown incidents—including many hoaxes—reported to police in the United States since Aug. 29, according to the International Business Times.

$9 million

The amount paid at auction in Dubai by businessman Balwinder Sahani for a rare vanity license plate for one of his Rolls-Royce automobiles.

135

The number of passes Dallas Cowboys rookie quarterback Dak Prescott had thrown without an interception, breaking the previous rookie record, midway through his week five win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 9.