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Bahamians look for loved ones as 1,300 missing after Dorian

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Meanwhile, a cluster of heavy thunderstorms is heading toward the Bahamas and is expected to further drench the communities bashed by Dorian.

Beto O’Rourke’s vow to ban certain weapons draws praise from debate rivals

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

In the wake of the El Paso shooting, O'Rourke has remade his presidential bid. But praise from his presidential rivals may indicate that they no longer see him as a serious threat.

Houston debate highlights importance of HBCUs in Democratic politics

By Errin Haines, Associated Press

Thursday's presidential debate wasn't just an opportunity for the leading Democratic candidates to make their case to voters. It was also a chance to highlight Texas Southern University and the role of historically black colleges and universities heading into 2020.

Biden takes most fire in Democratic debate in Houston

By Associated Press

Former Obama Housing Secretary Julián Castro was the most explicit in arguing it was time for a new generation.

Democratic candidates debate fixes for U.S. education

By Associated Press

Several candidates, including Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren, advocated for raising teacher salaries.

AP fact check: 2020 Democrats debate in Houston

By Associated Press

Here's a look at how some of their claims stack up with the facts.

Trump mocks Democrats, vows new tax cut in trip to Baltimore

By Kevin Freking, Juana Summers, Associated Press

Trump spoke to House Republicans attending an annual retreat in a hotel on Baltimore's waterfront, a friendly audience of legislators whose political futures are closely tied to how well he performs in next year's election.

Buttigieg jabs Trump over China trade war: ‘I’d like to see him make a deal’

By Associated Press

Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg says President Donald Trump "clearly has no strategy" in his trade war with China. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar also was critical of the president.

In Democratic debate, Biden says ‘I stand with Barack Obama all 8 years — good, bad, indifferent’

By Associated Press

Former Vice President Joe Biden is dismissing questions about the Obama administration's record of deportations by touting the former Democratic president's effort to open doors to immigrants.

Biden, Sanders, Warren spar over health care in 3rd Democratic debate

By Bill Barrow, Steve Peoples, Associated Press

An aggressive Joe Biden defended his health care plan against liberal rivals Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders in Thursday night's presidential debate.