Evening Edition: Dorian weakens slightly but expands in size, putting Fla., Ga. and Carolinas at risk

Dorian pounds Bahamas for third punishing day; children among the dead; Boris Johnson loses Parliamentary majority, faces Brexit showdown; They did their time. But will criminal convictions be held against them?; After prison, a different kind of punishment; Pence defends decision to stay at Trump-owned golf resort in Ireland; All 34 people on California dive boat consumed by fire are presumed dead; Biden advisers play down expectations, insist the primary campaign could become a long slog; 'You understand that you might have to shoot a student?': A superintendent arms school staff; Walmart will stop selling some ammunition, exit handgun market; In first interview, ex-cardinal McCarrick denies charge of sexual abuse in the confessional

Sign up for this newsletter Read online The day's most important stories, curated by Post editors.       (AP) Dorian weakens slightly but expands in size, putting Fla., Ga. and Carolinas at risk The storm, now a Category 2 hurricane with 110-mph winds, was moving northwest at 2 mph and is expected to maintain its intensity. Images emerging from the Bahamas show absolute devastation on Abaco and Grand Bahama. By Andrew Freedman and Jason Samenow ● Read more » Dorian pounds Bahamas for third punishing day; children among the dead Fears grew overnight that the initial toll of five confirmed dead and 21 injured announced on Monday could grow substantially. By Jasper Ward and Anthony Faiola ● Read more » Boris Johnson loses Parliamentary majority, faces Brexit showdown The opposition, including members of Johnson's party, is seeking to pass legislation to delay Brexit. The prime minister has said that he will call early elections if his foes succeed. By Kevin Sullivan and Karla Adam ● Read more » They did their time. But will criminal convictions be held against them? Across the country, more than 10,000 regulations restrict people with criminal records from obtaining occupational licenses — a category that can include the very jobs they've trained for in prison or in reentry programs. By Tracy Jan ● Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT After prison, a different kind of punishment Philip Rucker on what White House advisers and aides are really thinking as the summer winds down. Tracy Jan explains what's missing in the conversation about criminal justice reform. And Jason Samenow forecasts the hurricanes of the future. Post Reports | Listen Now ●  By The Washington Post ● Read more » Pence defends decision to stay at Trump-owned golf resort in Ireland The vice president cited logistical concerns for the choice of lodging, which has drawn criticism from Democrats who contend it is helping to enrich the president. By John Wagner, Robert Costa and David Fahrenthold ● Read more » All 34 people on California dive boat consumed by fire are presumed dead Authorities have recovered 20 bodies — all badly burned — while others remain on ocean floor. By Scott Wilson ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Biden advisers play down expectations, insist the primary campaign could become a long slog For a campaign that has touted polls and his perceived electability, it was a unique concession: The former vice president could afford to lose the first two contests. Campaign 2020  ●  By Matt Viser ● Read more » 'You understand that you might have to shoot a student?': A superintendent arms school staff It was the school board that voted to arm teachers and other staffers in Ohio's Warren Local School District — among the most extreme responses to school shootings. But it was up to superintendent Kyle Newton to implement the change. By Kyle Swenson ● Read more »   Walmart will stop selling some ammunition, exit handgun market The retailer also will stop open carry at its stores in the wake of two shootings at Walmart stores that left at least 24 dead. By Abha Bhattarai ● Read more » In first interview, ex-cardinal McCarrick denies charge of sexual abuse in the confessional The former archbishop of Washington told Slate that he never leaves the Kansas friary to which he was banished after being defrocked. By Michelle Boorstein ● Read more » We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Post Most for the most popular and interesting stories of the day, from politics to opinions to world news, to keep you in the know. In your inbox, every day. Sign up »

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