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The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump's tendency to avoid blame when things go awry

It is among the most famous phrases in presidential history: “ The buck stops here.” Except with President Donald Trump, it almost never does. Read More.

At least 1 student among 5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate

Five people were wounded in a shooting involving multiple suspects at Virginia State University early Saturday, prompting a campus lockdown and police investigation just as students got ready for a new school year. Read More.

US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere

President Donald Trump's war against Iran is stretching the limits of U.S. aircraft carriers and leaving the western Pacific without one of the key American warships as China shows more signs of aggression. Read More.

Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain, winds

Hawaii’s Big Island was threatened Saturday with its first possible direct hit from a hurricane in 155 years as Hurricane Lala roared in the Pacific Ocean and gusty wind, waves and rain pounded the region. Read More.

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Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting

Democrats on Saturday approved dueling messages on whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement should be abolished or reformed, reflecting sharp opposition to President Donald Trump's crackdown but revealing disagreement in the party ahead of the midterms. Read More.

UK's leader calls for reflection after the death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism

Britain's prime minister called for reflection on Saturday after a Black professor who faced a storm of plagiarism accusations died suddenly, days after resigning from a prestigious role at the University of Cambridge. Read More.

Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?

Democratic voters are showing up for this year’s primaries in numbers not seen in decades, a pattern emerging across several states that has the party optimistic about its prospects in November when control of Congress will be at stake. Read More.

Taliban mark 5 years since return to power in Afghanistan, in photos

Taliban officials and supporters marked five years since their return to power with gatherings and street celebrations in Kabul, following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Read More.