The Latest: Hurricane Joaquin menacing Bermuda

HAMILTON, Bermuda — The latest on Hurricane Joaquin and the storm's predicted path. (All times local): 11 a.m. Joaquin is weakening as it heads north. By late Sunday morning, forecasters said it was a powerful Category 3 storm with winds near 115 mph (185 kph). It is expected to bring hurricane conditions and life-threatening storm surges to Bermuda by the afternoon when the center passes near the island. As the hurricane moves toward Bermuda, swells kicked up by the storm will continue to affect the Bahamas and the eastern coast of the United States. ___ 9:30 a.m. The island of Bermuda is preparing for an encounter with Hurricane Joaquin. People on the British island territory on Sunday...