 At 11.17, a quick look at the top stories we're following at WTOP. Barrel has strengthened into a hurricane and it's churning toward the Caribbean. President Biden is sticking with his campaign despite calls for him to step aside. A 13-year-old boy is dead after being shot by police in New York State. Keep it here for full details on these stories in the minutes ahead. Traffic and weather together on the 8th. Over now to Butch Seltzer in the WTOP Traffic Center.