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Sunday, August 26, 2018

This week, we sing the blues

Sunday 8.26.18

It's slower (really?!?) but more exciting (it'd better be!). Meet the new $6 million supercar. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.

By Michelle Krupa & Faith Karimi
America has lost one of its most respected and influential politicians to cancer. Sen. John McCain battled foes as a Navy bomber pilot and took that fight to the marble hallways of the Senate for three decades. As a politician, McCain wore many hats with pride and a twinkle in his eye, including conservative maverick, Senate giant, presidential candidate and abrasive American hero. He often broke ranks with Republicans on major issues such as health care and campaign finance, and was a major critic of  President Trump's administration. Leaders from all over the world mourned him, including Trump, who tweeted his  condolences after staying largely quiet when McCain's family announced he's discontinuing medical treatment.  A source says his body will lie in state in the US Capitol this week and a memorial held at the National Cathedral, followed by a private service in Annapolis. Funeral details have not been released, but  friends say he's planned his  memorial service over the past year. 
 
Pope Francis could get more pushback today for his response to the latest wave of child sex abuse revelations in the Catholic Church. "Say Nope to the Pope" and "Stand for Truth" protests are planned in Dublin, Ireland, where he's attending the Catholic World Meeting of Families. He's also meeting with Irish sex abuse survivors, many of whom have demanded concrete action in response to the scandal. American survivors, some of whom have criticized as too vague the Pope's letter responding to a recent raft of substantiated abuse claims in Pennsylvania, also want the church to practice what it preaches.
 
Today also is the funeral for Mollie Tibbetts, the 20-year-old Iowa college student whose disappearance captured national attention. Her accused killer was living and working in the United States illegally, a fact some politicians have seized on in their push for an immigration crackdown. But some of Tibbetts' relatives have said they don't want her death politicized.

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta visits the White House on Monday, less than a year after President Trump slammed immigrants coming to the US from "sh*thole countries," specifically including those in Africa. Trump, of course, also was a major purveyor of the debunked theory that Barack Obama was born abroad – in Kenya – and thus was an illegitimate president, though he walked it back during the campaign. The White House says the Presidents will "explore ways to bolster trade and investment between the two countries, while strengthening security cooperation." Or, it could get awkward.

Tuesday means more primaries. This week, Arizona Republicans are in a scrum to replace US Sen. Jeff Flake, an outspoken Trump critic who's not seeking re-election. In the mix are US Rep. Martha McSally; ex-state Sen. Kelli Ward, who's challenging McSally from the right; and ex-Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who's suggested he'd revive the false "birther" theory if elected. Floridians also head to the polls in a hot US Senate race, though the primaries mostly are a formality. Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and GOP Gov. Rick Scott have been the presumptive nominees for months, sparring over everything from Russian election hacking to family border separations. Florida's governor's race, meanwhile, is being called a fight "for the soul of the nation," with five Democrats competing to face the Republican winner, quite likely US Rep. Ron DeSantis, who is endorsed by Trump.
 
The Queen of Soul will be bid farewell this week in royal style. Aretha Franklin, who died August 16 at age 76, will be honored with public viewings Tuesday and Wednesday at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, followed by a star-studded funeral Friday. Due to perform are Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams, Chaka Khan, Faith Hill and Jennifer Holliday. A tribute concert also is planned for November at Madison Square Garden.
 
Been putting off that tomato facial? Wednesday is your day. It's the La Tomatina festival in Buñol, Spain, where more than 20,000 revelers are expected to throw 160 tons of overripe tomatoes at each other in an epic, annual food fight. It was a favorite of our late colleague, Anthony Bourdain, and one of CNN's 30 things travelers should do before turning 30.
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People! Climbing greasy poles! It's a thing -- called Panjat Pinang -- that was part of the Asian Games in Jarkarta, Indonesia. Check out the rest of the past week's top images, thanks to our colleagues at CNN Photos.
 
1st Lt. Misa Matsushima, Japan's first female fighter pilot,
who's also a big "Top Gun" fan
 
"These are kids, good kids who want to learn, that are missing three to five days a month because they were being bullied because they were dirty."
Akbar Cook, principal of West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey, who installed a free laundromat at his school to help kids who were being teased because of their dirty clothes
On the inside
Visit Stewart County, Georgia, a blip on the map that's become a major crossroads for immigrants facing deportation. These four stories, by CNN's Catherine Shoichet, are haunting. And you can find more deep dives in CNN's weekend reads

End-of-summer picks
J.R.R. Tolkien's new book, "The Fall of Gondolin," is the final installment of his "Lost Tales" Middle-Earth trilogy. It publishes Thursday. And Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is due to headline the National Book Festival on Saturday to discuss her children's book, "Turning Pages: My Life Story," which publishes next week.
 

Thar be Dragons
If you're in Atlanta, get ready for some prime people-watching. Dragon Con takes over the city starting Thursday and continues through Labor Day. 

And it all ended with a 'Big Bang'
"The Big Bang Theory" will end its 12-season run next year. Here's what its biggest stars think of the news

A summer surge 
Headed to the cinema this week? The summer box office bounced back this year after a long slump. These movies made the biggest impact.
 
Another Grand Slam 
The US Open starts Monday and runs through September 9. Keep an eye on Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, favorites for the men's and women's crowns. 

Football in crisis
It's college football season, but scandals and tragedies are casting a pall. Tune in Saturday to Oregon State vs. Ohio State, whose head coach, Urban Meyer, has been suspended for three games. Maryland also opens its season Saturday against Texas in its first game since player Jordan McNair died this summer of heat stroke
 
Happy National Dog Day!!
Today is the day to celebrate our pooches, like the dogs that share homes with the 5 Things writers and editors!!  Now, send us pics of yours. You might see Fido staring back at you from a 5 Things newsletter later this week! Please use the subject line: My dog is the cutest.
Bring in the funk
This weekend is Afropunk Fest in Brooklyn, New York. Tickets are sold out, but if you want to get in on the vibes, we've got some Erykah Badu for ya. (Click here to groove out.)
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