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. | | 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. | |  | 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.
| | "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 | |  | 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. | | | | |
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