Tuesday's primary elections: Three key takeaways

June 06 June 06     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   NEWS   politics   Tuesday's primary elections: Three key takeaways     With polls closed in eight states across the country, the biggest primary of the 2018 election ended with a surprise in Alabama and fresh signs of a banner year for female candidates.     Read Story     news           Judge Aaron Persky, who gave Brock Turner lenient sentence in rape case, recalled from office Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky sentenced Turner, who could have faced 14 years in prison, to only six months behind bars in 2016.     world           U.S. gives Humvees to Afghan army and then blows them up when they fall into Taliban hands The 40 Humvees were destroyed in U.S. airstrikes since January 2015, shortly after U.S. combat forces left Afghanistan and local forces took the lead in combating the Taliban and other insurgent groups.     politics           Kelly Sadler, White House aide that reportedly mocked John McCain, is out Kelly Sadler, the White House communications aide who was accused of mocking Sen. John McCain and his fight against brain cancer, no longer works at the White House   Advertisement   news           Veterans Affairs, RFK's death, NBA Finals: 5 things to know Wednesday RFK's death 50 years later, the NBA Finals and the biggest news to start your day.     nfl           Two men take knee during national anthem at Trump's White House ceremony Instead of welcoming the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House on Tuesday, President Donald Trump held an event to celebrate America and play the national anthem.     politics           South Dakota lawmaker: Let businesses 'turn away people of color,' later apologizes South Dakota lawmaker Michael Clark on Monday said businesses should be able to turn away customers based on sexual orientation or race. He later apologized.     movies           Review: The thieving women of 'Ocean's 8' pretty much steal the franchise Sandra Bullock leads an entertaining pack of thieving women — including Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson and Rihanna — in the crime comedy "Ocean's 8."     nation-now           Terminal breast cancer patient now cancer-free, thanks to experimental therapy Judy Perkins is being hailed as a success story in an experimental, highly-customized cancer therapy.     politics           Twitter convinced Trump doesn't know the lyrics to 'God Bless America' Many Twitter users mocked Trump's performance and pointed out the irony of a man who demands patriotism in others not knowing the lyrics to one of the nation's most patriotic songs.     The Day In Pictures Gallery A handout photo made available by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows lava flow originating from Fissure 8 entering Kapoho Bay, Hawaii, June 4, 2018. The ongoing eruption of Kilauea is the largest in decades.     Popular Stories Woman's obituary takes hellish turn: 'World is a better place without her' Two men take knee during national anthem at Trump's White House ceremony Kate Spade, legendary handbag designer, found dead of suicide   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: bimagroup2.onlineincome@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2018 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108