Democrat Crowley ousted in US primary

The US Democratic Party was rocked to its core Tuesday as establishment congressman Joe Crowley -- seen as a potential standardbearer -- was ousted by a 28-year-old far-left political novice. Crowley, a 10-term incumbent representing New York's diverse 14th district and the number four Democrat in the House of Representatives, had been considered a possible successor to Nancy Pelosi as party leader and even speaker, should Democrats reclaim the majority in November's midterm elections.