Russians hack into DNC computers, steal research on Trump

To view this email as a web page, [click here] [Star Tribune] Talkers Top stories - Russians hack into DNC computers, steal research on Trump: Two "sophisticated adversaries" linked to Russian intelligence services broke into the Democratic National Committee's computer networks and [gained access to confidential emails, chats and opposition research] on presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, the party and an outside analyst said Tuesday. - FBI investigating whether Orlando killer was regular at nightclub: The FBI is investigating reports that Orlando gunman Omar Mateen [had been a regular at the gay nightclub he attacked and had used gay dating apps], a U.S. official briefed on the case said Tuesday. On his CNN show last night, a visibly emotional Anderson Cooper began the program by [reading the names and sharing details of the lives of the 49 victims.] - Obama blasts Trump's anti-Muslim comments: President Obama on Tuesday [delivered a scathing rebuke of Donald Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric], blasting his immigration proposals as dangerous and "not the America we want." The New York Times writes that [Trump's comments on Muslims in the wake of the Orlando shootings] represent "an extraordinary break from the longstanding rhetorical norms of American presidential nominees." Trump announced yesterday that [he is banning the Washington Post from covering his events], citing the paper's "phony and dishonest" coverage of his campaign. - St. Cloud State president killed in crash: Earl H. Potter III,[died Monday night in a one-vehicle rollover crash on I-694], said Steven Rosenstone, chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. - Tim Hortons making moves in Minnesota: The parent company of the popular Canadian coffee-and-doughnuts chain has [signed a deal with a Bloomington firm to begin franchises in Minnesota.] - Light rail train hits vehicle in St. Paul: The collision involving the eastbound train [occurred about 10:40 a.m. near Hwy. 280 along University Avenue.] - Kanye West bringing Saint Pablo tour to St. Paul: The ubiquitous and rarely humble rapper [will perform at Xcel Energy Center on Oct. 10], his first Twin Cities performance in eight years – not counting canceled shows. - Court upholds "net neutrality" rules for internet access: The ruling Tuesday from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is [a win for the Obama administration, consumer groups and content companies] such as Netflix that want to prevent online content from being blocked or channeled into fast and slow lanes. - UW-Stout student had nearly .30 BAC before bleeding to death: The student from Shakopee went through the glass of a church sign and [was found dead in a driveway nearby.] - Hennepin County Sheriff's Office uses facial recognition technology: [A crime-fighting tool until now kept under wraps] by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is drawing both praise as a critical asset in the hunt for bad guys, but also concern in an era of growing surveillance. - Frank Lloyd Wright house in St. Louis Park goes on the market: [A home designed by the master architect] has been with the original owners for nearly 60 years. On a related note, it was the best May in history for Twin Cities home sellers, causing [house prices to inch closer to an all-time high], according to a monthly report from the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. Watch this This is what lightning looks like in super-slow motion: Researchers at Florida Institute of Technology decided that a lightning storm would be a perfect opportunity to test a new camera that captures 7,000 frames per second. When the footage is lowed down to 700 frames per second, you can watch lightning bolts slowly spread across the screen like tentacles. [Check it out here.] Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com]. Trending - TV newswoman says no thanks to the lady uniform: KARE 11's Jana Shortal is a television personality with her own look. [Here's how she broke the mold.] - Scientists discover "Tatooine" planet orbiting twin suns: "Astronomers have discovered the largest Tatooine world yet, a Jupiter-sized planet with two suns. Kepler 1647b is the biggest planet ever seen in a double star system, spotted by the Kepler Space Telescope in the constellation of Cygnus," [Forbes reports.] - Minnesota rowers' race across the Pacific ends abruptly: The boat of Ryan Foss and Erin Hammer, who make up the Endurance Limits USA team, briefly capsized Saturday morning in a big wave, and Hammer broke her wrist. [The two were evacuated from the boat by helicopter Monday morning.] - Shia LaBeouf hitchhiked through Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Dakota yesterday: "This summer, the Transformers star turned performance artist has been hitchhiking through the U.S. with artists Nastja Rönkkö and Luke Turner. Since May, he has been to Philadelphia, New Orleans, and cities in Utah, Michigan, and more. LaBoeuf was spotted taking a boat in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Sunday night, and was seen in Sheboygan Monday morning. Last night, he made his way through Minnesota," [City Pages reports.] Sports roundup - Wolves reportedly interested in trading No. 5 pick: A fresh report from ESPN.com, citing league sources, indicates the Wolves are interested in dealing the No. 5 pick in next week’s draft in a deal for the Bulls’ Jimmy Butler. [But the Bulls would almost certainly want more in return.] - It's decision time for Wild on Thomas Vanek: [The buyout window for the mercurial winger starts Wednesday.] - Dozier's batting average is getting better: [The second baseman batted .341 during the Twins’ 10-game homestand] and is batting .231 after going 1 for 4 on Monday with seven homers and 25 RBI. Dozier had bottomed out at .199 and was dropped in the batting order until his recent surge. - NHL reportedly settles on Las Vegas for expansion team: A person with direct knowledge of the NHL's decision says [the league has settled on Las Vegas as its choice for expansion], provided organizers can come up with a $500 million fee. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here]. Quote of the day “Where does this stop?” -- [President Obama], on presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric. Worth a click Texting is how we say goodbye during tragedies now: Caitlin Dewey of the Washington Post has written a thought-provoking essay on [how mobile phones give people a new ability to communicate in their last moments]. "These texts, and sometimes social media posts, are a jarring way to learn of a loved one’s death — but they can give survivors a kind of closure that a shocking call or knock on the door could never provide. At the same time, these messages force a direct look into the fear and helplessness that filled those last moments, and that, too, can be hard to live with." From the archives June 14, 1981: A tornado tore through Edina, Lake Harriet and Roseville 35 years ago today, toppling the Art Deco sign on the Edina Theater. The 47-year-old landmark was damaged beyond repair, so a new sign was placed atop the theater later that year. The company worked from original blueprints to duplicate the 29-foot, 3,000-pound sign. [Read more about the tornado here.] (Photo: Bruce Bisping/Star Tribune) Connect with Star Tribune [facebook] [twitter] [google+] [pinterest] [instagram] [tumblr] [Sign up for more newsletters] • [Subscribe to Star Tribune] • [Privacy Policy] • [Unsubscribe] This email was sent by: StarTribune, 650 3rd Ave S, Suite #1300, Minneapolis, MN, 55488 © 2015 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.]