Brad Pitt reportedly "out of control" during recent incident at Minnesota airport

To view this email as a web page, [click here] [Star Tribune] Talkers Top stories - Brad Pitt reportedly "out of control" during recent incident at Minnesota airport: Pitt was reported to the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services for drunken and abusive behavior toward one of their children on [a flight from France that landed at the International Falls airport] on Sept. 14, one day before Angelina Jolie filed for divorce, according to TMZ. - Cleanup from monster storms continues with more rain on the way: [Additional rain is expected over the area from Friday into early next week], an unusual pattern for September, forecasters say. Minneapolis has seen 30.81 inches of rain so far this year, the most ever recorded for that period, according to the National Weather Service. - Wife of black man killed by Charlotte police filmed the encounter: "A cellphone camera video made by the wife of Keith L. Scott before he was fatally shot by police here shows the moments before and after the incident, including the wife’s pleas to her husband to get out of his truck, and her pleas to the police not to shoot him. But the video, which was given to the Times by attorneys for the family Friday, does not include a view of the shooting itself. Nor does it answer the crucial question of whether Mr. Scott had a gun, as the police have maintained," [the New York Times reports.] Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts said during a news conference this morning that police videos of the fatal shooting should be released, [but the question is a matter of timing.] Relatives of Scott saw the police videos yesterday, but lawyers for the family said [it was unclear what was in Scott's hands] when he was killed. [A man has been arrested in the shooting death of a protester] in Charlotte in the aftermath of Scott's killing. - Tulsa police officer charged in death of unarmed black motorist: [Prosecutors charged a white Oklahoma police officer with first-degree manslaughter Thursday], less than a week after she killed an unarmed black man on a city street and just days after police released graphic videos, saying in court documents the officer "reacted unreasonably." - The polls are officially open in Minnesota: [Voting begins in Minnesota today], one of the earliest states in the nation. Voters can request a ballot from the Secretary of State or go to locations like city halls and county buildings to cast their ballot, six weeks ahead of Election Day on Nov. 8. - Looming debate will test Trump's TV prowess: On Monday, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is set to face Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in a presidential debate before as many as 100 million viewers, an unprecedented audience for a U.S. political broadcast that would approach Super Bowl ratings. As a former reality-show star with unmatched TV experience, Trump will walk onstage [with expectations that his showman’s flair will be on full display.] The New York Times [compares and contrasts how the candidates are preparing for the debate.] An American University professor who has correctly predicted every presidential election since 1984 says [he believes Trump will win in November.] - UND investigating second racially charged Snapchat photo in 48 hours: The latest occurrence [involves four people posing in blackface] with the caption “Black lives matter.” This followed a Snapchat post of three different students who allegedly locked a black student out of a dorm and took a picture on her phone with the caption, “locked the black bitch out.” - More charges for exotic car drivers accused of 100 MPH-plus cruise on I-394: Along with the initial charge of reckless driving, [the nine defendants now face additional misdemeanor counts] of careless driving and speed greater than reasonable-hazardous. - Minnesota woman accused of texting is convicted of careless driving in death of cyclist: The McLeod County attorney last year charged Emily Givens, 26, of Hutchinson, with criminal vehicular homicide, alleging that she was reading a text message when she hit and killed Penny Verdeck, 40, on April 26, 2015. In a ruling this week, Judge Timothy Looby said prosecutors [couldn’t prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Givens was distracted] by a text message. He found her not guilty of a misdemeanor charge of using a cellphone while driving and not guilty of the more serious felony charge. Watch this "The Simpsons" reworks its opening credits for season premiere: The animated series pays tribute to the popular Cartoon Network series "Adventure Time" with [a lengthy intro and couch gag] at the beginning of the first episode of the show's 28th season. For comparison, [you can see the intro of "Adventure Time" here]. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com]. Trending - Monty Python star Terry Jones diagnosed with dementia: In a statement released by Britain's film academy, a representative says [the 74-year-old has primary progressive aphasia], which erodes the ability to use language. As a result, Jones can no longer give interviews. - New spots near U offer a break from dorm food: Students, faculty and staff have returned to discover a ton of new (and newish) food and drink options near the school’s sprawling Minneapolis campus. [Here’s a quick rundown]. - Bestselling author James Patterson cancels new book "The Murder of Stephen King": In a statement released Thursday through Little, Brown and Company, [Patterson said he didn't want to cause King or his family "any discomfort."] The book was intended as a tribute to King, a King-like story of an obsessed fan out to get the writer. But Patterson, who co-authored the 150-page novel with Derek Nikitas, said he had learned that fans in real life had "disrupted" King's home. - The Boss marks his birthday with new album: "Bruce Springsteen celebrates his 67th birthday Friday with the release of Chapter and Verse, the companion album preceding his forthcoming memoir, Born to Run," [Billboard reports.] Sports roundup - Xavier Rhodes could be make all the difference vs. Panthers: Cornerback Xavier Rhodes had a huge game when the Vikings defeated Carolina near the end of the 2014 season. His return to the lineup Sunday [is a good thing for the team.] - A grand exit might not be in the cards for Kevin Garnett: If Garnett is not going to become a part-owner or assistant general manager or loud voice at the end of the bench, [he has no role in the New Wolves Order], writes Jim Souhan. - Hard-hitting Antoine Winfield Jr. takes after his dad: The elder Winfield's expertise and athletic genes have helped guide his son’s path to Division I football. Antoine Jr., a true freshman safety, played in the Gophers’ first two games, [and his role is expected to expand.] - Violence in North Carolina has Vikings players calling for change, unity: The nation’s latest police shooting and the ensuing carnage had some Vikings players, at least for a few minutes, [worrying about something other than stopping Cam Newton’s designed QB keepers] or finding holes in Carolina’s zone coverage. Quote of the day “They’re tired of seeing it happen over and over again.” -- [Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson], on public frustration over police shootings. Worth a click How the internet almost killed me: Pioneering blogger Andrew Sullivan used to be a human being before his internet addiction killed his attention span and destroyed his health. It could be happening to you, too. Read [Sullivan's lengthy New York magazine piece] about how the web is turning us into manic information junkies, and then unplug for the weekend. Talkers trivia Want to win a Star Tribune travel mug? Today is Friday, so it's time for a trivia question. The correct answer can be found buried somewhere in a story that appeared in Talkers this week. We can't prevent you from simply Googling the answer, so Googling is encouraged! E-mail your answer to [talkers@startribune.com] by midnight on Sunday night. A winner will be selected at random from the correct responses. That lucky reader will receive an official Star Tribune travel mug, as well as a shout-out in Monday's newsletter. Prizes may change from week to week so watch this space! Here is this week's question: The bassist of which aging hard rock band announced this week that he is leaving to "chill out" and spend more time with his family? Good luck! From the archives Sept. 23, 1992: Former Como Park High School Soccer Coach Rico Gilardi, right, is a legend in Ethiopia. "When I was 5 or 6, my mother used to tell me about Rico," said one of his players, Angeson Abraha, left, who is also an Ethiopian emigre. "To play for Rico Gilardi is a great honor." (Photo: David Brewster/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. 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