Harvard rescinds acceptance for 10 incoming freshmen over obscene Facebook memes

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[Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Harvard rescinds acceptance for 10 incoming freshmen over obscene Facebook memes: [The students in the group exchanged memes and images mocking sexual assault](, the Holocaust and the deaths of children, sometimes directing jokes at specific ethnic or racial groups, according to screenshots of the chat obtained by the Harvard Crimson. - Judge allows Philando Castile's gun permit into evidence in Yanez trial: Attorneys for officer Jeronimo Yanez [objected last week to including the permit as evidence]( and said if prosecutors wanted it admitted at trial, the defense would raise the theory that Castile lied about his alleged marijuana use on the permit application. - Kim Lund awarded $45.2M for stake in Lunds & Byerlys: After an ugly dispute with her siblings, Kim Lund has been awarded $45.2 million for her stake in the Lunds & Byerlys grocery chain, less than the $80 million she sought but [more than double the $21.3 million that the family-owned company offered her.]( - Trump criticizes London mayor after attack, again: President Donald Trump for a second day lashed out at London's mayor on Twitter in the wake of a deadly terror attack in the city. In a tweet this morning, [Trump renewed his mischaracterization of Sadiq Khan's statement]( to London residents following a vehicle and knife attack that left seven people dead and dozens injured. British counterterrorism investigators searched homes and detained more people Monday in the London attack investigation as an intense political firestorm developed [over Prime Minister Theresa May's role in reducing police ranks.]( - Trump lashes out at Justice Department over travel ban legal strategy: [The president criticized his own Justice Department]( Monday for seeking the Supreme Court's backing for a "watered down, politically correct version" of the travel ban he signed in March instead of pursuing a broader directive that was also blocked by the courts. In other news, the president will push for the [separation of air traffic control operations]( from the Federal Aviation Administration, adopting an approach long championed by U.S. airlines, according to White House officials. - Disgruntled ex-worker kills 5, self in shooting at Florida factory: Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings described the shooter as [a 45-year-old man who had been fired in April]( and had been previously accused of assaulting a co-worker at an Orlando awning factory. - UPS barred Muslim workers from praying at Mendota Heights facility, lawsuit alleges: [The global shipping company and an Edina staffing agency are being sued]( for allegedly barring Muslim workers from fulfilling their prayer requirements at the UPS warehouse in Mendota Heights facility and then firing them. - Conservative group sues Dayton administration over Legislature defunding: The Association of Government Accountability, represented by conservative legal activist Erick Kaardal, is [arguing in Ramsey County District Court that a 2016 constitutional amendment]( that sets legislative pay requires that state government pay lawmakers. - Rising deportations to Somalia raise concerns in Minnesota: Eight months into the fiscal year, deportations to Somalia have already outpaced last year’s record-setting numbers. Nationally, [more than 260 people were deported to Somalia since October]( — mostly Somalis who sought asylum unsuccessfully, but also some permanent U.S. residents with criminal convictions.  Hey, look at this It was a big weekend for dudes being chill in the face of disaster: Exhibit A is [this photo of a Canadian man calmly mowing his lawn]( on Friday as a massive tornado swirls in the background. The photograph, sure to become one of the most memorable images of the year, was taken by his wife. And then there's [this Londoner who is being hailed as a symbol of British resolve](, casually fleeing Saturday's terrorist attack after he had apparently been drinking in a pub, pint still in hand.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Your ultimate guide to 45 books to read this summer: [Grab a book (or two, or three)]( and a cool beverage, and settle in for a good, long read to fill summer’s good, long days. - Black Sheep Pizza owner launches Texas BBQ joint on Eat Street: Jordan Smith has finally [flipped his obsession into a new Eat Street destination](: StormKing Barbecue. - Ex-Saint Paul cop turns her farm into sanctuary for abused animals: Wally was bound for the slaughterhouse. Perhaps he knew it was a one-way trip, and that’s what made him test the gate on the truck. Headed down the interstate at 70 miles per hour, he pushed the gate loose, jumped off — the motorist following the truck swears he leapt, he didn’t fall — rolled, and got up: 250 pounds of fugitive pork on the lam. It’s usually a temporary reprieve. Typically an escaped animal is returned to the truck and the journey concludes as they all do. But somehow, the story hit social media, and that’s where [Kara Breci stepped up to give Wally a second chance.](  Sports roundup - Mike Zimmer back on sidelines with Vikings: Zimmer, who spent the past two weeks away from Winter Park to rest his troublesome right eye, returned to Minnesota yesterday and this morning [received the green light from doctors to return to work.]( - Roy Smalley explains the Twins' road dominance: The World Series-winning 1987 Twins and first-place 2017 Twins bear a certain resemblance to one another, with new young executives, home run power and surprisingly good play. [But they've been very, very different in one key area.]( - Track meet's most courageous performer finished last twice: This is a story from just over the Wisconsin border about [how a runner dealt with pain and adversity over the weekend.](  Quote of the day “I was keeping an eye on it.” -- [Theunis Wessels](, the Canadian man who was photographed mowing his lawn with a large tornado looming behind him.  Worth a click The time Gregg Allman and Cher showed up for a secret concert at a Buffalo, N.Y., Catholic school: The year was 1976 and the rock star was in upstate New York to receive treatment for drug addiction when he responded to a young fan's request to appear at Canisius High School. With his famous wife and two small children in tow, [Allman agreed to perform during a mandatory "acoustical science" assembly]( at the school on the condition that the concert be kept secret.  Trivia winner Congratulations to Bob Yunker! Bob was randomly selected from among the readers who correctly answered that a Minneapolis taproom announced last week it will be the state's first dining or drinking establishment to allow dogs inside. He wins a Star Tribune travel mug. Be sure to check back Friday for another trivia question!  From the archives June 5, 1977: Umpire Ron Luciano calls Twins baserunner Rob Wilfong out at second after being tagged by Red Sox shortstop Rick Burleson in the third inning of Boston's 5-1 victory. (Photo: Mike Zerby/Star Tribune) Connect with Star Tribune [facebook]( [twitter]( [google+]( [pinterest]( [instagram]( [tumblr]( [Manage email preferences]( • [Subscribe to Star Tribune]( • [Privacy Policy]( • [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent by: StarTribune, 650 3rd Ave S, Suite #1300, Minneapolis, MN, 55488 © 2017 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](