Morning Edition Friday, the 7th of November

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At the top of the news, Airline passenger seeks $5 million after being jabbed by used hypodermic needle left in seatback pocket.

Also in the digest... Danny Brown, Texas, and Florentine.

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Lead Stories
World
Taiwan's vice president calls for closer EU ties in rare address to international lawmakers
World
An Arizona town is dreading plans to turn its prison into an ICE facility: ‘It’s morally objectionable’
World
Civil rescue groups in Mediterranean cut ties with Libyan coastguard
World
Virginia Republican who shared violent texts from prominent Democrat loses re-election
World
Supreme court considering taking up case challenging legality of same-sex marriage
World
Senate to hold 15th vote on ending record US government shutdown
World
Whitestown Shooting: Indiana Castle Law Faces Scrutiny After Mother's Death
Politics
CBP Confirms Increase In Maritime Unlawful Crossings In San Diego: 'One Of The Most Problematic Zones'
National
Mexican National Guard Finds 'Suspicious Underground Structure' Close To Cross-Border Smuggling Tunnel
World
Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor
World
First Thing: Judge orders Trump administration to stop ‘needless suffering’ and fully fund food stamps
World
Flags and Christian nationalist slogans feature in soaring attacks on UK mosques
World
Who are the contenders for Nancy Pelosi’s long-held San Francisco seat?
National
Iowa judge facing OWI charge after being found slumped over the wheel after driving wrong way on highway, police say
World
Passengers start to feel bite of flight cuts amid US government shutdown
World
Deep red and swing states making election flip to Democrats indicate Trump’s plunging popularity
World
Trump says ‘looking at’ exemption for Hungary from Russian oil and gas sanctions – live
Sport
Former Canada coach convicted of sexual assault not included on public sanctions lists
Gordon Findlay
Did Gordon Findlay Collapse In The Oval Office? Truth About The Man Who Fainted During Donald Trump's Presscon
World
US strikes another alleged drug boat bringing death toll from campaign in Latin America to 70
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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to receive ‘six-figure payout to cover move’
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Andrew suggested Epstein ‘catch-up’ months before New York meeting, emails show