Morning Edition Friday, the 11th of July

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At the top of the news, Florida lawmakers who were denied access to 'Alligator Alcatraz' sue DeSantis.

Also in the digest... Jane Birkin, TikTok, and McDonald.

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Lead Stories
National
San Diego CBP Seized Almost 9,000 Pounds Of Drugs, Arms And Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars In June
Roll Call
Photos of the week | July 4-10, 2025 - Roll Call
World
Sports CEO Timothy Leiweke charged in Texas arena bid-rigging scheme
World
Is Brigitte Macron a Man? Paris Court Clears Two Women of Defamation Over Claim France's First Lady Was Born Male
World
Missing backpacker found alive after nearly two weeks lost in Australian Outback
World
Palestinian grandmother detained after Australia cancels visa on security grounds
World
Colombia identifies new threat in drug war: the autonomous narco drone sub
World
Trump to visit Texas to survey damage from deadly flooding – live updates
Ben Askren
Former MMA champ Ben Askren says he lost 50 pounds in 45 days after contracting pneumonia and getting a double lung transplant: 'I only died 4 times'
World
Trump news at a glance: state department plans mass layoffs in line with president’s ‘America First’ policy
World
German backpacker found nearly two weeks after disappearing in remote Western Australia
World
Ukraine war briefing: Trump poised to send weapons under Biden-style drawdown, say sources
World
Ukraine rejects accusation by Hungarian leader Orbán over the fatal beating of a dual citizen
Denny Hamlin
Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin claim NASCAR has "too many road courses"
World
Spanish prime minister accused of profiting from brothels by opposition
World
US will impose 35% tariffs on Canadian imports, Trump says in letter
World
Mahmoud Khalil files $20m claim against Trump administration for false imprisonment
National
He closed his store after years of threats. Why Mexico's extortion problem is getting worse
World
New Hampshire judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
National
Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farm
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Trump To Visit Flood-ravaged Texas Amid Scrutiny
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How does the UK-France 'one in, one out' asylum deal work?
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As Texas floodwaters recede, lawmakers grapple with emergency preparedness
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Trump Issues More Letters To Countries In Push For Tariff Deals
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Max Verstappen’s F1 future predicted by Martin Brundle after Christian Horner dismissed by Red Bull
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The Bayeux Tapestry to be displayed in UK for first time in nearly 1,000 years
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Australian shares drop as Trump's tariffs target copper
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Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 flood
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Donald Trump’s panicked Epstein coverup crumbles as Musk dangles the secrets the sweaty president fears most
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Superman Rises Again And This Time, the Stakes Are Emotional - REVIEW
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The Guardian view on Israel and Gaza: they make a desert and call it peace
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Trump promises there will be ‘no change’ to his August 1 tariffs start - despite previous delays in the timetable
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Kisses, Handshakes: British Royals Host Friendly State Visit For French President
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At least 13 may have killed themselves over UK's Post Office wrongful convictions scandal
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Lana Del Rey sends prayers to Texas after more than 100 die in flash floods
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Most Markets Rise As Trump Sends Tariff Letters, Delays Deadline
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MAGA Influencer Demands Pam Bondi 'Resign' Amid 'Botched' Epstein Files Release: 'The DOJ Is Lying'
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Trump Tariff Letters Fire Shots At Japan, South Korea And More; S&P 500 Slides
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CNN anchor who attended Camp Mystic ‘overwhelmed with emotion’ visiting site of deadly Texas flood
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Tesla Stock Tanks Over 7% After Elon Musk Announces Plan to Form a New Political Party
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Texas weather forecast: More rain and thunderstorms predicted after flash floods kill at least 82 people
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How to watch the 7/7 memorial live
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What Happens Now Triple Mushroom Murderer Erin Patterson Has Been Found Guilty?
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Nico Hulkenberg’s first F1 podium will “shut up everyone that doubted him”
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Why Oscar Piastri was penalized in F1 British GP
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Death toll from Texas flash floods reaches 70 as search for missing continues
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Max Verstappen beats Britons to the punch with shock pole at Silverstone
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Israel sends team to Qatar for negotiations, but rejects Hamas demands to change ceasefire proposal
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Max Verstappen takes surprise Silverstone pole with Lewis Hamilton fifth after incident-strewn qualifying
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Ozzy Osbourne Set For Swansong At Black Sabbath Hometown Gig
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Lewis Hamilton eyes podium return in familiar surroundings at Silverstone after blitzing Friday practice
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UK’s Palestine Action loses bid to pause ban as ‘terrorist’ group
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John Rentoul answers your questions on Labour’s future – from welfare U-turn to Corbyn comeback
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