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
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
Flight cancellations take effect amid government shutdown – US politics 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
National
The FAA's order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is set to take effect
National
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting
World
US supreme court lets Trump block passport sex markers for trans and non-binary people
World
Trump news at a glance: administration reduces US flights as shutdown stretches on
World
Death toll from UPS plane crash at Louisville airport rises to 13
World
Senate blocks Democrats’ bid to check Trump power over Venezuela strikes
Capitol Police
Jury finds Capitol Police discriminated against female officer - Roll Call
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