10 things you need to know today: November 2, 2013

A TSA agent is shot and killed at LAX, the Pakistani Taliban leader reportedly dies in a drone strike, and more

LAX shooting
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1. Shooter terrorizes Los Angeles International Airport

A gunman shot and killed a TSA agent on Friday morning at Los Angeles International Airport. Several other people were treated for injuries after a man reportedly fired a "high-powered rifle" inside LAX's Terminal 3, causing the terminal to be evacuated and flights to be grounded. Police say they believe the suspect, 23-year-old Paul Ciancia of New Jersey, acted alone. [Los Angeles Times, Associated Press]

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Keith Wagstaff is a staff writer at TheWeek.com covering politics and current events. He has previously written for such publications as TIME, Details, VICE, and the Village Voice.