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California sues Catholic hospital for denying emergency abortion, LA Metro bus hijacker court, Shohei Ohtani jerseys
Today's headlines:
- California is suing a Catholic hospital for failing to provide an emergency abortion to a woman in need.
- The man accused of hijacking a Metro bus in downtown L.A. last week faces a judge.
- Shohei Ohtani has one more reason to brag.
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The star recognizes the department’s work during the January fires in Los Angeles. -
California’s unemployment department bought more cellphones than it needed for remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic and kept paying for thousands of unused lines. -
Military members have sought advice from groups over legal concerns about their own involvement — or potential involvement — in the strikes against suspected drug boats.
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