This week's heat wave is escalating with temperatures that have the potential to kill. The feds won't give up the fight to deport a father of three marines, despite a judge's ruling. A former CHP officer accused of murder in a deadly highway crash is set to enter a plea.Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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This week's heat wave is escalating with temperatures that have the potential to kill. The feds won't give up the fight to deport a father of three marines, despite a judge's ruling. A former CHP officer accused of murder in a deadly highway crash is set to enter a plea. Plus, more from Morning Edition.
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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM &ndash; L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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