The Latest: Louisiana says abortion suit should be dismissed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit alleging that Louisiana officials are violating federal law by delaying action on the health organization’s application for a license to perform abortions in New Orleans (all times local):
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Louisiana officials have told a federal appeals court in New Orleans that a lawsuit against the state by Planned Parenthood should be dismissed.
The women’s health organization says the state has violated federal law b