Topics include a suspected Houthi attack on a shipping vessel, charges against Senator Menendez, law and order ballot measures in San Francisco, and new security measures for New York subway systems.
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Suspected Houthi attack on True Confidence in Gulf of Aden reveals rebel's capability despite US-led airstrikes.
New charges against Senator Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine involve bribery payments and acting as a foreign agent.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels suspected in attack on shipping vessel in the Gulf of Aden
An attack on the shipping vessel, True Confidence, in the Gulf of Aden has caused fatalities. The crew was forced to abandon ship while the extent of the damage remains unclear. The attack is believed to be linked to individuals claiming to be the Yemeni military via radio. Despite US-led airstrikes, Houthi rebels have shown the ability to launch such attacks.
New charges face Senator Bob Menendez in bribery scandal
Senator Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, are faced with new charges connected to bribery payments from New Jersey businessmen. The accusations stem from Jose Uribe's guilty plea involving providing gifts in exchange for favors. Menendez is also accused of acting as a foreign agent and accepting luxurious gifts. The defense attorney for a Trump co-defendant testified regarding the alleged improper relationship between a prosecutor and the defense team.
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