California dermatologist Dr. Yue Yu has been indicted on four felony counts for allegedly poisoning her husband with liquid drain cleaner in an attempt to kill him. She is currently being held in Orange County Jail with a bail set at $1 million and faces up to nine years in prison if convicted.
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Over 250 legislators from across the United States have signed a letter condemning the proposed expulsion of three Democratic legislators in Tennessee for protesting gun violence on the state House floor. The letter calls the proposed expulsion an "anti-democratic" attempt to "silence" elected leaders on an important issue and a "clear violation of the First Amendment". It calls on the Tennessee House of Representatives to reconsider its actions and protect the right of its members to speak out on behalf of their constituents.
Key takeaways: Tsai Ing-wen and Kevin McCarthy are meeting in California at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The meeting is being attended by a bipartisan…
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hosting a bipartisan meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen in California on Wednesday, drawing condemnation from China and a vow of "resolute countermeasures". The meeting is seen as a show of support for the self-governing island, and both McCarthy and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have expressed their desire to demonstrate support for Taiwan. Several Democratic and Republican lawmakers are expected to join the meeting, including GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher, in order to demonstrate American unity in support for the island.
Monica de Leon Barba, a 29-year-old American woman, has been missing since Nov. 29 when she was last seen walking her dog home from work in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico. Her family found her dog on the street and the FBI is offering a reward of up to $40,000 for information leading to her recovery. Her brother said she was visiting Tepatitlán when she was kidnapped and her family has described the last four months as "torturous."
California lawmakers have passed a bill giving the California Energy Commission the power to impose fines of up to $2,500 per violation on oil companies found to be engaging in price gouging. This bill is seen as a victory for consumers, who have long complained of unfair gas prices, and for Governor Gavin Newsom, who has made it a priority to tackle the issue. The bill was passed in an unusually fast process, despite opposition from the powerful oil industry.
Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at the High Court in London on Monday to join seven high-profile figures, including Elton John, in a privacy case against the Associated Newspapers group. The group is accused of "gross breaches of privacy" and the hearing is expected to last several days with a potential major impact on the future of the British tabloid press.
Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day has accused a TSA agent of sexually assaulting him during a security screening at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California. The TSA has acknowledged the allegations and is currently investigating the incident. Joseph-Day said he had never experienced anything like this before and was shocked by the incident, emphasizing the importance of speaking up and advocating for oneself in uncomfortable situations.