One-shot COVID vaccine from J and J shows promise
Johnson & Johnson released interim results showing its single-dose vaccine 66 percent effective against moderate to severe COVID-19 and 85 percent against severe disease. The shot worked best in the U S at 72 percent and faced reduced protection against a South Africa mutant. Regulators may grant emergency use within days with aims for 100 million U S doses by June and a global supply of one billion by year end.
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Biden Warns On Cost Of Inaction On 1.9T Aid Plan
President Biden warned of a steep cost of delay on a 1.9 trillion COVID relief package as Republicans signal caution. He pressed for urgent passage, arguing the plan would vaccinate more people, reopen schools, and boost the economy, while Republicans urge targeted measures and faster vaccine rollout.
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Pipe bombs found at RNC and DNC built before riot
FBI says two pipe bombs were placed outside the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee offices between 7 30 p m and 8 30 p m on Jan 5 the night before the riot. Investigators note similarities and ongoing tests on the devices while authorities probe link to the next day events.
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Ex FBI lawyer gets probation in Russia probe case
Kevin Clinesmith, a former FBI lawyer, was sentenced to one year of probation for altering an email used in surveillance of Carter Page. He apologized, said he was ashamed, and vowed not to repeat such actions. Judge James Boasberg cited remorse and the defendant’s treatment.
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