Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab
Craig TaylorThe Johnson & Johnson vaccine, made by Belgian firm Janssen, is the third jab authorised in the US. BBC News – US & Canada
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Equality Act: US House passes legislation protecting LGBT rights
The Equality Act would prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. BBC News – US & Canada
Johnson and Johnson vaccine: FDA finds the single-shot jab safe
US regulators say Johnson and Johnson’s single-shot vaccine is safe, and could be approved in days. BBC News – US & Canada
Security officials testify Capitol rioters ‘came prepared for war’
Current and ex-officials are testifying at the first public inquiry into the 6 January Capitol riot. BBC News – US & Canada
Boeing 777s grounded after Denver engine failure
United Airlines and Japan’s two main airlines have already suspended 56 planes with the same engine. BBC News – US & Canada
Texas weather: President Biden declares major disaster
As electricity slowly returns to Texas, many residents still do not have access to running water. BBC News – US & Canada