Trump pardons Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and Charles Kushner
Craig TaylorTwo key allies jailed over the Russia inquiry benefit from the latest wave of presidential pardons. BBC News – US & Canada
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Trump urges Congress to amend ‘wasteful’ coronavirus aid bill
He asks lawmakers to “remove wasteful and unnecessary items”, adding the package “really is a disgrace”. BBC News – US & Canada
Lockerbie bombing: Alleged bomb-maker charged on 32nd anniversary of attack
The US attorney general announces charges for the alleged bomb-maker behind the 1988 disaster. BBC News – US & Canada
US cyber-attack: US energy department confirms it was hit by Sunburst hack
The agency is responsible for managing nuclear weapons, but said their security was not affected. BBC News – US & Canada
US snowstorm: Tens of millions on East Coast to be affected
Warnings are in place in 14 states, with up to two feet of snow forecast in Pennsylvania and New York. BBC News – US & Canada
Moderna vaccine safe and effective, say US experts
The analysis by US experts concludes the Moderna jab is safe, clearing the way for approval within days. BBC News – US & Canada