Garland vows accountability for anyone responsible for 1/6

By MICHAEL BALSAMOAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland vows to hold accountable anyone who was responsible for last year’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, whether they were physically there or not. In a speech to Justice Department employees Wednesday, Garland said prosecutors remained “committed to holding all …

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US advisers endorse Pfizer COVID boosters for younger teens

By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press An influential government advisory panel is recommending COVID-19 boosters for younger teens. Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older. Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration authorized an extra Pfizer shot for kids ages 12 to 15 as well. …

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