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Garland promises justice without fear or favor' as investigators specifically question witnesses about ex-president's involvement. Plus, McDonald's burger ingredient on sale for $6,000

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The US attorney general, Merrick Garland, said he would pursue justice without fear or favor" in his decision on whether to charge Donald Trump with crimes related to the Capitol attack and his attempt to overturn the 2020 election, as news reports indicate the justice department's investigation is heating up.

Can the House January 6 committee make a criminal referral? It can, but whether it should, or will, and whether it has presented sufficient evidence to do so, is a matter of extensive debate around the US and on the committee itself.

Is the fire under control? Firefighters battling an explosive blaze near Yosemite significantly slowed the spread of the flames, but thousands of residents from mountain communities remained under evacuation