Buckingham Palace says it’s investigating claims of abuse by the Duchess’ former staff. Meghan and Harry call it a smear campaign. Source

Several orangutans and bonobos at the San Diego Zoo have received an experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed specifically for animals. Anne-Marie Green has details on “CBSN AM.” Source

Washington, D.C. is on heightened alert and the U.S. House has canceled its Thursday session after a new law enforcement bulletin warned “militia violent extremists” have discussed plans to take over the Capitol on or around March 4. Acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman told lawmakers during a hearing Wednesday, “We know the threats are through the roof.” Kris Van Cleave reports. Source

A SpaceX Starship rocket prototype nailed the landing in a test flight, but then was destroyed in an explosion. Anne-Marie Green has details on “CBSN AM.” Source

Imprisoned in the capital, Alexey Navalny continued to challenge Vladimir Putin’s authority. Now he’s miles away, and knows “even less about what is happening in the outside world.” Source

Early trial data and government’s refusal to approve the shot for over-65s, despite mounting evidence that it works well, have led to thousands of doses going unused. Source

The fatality rate per 100 million miles driven rose 24%, the National Safety Council estimates. Source

Approaching ouster of Bill Magness comes after last month’s outages left millions without power and head in frigid temperatures. Source

Military junta ramps up violent crackdown, shirking threat of “strong measures” from U.N. knowing it can likely count on China and Russia to shield it. Source

The House moved up a vote on a key bill to avoid being in session Thursday due to the threat, two House sources confirmed to CBS News. Source