For the first time ever, doctors performed a successful animal-to-human kidney transplant. Dr. Jon LaPook has more on New York University’s groundbreaking operation. Source

After more than a month of searching, authorities found apparent human remains near a backpack and a notebook believed to belong to Brian Laundrie in a Florida nature reserve, the FBI announced. The remains have not yet been identified. Jericka Duncan has more. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

Classical musician Alexander Strachan uses music to connect with others, including with his mother, who had Alzheimer’s, and with the community where he also serves as a cop. Jan Crawford reports from Maryland. Source

Investigators for the National Transportation Safety Board arrived at an airport just outside of Houston, the agency confirmed on Wednesday, one day after a jet carrying 21 people ran off the runway and burst into flames. The agency will join the investigation into the incident, which everyone on board survived. Source

Apparent human remains found during search for Brian Laundrie, FBI says; Cop and violinist uses music to bring people together Source

The FDA issued emergency use authorization for two more COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Select groups are now eligible for a Moderna booster, while any adult who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is eligible for another shot. Nikki Battiste has the details. Source

Amid a nationwide shortage of truck drivers and warehouse workers, one business owner in Colorado says he is facing a 40% decline in sales this year. Carter Evans has the latest on the shipping delays. Source

A “48 Hours” interview with the wife of a millionaire shot dead turns the case upside down. Is there more to the story of what happened? Correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates. Source

For millions of students, back to school this year means back to the laptop. So a pair of Georgia teachers decided to update their welcome back message for the age of distance learning. Vladimir Duthiers takes a look. Source