Two former Torrance, California police officers have been charged with vandalism after allegedly spray-painting a swastika on a car they impounded. The investigation revealed more than a dozen other officers allegedly shared racist, homophobic and antisemitic messages, the chief says. Laurie Perez reports for CBS Los Angeles. Source
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Mike Richards steps down as “Jeopardy!” host
Production of the show is canceled for Friday and the search for a new host will begin. Source
Inside President Biden’s difficult week and its long-term impact
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about President Biden’s difficult week and its long-term impact on his presidency. Source
Doctors are relying more on monoclonal antibodies to fight COVID
Monoclonal antibodies are lab-grown proteins that help the body target and eliminate COVID infections. Source
Sean Penn and daughter Dylan Penn discuss starring in “Flag Day,” core’s relief efforts in Haiti
Two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn directs and stars opposite his daughter Dylan Penn in the new film “Flag Day.” The Penns discuss working together on set to bring this true story to the big screen. Plus, they discuss Penn’s non-profit CORE that is providing relief on the ground in Haiti after the earthquake. Source
Federal authorities continue investigation into bomb threat near U.S. Capitol
Federal authorities are investigating Thursday’s bomb threat near the U.S. Capitol. A 49-year-old suspect surrendered after a five-hour standoff where he claimed to have explosives in his pickup truck. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
Tesla humanoid robot prototype to be ready next year
Elon Musk said that Tesla is building a humanoid robot. The prototype is expected to be ready next year. Musk said he hopes that one day, the bot will be able to do “repetitive and boring” jobs, like picking up groceries. Source
Wildfire crews get creative for water sources during bad droughts
The ones in California sometimes get it from some unlikely places. Source
Tropical Storm Henri expected to strengthen as it spins off Eastern Seaboard
New England is bracing for what could be its first direct hit from a hurricane in 30 years. Henri is a tropical storm for now, but it’s expected to strengthen and could make landfall this weekend. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has the details. Source
Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect shuts down roads in DC for hours
A man parked in front of the Library of Congress claimed he had an explosive in his car and demanded to speak with President Biden. Jeff Pegues reports. Source