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
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Afghanistan evacuations ramp-up as growing protests against Taliban rule are violently put down
Evacuations of at-risk Afghans and foreign nationals out of Afghanistan continue to ramp up, although Taliban efforts continue to close off access to Kabul’s airport. Roxana Saberi reports on one man’s quest to get out of Kabul. 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
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
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
Monoclonal antibody treatment could be a lifesaver for some COVID patients
Doctors say a treatment involving monoclonal antibodies is a potential lifesaver for COVID patients in the early stages of infection. But they caution it’s still no substitute for getting vaccinated. David Begnaud reports. 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