A phone call from a witness a few days before a murder trial reveals a decades-old secret. Source

Scientists say the data’s not in yet, but there are worrying signs the strain sweeping across South Africa could be resistant to the current vaccines. Source

“His diligent testing enabled him to immediately respond by quarantining, thus mitigating the spread of the virus,” his rep said. Source

British actor, writer and producer Sacha Baron Cohen is in two of the most critically-acclaimed films of the past year: “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” In an exclusive interview with Anthony Mason, he talks about taking risks for satire and how his body of work is more relevant now than ever. Source

The Senate will be voting on Lloyd Austin’s confirmation to be defense secretary. Source

As an impeachment trial looms in Washington, former President Trump could also face possible criminal charges in New York. The state’s attorney general is investigating the now-private citizen and his company for tax fraud while the Manhattan district attorney’s office pursues a criminal investigation of the Trump Organization. CBS News senior national correspondent Ben Tracy joined “CBSN AM” from Florida, where Mr. Trump now lives, to break it all down. Source

26 years after a woman is found murdered in a river, the man long suspected as her killer is arrested — but just before trial, a confession turns the case in a new direction. “48 Hours” correspondent Maureen Maher joins “CBS This Morning” with a preview of Saturday’s “48 Hours.” Source

President Biden is expected to continue his string of executive action Friday, after signing orders Thursday to expand the federal government’s power to fight the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News’ Debra Alfarone joined “CBSN AM” with the latest on the Biden administration. Source

British actor, writer and producer Sacha Baron Cohen is in two of the most critically-acclaimed films of the past year: “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” In an exclusive interview with Anthony Mason, he talks about taking risks for satire and how his body of work is more relevant now than ever. Source

29% of health care workers say they have concerns about COVID-19 vaccines and are passing up their priority access. Dr. Tara Narula shows how public health experts are trying to change their minds. Source