There are new calls for Attorney General William Barr to resign. This comes as Barr ordered a review in the case of former Trump adviser Michael Flynn. Eight Democratic senators had already demanded Barr quit after he intervened in the case against Roger Stone. Weijia Jang reports. Source
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Bloomberg under fire for poor race-relations as NYC mayor
Former NYC Mayor and 2020 Democrat Mike Bloomberg is being hit hard for backing stop-and-frisk policies during his tenure and for recently revealed comments on mortgage lending to black homeowners. After spending millions on campaign ads that saw his poll numbers steadily rise, the former Republican mayor has become a target of his fellow candidates who see him as a threat. Major Garrett breaks down some accusations Bloomberg is facing over his controversial history. Source
2 relatives were wrongfully convicted — but only one will get paid
Nathan Myers and Clifford Williams spent 43 years behind bars for the same crime. Source
Texas resident becomes 15th U.S. coronavirus case
The CDC announced the U.S.’ 15th coronavirus case found in Texas as Chinese officials confirm 64,000 sick with 1,400 dead from the virus. Japan also recently confirmed its first coronavirus death, as President Shinzo Abe vowed to ensure the safety of summer 2020’s Tokyo Olympics. Carter Evans is tracking the global response to the worsening outbreak. Source
Missing South Carolina 6-year-old found dead
Missing South Carolina 6-year-old Faye Marie Swetlik was found dead along with the body of an unidentified man on Thursday. She vanished Monday after school, and was last seen playing in her front yard, according to her family. Janet Shamlian is in South Carolina with the latest details law enforcement has shared in their investigation. Source
Bernie Sanders says U.S. is already a “socialist society” under Trump
After winning the New Hampshire primary, Bernie Sanders joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the road ahead for his campaign and whether being labeled a Democratic Socialist will hurt his chances of winning the nomination. Sanders also said the DNC should not have changed its rules to allow Mike Bloomberg onto the stage, adding that other candidates who “worked hard” were unable to qualify. Source
Man who admitted to killing woman says her husband planned it
The mysterious murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers made headlines when she was found dead in her Florida home after coming home early from a family vacation. One of the two men arrested for her murder admitted they had physically done it, but that it had been engineered by her husband, Mark Sievers, who was still on vacation. Erin Moriarty previews the case that will be featured Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on CBS’ “48 Hours.” Source
Inside a public school’s active shooter drill
Two years after a shooter killed 17 students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, schools around the country are running regular active shooter drills. Vladimir Duthiers takes CBS News into one of these drills conducted with fourth grade students. Source
DNC announces qualifications for South Carolina debate
Candidates seeking to participate will need to meet either a polling or delegate threshold to take part in the event. Source
Coronavirus raises concerns at Tokyo Olympics; clashes in Afghanistan amid U.S. peace talks
Some of the athletes and coaches participating in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo are concerned what will happen if the coronavirus keeps spreading. Also, there have been clashes between the Taliban and Afghan government forces despite word from U.S. officials that there may be a breakthrough in peace talks, and the entire board of the group behind what’s known as the French Oscars has resigned en masse. CBS News’ Rylee Carlson joins CBSN AM with those stories. Source