An after-school program in Detroit, Michigan, is teaching kids how to play golf and helping them succeed. James Brown reports on how “Midnight Golf” is helping high school students get into college for our series A More Perfect Union. Source
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Roger Stone to learn sentence amid DOJ uproar
Stone, 67, was convicted of obstruction, lying to investigators and witness tampering in 2019. Source
Students use primary sources to learn about U.S. history
How U.S. history, specifically topics like slavery and the civil rights movement, are taught in schools varies widely across the country, a CBS News investigation found. Jericka Duncan visited Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, one of the largest districts in nation, where student mostly use primary sources like letters and speeches to learn about history instead of relying simply on textbooks alone. They say it has taught them to think more critically. Source
Two women die after car rolls off ferry in Florida
A car rolled off a ferry into a channel near Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, killing both women inside. The women were on a popular ferry route, between Fischer Island and Miami Beach, Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Morgan Stanley buying E*Trade for $13 billion
Blockbuster deal reflects a bet on the growth of smaller investors, a switch from Morgan Stanley’s focus on the rich. Source
Police thwart massive prison escape plot in Tennessee
Law enforcement thwarted a massive prison escape plot in Tennessee. A longtime criminal justice advocate was arrested for allegedly hiding a stockpile of weapons inside an unopened detention center. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Harry and Meghan can’t use royal titles in commercial deals
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s split from the royal family has new controversy. The couple’s attempt to rebrand themselves, following their unprecedented decision to move on and relocate to Canada, may put their royal titles in jeopardy, Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Mike Bloomberg faces attacks at first debate
Bloomberg gave a lackluster performance at Wednesday night’s debate. His fellow candidates dug into the former mayor’s legacy, including his controversial stop and frisk policy. But, as Nikole Killion reports, Bloomberg’s campaign has said he was just warming up. Source
Drop in new virus cases reported after diagnostic criteria change
Chinese authorities reported 394 new cases in the latest 24-hour span, down sharply from the 1,749 reported the day before. Source
Far-right motive possible in Germany mass shooting, authorities say
Bodies of gunman and his mother were found near two hookah bars where nine other people were shot dead, authorities said Source