Across the country, school districts with more Black and more low-income students are able to invest significantly less in their buildings, and students are feeling the impact. CBS News investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports. Source
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Two school districts in Georgia reveal building investment gaps
In Georgia, two school districts in the same community couldn’t be more different when it comes to their buildings. One has facilities that are new and modern, while the other’s are crumbling. Source
Maryland lawmaker: Students deserve a “healthy building that supports their learning”
Stephanie Smith, a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, tells CBS News students deserve a more equitable educational environment. Source
How differences in school infrastructure funding can contribute to inequity among districts
Mary Filardo, executive director of the 21st Century School Fund, explains how school infrastructure funding can contribute to inequity among school districts. Source
U.S. reopens troubled facility for migrant children in Texas
In response to an increase in border crossings by unaccompanied minors, the Biden administration is housing migrant children in a former work camp, for a second time. Source
9/13: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on the capture of a Pennsylvania prison escapee, Sen. Mitt Romey’s decision not to run for reelection, and why government shutdowns happen. Source
Hunter Biden sues former Trump aide over release of private material
Former Trump White House aide Garrett Ziegler published photos, emails and more from a hard drive alleged to have belonged to Hunter Biden. Source
Romney cites a dysfunctional House as one reason for retirement
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced Wednesday he will not run for reelection in 2024. Romney is not on board with the latest talk of presidential impeachment, saying he sees no evidence that the proceedings launched by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meet the standard. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill. Source
Senate hosts Elon Musk and other tech leaders for AI regulation talks
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on the biggest names in tech for a bipartisan forum Wednesday on how lawmakers should approach artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more. Source
What’s next for Danelo Cavalcante after capture
Danelo Cavalcante, the killer who escaped prison and the hundreds of officers looking for him, has been captured. CBS Philadelphia reporter Nikki Dementri joins “Prime Time” to discuss what happens next for Cavalcante. Plus, former FBI executive assistant director Josh Skule examines why the manhunt lasted 13 days. Source