Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his Blue Origin crew safely returned to Earth after making a historic trip to the brink of space. The crew of four made history on board Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, traveling 66 miles above Earth’s surface during the roughly 10-minute trip. CBS News’ Skyler Henry has more on the flight and what it means for the future of consumer space travel, and former astronauts Clayton Anderson and Leroy Chiao joined CBSN to discuss the flight’s significance. Source
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Kevin Kiley on why he’s running in California’s gubernatorial recall election
Forty-one candidates are lining up in hopes of replacing California Governor Gavin Newsom in September’s recall election. One of the Republican candidates, Kevin Kiley, spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about why he believes Newsom should go. Source
Teen opens dream sneaker store
This 18-year-old from Indiana had a dream of opening a sneaker store. So he started his own business – proving you’re never too young to follow your dreams. Source
“How it felt? Oh my God!”: Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin crew speak after spaceflight
The first Blue Origin crew to fly into space — owner Jeff Bezos, his brother Mark Bezos, aviation trailblazer Wally Funk, and 18-year-old Oliver Daemen — held a press conference after landing to talk about their experience. Watch their remarks. Source
“Best day ever!” Bezos and crew fly into space
Jeff Bezos blasted into space on his rocket company’s first flight with his brother, an 18-year-old and an 82-year-old aviation pioneer. Source
Senate faces pivotal vote on bipartisan infrastructure deal as negotiations continue
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer set up a procedural vote Wednesday to begin debate on the bipartisan infrastructure deal. Source
The differences between Bezos and Branson flights
About a week after Branson soared to an altitude just above 50 miles, Bezos reached just above 62 miles. Source
Blue Origin’s training and requirements for space travel
They began training on Sunday, just two days before their trip to space. Source
Sea snot choking Turkey’s waters could be a warning to the world
One scientist says the slimy mess suffocating life in the Marmara Sea could be replicated along “overburdened” U.S. coastlines if action isn’t taken. Source
Watch Live: Jeff Bezos and crew speak after spaceflight
Jeff Bezos blasted into space on his rocket company’s first flight with his brother, an 18-year-old and an 82-year-old aviation pioneer. Source