2012 Overnight News Today

On to succeed in a new endeavor. after 36 years, glenns dream of returning to space had finally come true. proving at age 77 he had one more mission left in him. glenn became the oldest person in space aboard the space shuttle "discovery." in 1988. a legend in his own time. glenn was awarded the presidential medal of freedom in 2012. overnight flags at the u.s. capitol lowered to half staff at the wake of his passing. respect for a man with a lifetime of remarkable achievements. a combat pilot i...

In space aboard the space shuttle "discovery." in 1988. a legend in his own time. glenn was awarded the presidential medal of freedom in 2012. overnight flags that u.s. capitol lowered to half staff at the wake of his passing. respect for a man with a lifetime of remarkable achievements. a combat pilot in two wars, u.s. senator, astronaut. few parallel the extraordinary life of john glenn. >> you know people looked up for tens of thousands of years and wondered what was up there. in our lifetime...

2012. overnight there has been a global impact markets in south korea, hong kong and shanghai finished the day down more than 1%. japanese stocks down for a third day as well. >> thanks. it is now about five minutes before the hour. coming up, well tell you about this one. a major spelling mistake on some diplomas. the teachers are to blame here. >> its your last chance to answer your question of the day. the n.s.a. monitoring your phone records. is it fine or over the line? line? your e-mails n...