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Thank you. if all goes well, by this time tomorrow, jeff bezos wont just be the richest man in the world but one of the first civilians to fly in a unpiloted sub- orbital flight, making it to the edge of space. cbs mark strassmann reports on how bezos and team are preparing for the big launch. >> reporter: as jeff bezos sees space... >> we are excited. >> reporter: two days of training is all he needs, all anyone needs, to become an astronaut. so, this is an exact replica of what theyll fly on t...

I am tiffany. and this is just the beginning. ♪ ♪ >> odonnell: a few weeks ago, we introduced you to a south carolina mechanic who fixes old fixes old cars and gives the cars and gives them away. your response to the story has been amazing. heres cbss mark strassmann. >> reporter: eliot middleton has a parking lot of dream cars that barely run. that truck-- donated? >> donated. >> reporter: two cars behind it? >> donated. >> reporter: middleton owns a barbecue restaurant. hes also a trained ...

On facebook alone, our first story about him on the "cbs evening news" now has 2.3 million views. >> my phone started exploding from all over the place. >> reporter: how many folks offered vehicles? >> we have recorded close to 800 vehicles, that are-- >> reporter: 800! >> thats donated across the nation. close to 800. >> reporter: would you ever have imagined? >> never in this lifetime. >> reporter: middletons sister is helping organize the overwhelming response. >> i saw a feature on eliot on ...

Space travel. the historic virgin galactic flight was picture perfect, but its also left people wondering, will they get a chance to fly to space? cbs mark strassmann was there for the flight. >> yay! >> reporter: giddy at the edge of space. >> this is unbelievable! this is too unbelievable! >> reporter: this moment more than 53 miles above earth cost richard branson a fortune. he can afford it. bransons billions launched virgin galactic. bransons billions launched virgin gal the company selling...

Mark strassmann, thank you. and theres still much more news ahead on tonights "cbs evening news." a dramatic loss on the soccer field leads to a series of dangerous threats online, the investigation thats just been launched. plus, a surprise guest crashes a party in a california home coming straight through the roof. straight through the roof. try natures bounty sleep 3 a unique tri layer supplement, that calms you helps you fall a sleep faster naturally try natures bounty sleep 3 a unique tri l...

When technology is easier to use... ♪ barriers dont stand a chance. ♪ thats why well stop at nothing to deliver our technology as-a-service. ♪ >> odonnell: okay, it is never too late to get a fresh start. cbs mark strassmann has asslwi. >> reporter: school custodian tylan bailey has polished these floors the last 23 years. now, its his turn to shine. >> i want to pursue my dream of being a teacher.

Start teaching phys ed,. daring to be more, thats tylan baileys real sparker. mark strassmann, cbs news, doravilla, georgia. >> odonnell: meet your blessing halfway. well be right back. rn unlimited 4% cash back on dining out. ♪ 4% on entertainment. ♪ 4% on takeout and popular streaming... and now 3% at grocery stores. ♪ earn unlimited cash back for going out or staying in, with capital one. whats in your wallet? we dont follow the herd. never have. never will. because those who build the ...

Surprises you with car keys.orte single moms, job seekers, older folks with doctors appointments. 32 rehabbed cars since last september. >> some folks dont even believe it. like, "no, thats not my car!" >> reporter: does every one of these moments give you the best kind of buzz possible. >> beyond anything in the world. >> reporter: his father, also a mechanic, taught him about cars and caring. middleton gifted five cars last christmas. miis 2004 suzuki went to single mom jessica litchfield. >> ...

>> odonnell: you may have heard reliable used cars are scarce right now, and expensive. but theres a man in south carolina whos trying to change that. heres cbs mark strassmann. >> reporter: elliott middletons. knows his way under a hood, at his barbecue restaurant and in his yard, a cemetery of used cars. >> if you have a car that you think needs to go to the junkyard, contact me first. >> reporter: this 1990 mercedes has more than 400,000 miles. middleton, a trained mechanic, gives clunkers ne...

>> we were told the foundation of the building is still unstable, and because of that, they are not willing to risk lives, but we are. and we have rescue teams that are willing to go in. so let us go in if youre not willing to risk it. >> reporter: with all due respect to the family, the rescuers are risking their lives. but, look, there are other family members complaining about the same thing, other families saying were not seeing enough rescuers and theyre not spending enough time on the pile...