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>> to see the earth from space, it changes you. >> reporter: jeff bezos announcing on instagram he's flying next month in a rocket made by his company, blue origin. >> it's a thing i've wanted to . it's an adventure. it's a big deal for me. >> reporter: bezos will be onboard the first human flight of the 59-foot new shepard rocket near the edge of space. 60 miles above earth. total flight time, a mere 11 minutes. three of them spent in zero gravity. no spacesuit required. only six seats in the capsule. each with a window. bezos revealing one of his travel partners, his brother, mark. >> i real...

There aren't too many American authors for whom the publication of a new book is a bona fide literary event, but Allan Gurganus is one of them. The North Carolina author took the book world by storm in 1989 with his debut novel, Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All, which became a massive bestseller and spawned an Emmy-winning television miniseries adaptation. Only four books followed after that. Until now. The Uncollected Stories of Allan Gurganusis his first book since 2013, and it's more than worth the wait. The collection is Gurganus at his finest: funny, compassionate, and marked ...

Hit, it did break ground and ushered in high quality programming. the final episode airs later on sunday. and a new milestone has been reached in the chapter of human flight. and it happened above one of the world's tallest cities, coming up. ♪ one, two, three o'clock. four o'clock pop. ♪ ♪ five, six, seven o'clock. eight o'clock pop. ♪ ♪ nine, ten, eleven o'clock ♪ ♪ twelve o'clock pop ♪ we're gonna pop around the clock tonight. ♪ pop in new tide pods plus febreze a 4 in 1 detergent. now with 24-hour freshness. you can now use freeze it to prevent new purchases on your acc...

Human flight for human rights. that's nathan jones jumping off a mountain in france soaring dangerously close to those rocks. his friend right behind him recording all of it. he's aiming for a giant foam hand smashing it in pieces. >> it's a way to call attention to a critical need in africa. they've raised $5600 for a new well in ethiopia to provide water to 350 people. a 4-year-old fashion sensation. check out the clothing designs you can now buy in the mix. and national cupcake day. we're introducing you to an innovative baker who is pairing cupcakes with wine or beer. you're watching "...

To space in this new orion capsule, they were going to a peak altitude of about 5,800 kilometers. 15 times higher than the international space station is currently. you're looking there at a lye look, they have helicopters that will be perusing the ocean. the navy will be involved in this recovery operation. they'll keep an eye out to see where the splashdown occurs. they will then go and grab on to this. it's a recovery mission, essentially, on that water landing. they will find the capsule, they'll tow it and it will be boarded on to a navy transport ship. it will head to san diego and we're...