Gayle King Shares Best Part About Trip to Space | David Oyelowo Says "Government Cheese" is Boldest Role Yet

Gayle King, Katy Perry, Amanda Nguyen, Aisha Bowe, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sánchez shared what their trip to space means to them, training for the historic Blue Origin flight and more.

CBS News' Bill Harwood discusses the flight and describes what the crew will experience during the approximately 10 minutes in orbit. Dr. Mae Jemison made history as the first woman of color ever to travel to space in 1992. Jemison spent eight days in orbit and carried out 44 science experiments with her crewmates. She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the Blue Origin all-female spaceflight, the importance of space travel and more. Explorer Vanessa O'Brien joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her record-breaking journey from Mount Everest to the bottom of the ocean to space aboard Blue Origin's sixth crewed mission, completing the "Explorers' Extreme Trifecta."After exiting the Blue Origin capsule, "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke about what she experienced during her trip to space and revealed the song Katy Perry sang when they returned to their seats after experiencing weightlessness.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were evacuated from the governor's residence on Sunday morning after it was set on fire. Police have taken Cody Balmer, 38, into custody. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.

Award-winning actor David Oyelowo joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his latest role in "Government Cheese," where he plays a formerly incarcerated man trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family. The show marks his first major comedy role.

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