"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." Check out today's Birthdays.

Born: July 18, 1921
He served 24 years in the U.S. Senate but is best known as the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962 and the oldest person to ever fly in space in 1998.

Writer, designer and former circus performer Glenn Rogers adds artist to his rsum.

Glenn Fenster took a 7,000-mile bike ride to raise awareness about a disorder afflicting his son.

Like many fathers, Glenn Fenster wants the best for his son, Nyle. But unlike many fathers, he's embarking on an 8,000-mile bike ride dedicated to his 14-year-old boy.

Blog Entry - June 16: Glenn Fenster is biking 8,000 miles to create awareness of Childhood Epilepsy. But what do you do when your body needs a break?

64-year-old adventurer Michael Fournier, a retired French Army officer is ready for his big moment. Fournier has spent two decades and nearly $20 million in a quest to break American Joe Kittinger's 48-year-old record for highest parachute jump.

Make way for Whoopi -- the nominations for the 2008 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards are out, and there are some big names on the list! Check it out, and see the biggest name of all -- the host!