Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has died. He was 84 years old and was suffering from complications of COVID-19. His family made the announcement. Powell was the first African American to hold the title of Secretary of State. According to The Hill, the

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell gestures as he addresses the Security Council February 14, 2003 at United Nations headquarters in New York City. WASHINGTON – Colin Powell, who was the first Black secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of

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Raised in the South Bronx by immigrant parents, Powell was a graduate of the City College of New York and rose through the ranks of the U.S. military to become chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under President George H.W. Bush during the Persian Gulf War.

Virginia Democrat Gov. Ralph Northam initially did not even realize he had contracted COVID-19, but over a year later the pediatric neurologist from the U.S. Army Medical Corps is still experiencing symptoms that have debilitated his senses. Northam revealed

Daniel Zuchnik via Getty Images Colin Powell, who had an illness that made him immunocompromised, died from COVID-19 complications. News broke today that former Secretary of State Colin Powell died at 84 from complications related to COVID-19. The military

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell (R) takes part in an onstage interview with Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson (L) at the Washington Ideas Forum in Washington, September 30, 2015. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Colin Powell, the first

My favorite recollection of Colin Powell was the look he got when he was amused. He’d tilt his head up and look at you under the base of his glasses, smiling, and take joy in the moment. He had such a great capacity for merriment. Powell died today, at age

Gen. Colin Powell, the trailblazing former secretary of state who died Monday due to complications from COVID-19, famously detailed 13 rules to live by in his 1995 autobiography. Read them below: 1. It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the

Colin Powell, who rose from modest origins to break racial color barriers at the highest levels of U.S. government, but whose stellar reputation at those senior echelons was eventually tarnished by his decision to lead his country into a disastrous war in Iraq,

Colin Powell’s death from complications of COVID-19 — despite being fully vaccinated — is a relatively rare but serious phenomenon that has disproportionally afflicted elderly Americans. Similar “breakthrough infections” have happened to just 0.008 percent

(CNN) Gen. Colin Powell's death from complications of Covid-19 represents more than the loss of a great American; it also marks the passing from the public arena of a model of Black Republican politics that the United States may never see again. For much of

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday mourned the passing of Gen. Colin Powell, calling him an "extraordinary leader and a great man" who was "beloved" at the State Department. Powell, who served as secretary of State during former President George W.

Julian Zelizer, a CNN political analyst, is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University and author of the book, "Abraham Joshua Heschel: A life of Radical Amazement." Follow him on Twitter @julianzelizer . The views expressed in this commentary

The State Department's inspector general is launching a series of investigations into the Biden administration's last diplomatic moves in Afghanistan. The reviews will focus on the State Department's Special Immigrant Visa program, Afghans processed for refugee

Police officers and other public safety workers have a responsibility to get vaccinated, the nation's top infectious disease physician said Sunday. "I'm not comfortable with telling people what they should do under normal circumstances, but we are not in normal

I first met Colin Powell, who died Monday, in the Pentagon in the early years of the Reagan administration. He was Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger’s military assistant; I was the secretary’s speechwriter. We were in and out of each other’s offices

Biden honors Powell as 'a dear friend and a patriot' President Joe Biden paid tribute to former Secretary of State Colin Powell at the White House Monday, calling him "one of our great military leaders and a man of overwhelming decency." Powell died from Monday

Colin Powell once boasted he was decades ahead of the “selfie” game after sharing on Facebook a vintage photograph he took in the 1950s. The black-and-white snap Powell took of himself posing in front of a mirror resurfaced Monday in the wake of his death

Colin L. Powell, who in four decades of public life served as the nation’s top soldier, diplomat and national security adviser, and whose speech at the United Nations in 2003 helped pave the way for the United States to go to war in Iraq, died on Monday. He

Gen. Colin Powell, the influential former secretary of state and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who played a pivotal policy role during the administration of then-President George W. Bush, died Monday at 84 from complications related to COVID-19, his

Colin Powell, the former secretary of state, dies at 84 Enlarge this image toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Colin Powell, who served as secretary of state during the presidency of George W. Bush and led the first Gulf

FILE PHOTO: Shoppers wait to get inside stores with limited capacity at a city centre mall as businesses re-open to vaccinated patrons in the wake of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) regulations easing, following months of lockdown orders to curb the rise in

(CNN) When Colin Powell announced that he would not run for president in 1996, he also made a promise. "I believe I can help the party of Lincoln move once again close to the spirit of Lincoln," Powell said, a line that was, in the words of The New York Times

Gen. Colin Powell, former secretary of state, died Monday at 84 from COVID-related complications, though he was fully vaccinated, his family announced. His death, medical experts say, underscores the need for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots among older adults

(CNN) Colin Powell opened up to journalist Bob Woodward about his health struggles in what may have been his last interview before his death. "Don't say no and don't feel sorry for me, for god's sakes. I'm (almost) 85 years old," Powell said after telling

Rep. Michael Waltz, the first Green Beret to be elected to Congress, Monday on Newsmax honored the late Gen. Colin Powell for his leadership qualities and recalled being a young soldier and hearing him speak during the first Gulf War, when Powell was the chairman

Colin Powell's former Chief of Staff Bill Smullen on his friend's legacy NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Colin Powell's former Chief of Staff Col. Bill Smullen about his good friend's career and legacy. Politics Colin Powell's former Chief of Staff Bill Smullen

Tributes poured in Monday from both sides of the aisle as lawmakers mourned the death of Colin Powell, a four-star general, Vietnam vet, first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, national security adviser, and onetime secretary of state. Powell died

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell died Monday morning of complications from COVID-19, according to a statement from his family shared on his Facebook page. The four-star general was the first Black Secretary of State in U.S. history, serving from

WASHIINGTON (AP) — Colin Powell, who served Democratic and Republican presidents in war and peace but whose sterling reputation suffered when he went before the U.N. and made faulty claims to justify the U.S. war in Iraq, has died of complications from a reported

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell talks with a guest at a reception to celebrate the royal wedding at the British Ambassador's residence in Washington, DC on May 19, 2018. Colin Powell, 84, died Monday morning due to complications from Covid-19 even though

The State Department’s acting inspector general informed lawmakers Monday that her office is looking into several aspects of the Afghanistan withdrawal fiasco — including the thousands of US allies believed to have been left behind in Taliban-controlled territory,

Gen. Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, died Monday from complications of COVID-19, his family said. The family, in a Facebook post, said Powell was fully vaccinated. "We want to thank the medical staff

As we reported earlier, former Secretary of State Colin Powell passed away this morning due to COVID complications, per a message his family shared on Facebook. He was 84. Powell, who was married and had three children, was perhaps best known in political

(CNN) President Joe Biden on Monday mourned the loss of Colin Powell, describing him as a "dear friend" and a dedicated public servant who broke barriers as the first Black US secretary of state. "Colin Powell was a good man," Biden said in a statement. "He

President Biden on Monday hailed Colin L. Powell as a “patriot of unmatched honor and dignity” who embodied the American dream after the family of the former secretary of state announced his death due to complications from COVID-19. Mr. Biden said Mr. Powell,

The European Union says it now has exported over 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the rest of the world BRUSSELS -- The European Union’s top official said Monday that the bloc has now exported over 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the rest of

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the State Department in Washington, U.S. October 14, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the State Department in Washington, U.S. October 14, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan

CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Colin Powell, former US secretary of state. Personal Birth date: April 5, 1937 Birth place: Harlem, New York Birth name: Colin Luther Powell Parents: Luther Powell, shipping clerk Mother: Maud Ariel (McKoy) Powell,

Colin Powell, a retired four-star general and White House national security adviser who served as the nation’s first black secretary of state, died Monday as a result of complications from COVID-19, his family said. The 84-year-old was fully vaccinated against

State department mourns Colin Powell, 'somber day' State Department Spokesman Ned Price paid tribute to the late Secretary of State Colin Powell as he began his daily briefing Monday. "Today's a very somber day here at the Department of State," Price said.

Colin L. Powell, the first Black secretary of state and a key figure in Republican administrations, died Monday of complications from COVID-19, his family said. The 84-year-old’s family announced the news on Facebook, saying he was “fully vaccinated.” “We

(CNN) Gen. Colin Powell died Monday from complications of Covid-19, and experts say his death shows how important it is for more people to get vaccinated and stop the spread of the virus. Powell was fully vaccinated, but a source close to the matter confirmed

This morning, news has broken that former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has passed away. Powell, was 84 and, per CNN, died due to complications from COVID-19. Powell had previously been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Colin Powell, the first Black

'Fresh Air' remembers Colin Powell, former secretary of state The U.S.'s first Black national security advisor, chairman of the Joint Chiefs and secretary of state died on Oct. 18. Powell spoke to Fresh Air in 1995 about how the army had shaped his life. National

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who died Monday due to complications of COVID-19, had a weakened immune system after being treated for multiple myeloma, The New York Times reported. Powell died at the age of 84 despite having been fully vaccinated

Blinken: Powell was 'simply and completely a leader' Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid tribute to his predecessor, Colin Powell, the nation's first Black secretary of state, who died from COVID-19 complications. Blinken honored Powell as "an extraordinary

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday released data that shows unvaccinated people are six times more likely to test positive for COVID-19, and more than 11 times more likely to die from the virus. "Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 reduces

Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state, has died from complications from Covid-19, his family said on Facebook. Powell was also the youngest person and first African-American to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Although he served in a

Thousands of children returned to school in Sydney on Monday after months of home learning as Australia's largest city, buoyed by rising vaccination rates, eased more COVID-19 restrictions. Masks will no longer be mandatory in offices and more people will

PHOTOS: Colin Powell's life in public service Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Colin Powell has died at the age of 84 from COVID-19 complications, according to his family. He had also been treated in recent years

As the flu season approaches and coincides with millions of Americans newly eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster, with expert backing for boosters developed by Moderna and J&J, many may wonder whether it’s safe to receive both a booster

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell died Monday morning of complications from COVID-19, according to a statement from his family shared on his Facebook page. The four-star general was the first Black Secretary of State in U.S. history, serving from

Hours after former Secretary of State Colin Powell’s death was announced, President Biden is expressing his condolences, calling the diplomat and military leader “a patriot of unmatched honor and dignity.” “Jill and I are deeply saddened by the passing of

(CNN) "We're all triply-vaccinated!" friends gleefully told me last week, as they invited me to their home for dinner. They were thrilled. I had rarely seen such big smiles since the Covid-19 pandemic began. As recipients of the Pfizer vaccine, they became

Colin Powell, the first black U.S. secretary of state and top military officer, died on Monday at the age of 84 from COVID-19 complications, his family said in a statement. "He was fully vaccinated. We want to thank the medical staff at Walter Reed National

Former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell died Monday morning due to complications from COVID-19, his family said in a statement. "He was fully vaccinated. We want to thank the medical staff at Walter Reed National

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reflecting on the life, character and legacy of former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Monday, following the announcement of his death at age 84. As many gave their condolences to his family and noted they were “saddened”

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell died on Monday following complications from COVID-19, his family said in a Facebook post. Powell, 84, had been receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Medical Center, his family wrote. Advertisement “We have

President Joe Biden memorialized former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Monday, describing him as a “friend” and a “patriot.” “Above all, Colin was my friend. Easy to share a laugh with. A trusted confidant in good and hard times,” Biden wrote in a statement

(CNN) Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell died on Monday of Covid-19 complications. His family announced that he was fully vaccinated. He was 84 years old, and had multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. Health officials worry that anti-vaccine activists will

Former President George W. Bush says Gen. Colin Powell was "a great man." Powell, who served top roles as national security adviser, chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, and secretary of state for presidents, died Monday at 84 from complications related to

If ever a man missed his moment in history, it was Colin Powell. Bill Clinton told me that he thought that Powell was the only person that could have defeated his bid for a second term in 1996. And, when Powell announced that he would not run, I turned to

Within hours of Colin Powell’s death, CNN’s Chris Cillizza attempted to use his name to lecture the Republican Party. On Monday, Powell’s family announced that the former secretary of state died from complications related to COVID-19 at age 84. He served under

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Monday mourned the death of their "dear friend" Gen. Colin Powell, calling him a "patriot of unmatched honor and dignity." Powell died Monday at 84 from complications related to COVID-19, his family announced. He

General Colin Powell, the first black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State, died Monday morning from complications of COVID-19. He led a storied military career and emerged on the political scene as a Republican who challenged his party

Prominent politicians of both political parties shared tributes to former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Monday after he died due to complications from the coronavirus, his family revealed. He was also previously treated for multiple myeloma. “He was a

74 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will receive his daily briefing on Monday. – That’s it. Tough day. 10:00 AM Attend short meeting where intelligence officials pretend to inform the president of important national

Pro-Trump protesters storm the U.S. Capitol to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the U.S. Congress, at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., U.S. January 6, 2021. Former President Donald Trump on Monday filed

President Biden will travel to his childhood hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, this week to rally public support for his $4.7 trillion economic agenda, the White House announced Monday. The trip, set for Wednesday, will be Mr. Biden’s first visit as president

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald J. Trump sued Congress and the National Archives on Monday, seeking to block the disclosure of White House files related to his actions and communications surrounding the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. In a 26-page complaint, a lawyer

Former President Donald Trump testified Monday in a lawsuit brought by activists who say they were attacked by his security guards six years ago, a lawyer for the plaintiffs said. "We can report at this time that Donald John Trump sat for approximately four

(CNN) Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Monday in DC District Court against the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection and the National Archives in an effort to keep records from his presidency secret by claiming executive

Former President Donald Trump on Monday filed a federal lawsuit to prevent the release of documents to the Democrat-led House committee that’s investigating the Capitol riot. Trump filed the lawsuit in DC district court, arguing his presidential records should

Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, an attempt to block lawmakers from accessing archived presidential documents. In the Monday complaint that also addressed the National

The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol told Steve Bannon it rejected his arguments for failing to cooperate with the probe, as the panel pursues a contempt-of-0Congress charge against the long-time adviser to former President

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) said in an "Axios on HBO" interview that he would not vote for Donald Trump if the former president decided to run again for the Republican nomination in 2024.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Reps. Elaine Luria (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD) speak to the press after the House Select Committee hearing investigating the Jan. 6 attack on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S.,

Former President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon completed several hours of questioning for a lawsuit that accuses his security guards of assaulting protesters outside of Trump Tower in New York City in 2015. Trump's videotaped sworn testimony, the first

Former President Donald Trump sued federal officials on Monday in a bid to block release of records related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The lawsuit targets the House special committee investigating the attack and the National Archives, accusing them of engaging

Former President Donald Trump will sit for a video deposition in a case involving an alleged assault during a 2015 demonstration outside of Trump Tower. CNN's Kara Scannell and Laura Coates discuss what prosecutors may focus on.

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said Sunday he would not vote for Donald Trump if he ran for president again in 2024. During an interview with Axios co-founder Mike Allen, Cassidy said he doesn’t know if Trump will run in 2024, but disputed the assumption that the

Trump sues to try to stop the release of documents related to the Capitol riot Enlarge this image toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Scott Olson/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump is suing the Democratic-led House select committee that's investigating

The Supreme Court announced Monday it would weigh in on a dispute between an Indian tribe and the state of Texas over state restrictions on gambling. The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, an American Indian tribe in Texas, petitioned the justices, arguing that federal

The Biden administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to intervene and suspend a Texas law that has banned most abortions there. The Justice Department filed an emergency appeal that asks the justices to put the Texas law on hold and to declare it unconstitutional. The

The Biden administration Monday asked the Supreme Court to block Texas’ law banning abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. The Justice Department wants the high court to reverse the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling last week granting Texas’

For someone seeking an abortion after their sixth week of pregnancy in Texas right now, the answer is simple: leave. Travel to a different state where you can access an abortion after six weeks, which, in Texas, is illegal under S.B. 8. It’s the only option

(CNN) The Department of Justice formally asked the Supreme Court Monday to step in and block a controversial Texas law that bars most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy while legal challenges play out.

The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to temporarily block the enforcement of a Texas law that bans most abortions after as early as six weeks of pregnancy. The Department of Justice announced last week that it would ask the high court

Dr. Amna Dermish is an abortion care provider and regional medical director at Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas. The views expressed here are her own. Read more opinion on CNN. (CNN) I am an Ob-Gyn who has been providing abortions in Texas for eight years.

Meghan King allegedly rang up her ex-husband to tell him she was marrying President Joe Biden’s nephew just 24 hours before saying "I do." Last week, the "Real Housewives of Orange County" alum married Cuffe Owens, the son of Biden’s younger sister and political

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden were caught violating Washington, D.C.'s indoor mask mandate by walking through a high-end Georgetown restaurant without masks on Saturday. The maskless Bidens were recorded leaving Fiola Mare while flanked by masked

As the weekend’s sporting events pass into the record books, it is clear that the “F*ck Joe Biden” and “Let’s Go Brandon” chants have become an entirely common part of American sports in 2021. The Twitter account Old Row has done yeoman’s work chronicling

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden flouted Washington, D.C.’s indoor mask mandate Saturday night when they were filmed walking maskless through a high-end Italian restaurant — with critics quickly blasting the first couple as “hypocrites.” The Bidens

President Joe Biden appeared to violate the citywide mask mandate in Washington, DC, over the weekend. In a video posted to social media, the mask-free president and first lady Jill Biden were shown walking through high-priced D.C. Italian restaurant Fiola

On today's episode of the 5 Things podcast: The three white men on trial for murder also face hate crime charges for the death of Arbery, a Black man, in Georgia. Plus, 17 Christian missionaries were abducted in Haiti, three people are dead after Arkansas stabbings,

What you need to know about the trial set to begin in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery Enlarge this image toggle caption Sean Rayford/Getty Images Sean Rayford/Getty Images Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of the three men charged with murdering Ahmaud

(CNN) Three White men accused of chasing down and killing Ahmaud Arbery , a 25-year-old Black man out for a jog, are set to stand trial for murder in Georgia this week in a case thick with issues of racism, self-defense and cellphone video. Gregory McMichael,

Jury selection has begun in the trial of the 3 men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery Enlarge this image toggle caption Sean Rayford/Getty Images Sean Rayford/Getty Images The murder trial has started for Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William "Roddie"

Ahmaud Arbery: What do we know about the case? Published 44 minutes ago Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Demonstrators watch a parade of motorcyclists riding in honour of Ahmaud Arbery Ahmaud Arbery was jogging in February when he was confronted

China tested a space vehicle in July, not a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile as reported by the Financial Times, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday. Quoting five people familiar with the matter, the Financial Times reported on Saturday that China

China probably won't launch an attack using a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile on the United States, but if it did, that strike would happen without any warning because of the nature of the technology, China expert Gordon Chang warned on Newsmax Monday. "We