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Biden lays wreath, pays Veterans Day tribute to son Beau, Colin Powell
President Biden on Thursday commemorated Veterans Day with a speech hailing the "unrelenting bravery and dedication" of America's service members, including his late son Beau and the deceased Colin Powell.
Colin Powell laid to rest at Washington National Cathedral
Colin Powell, the retired four-star general who served as the nation’s first black secretary of state and devoted decades of his life to public service, is being laid to rest...
Letters to the Editor — Oct. 22, 2021
NY Post readers weigh in on the city commission’s plan to remove the statue of Thomas Jefferson from the City Council chamber and the legacy of former Secretary of State...
'Man up or shut up': CNN's John King reveals he has MS in attack on vaccine critics
CNN's John King revealed he has multiple sclerosis as he went after anti-vaxxers and COVID-19 vaccine critics on TV, telling them to “man up or shut up.”
New Yorkers loved Colin Powell
Colin Powell lived in Virginia but I loved his telling me: “New Yorkers are great. They don’t say, ‘Hey, General’ . . . they holler out, ‘Hey, Colin.’”
Biden's brain drain and other commentary
Culture watch: We’re the Divided States of America “Americans are so disunited,” reports Issues & Insights’ Terry Jones, citing a new I&I/TIPP poll, “they can’t even agree whether [President] Biden is a...
Why the COVID-19 vaccine didn't protect Colin Powell
Colin Powell's death from complications of COVID-19 -- despite being fully vaccinated -- is a rare but serious phenomenon that has afflicted elderly Americans.
‘One of our great Americans’: Biden reacts to Colin Powell’s death
President Biden is expressing his condolences, calling the diplomat and military leader “a patriot of unmatched honor and dignity.”
Colin Powell's vintage 1950s selfie resurfaces in wake of his death
The black-and-white snap Powell took of himself posing in front of a mirror resurfaced on October 18, 2021 after his death from COVID-19.
'He made us very, very proud': De Blasio mourns native New Yorker Colin Powell
Mayor Bill de Blasio paid tribute to Colin Powell, who died Monday from COVID-19 complications, saying the Harlem-born first black secretary of state exemplified the best of New York.
Lawmakers react to Colin Powell’s death, highlight his service and character
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reflecting on the life, character and legacy of former Secretary of State Colin Powell following the announcement of his death.
Colin Powell, former general and secretary of state, dead at 84
Republican former Secretary of State Colin Powell died Monday as a result of complications from COVID-19, his family said.
Colin Powell endorses Biden, praises his character in DNC video
Former GOP Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Joe Biden's presidential bid on Tuesday, joining an increasing number of Republicans who are supporting the Democratic nominee. In his video endorsement,...
Colin Powell suggests media had 'hysterical' reaction to Russian bounty reports
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell indicated on Thursday that media figures overreacted to a recent report that Russian officials placed bounties on the lives of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan....
Gone with ‘Gone With the Wind’ and other commentary
Culture critic: Gone With ‘Gone With the Wind’ At The Washington Examiner, Philip Klein sees HBO’s decision to yank “Gone With the Wind” from its streaming service as “yet another...
Trump calls Colin Powell a 'real stiff' after Biden endorsement
President Trump called Colin Powell a "real stiff" on Sunday -- after the former secretary of state announced he would endorse Joe Biden for president. "Colin Powell, a real stiff...
Stream It Or Skip It: 'Washington' On History, A Docuseries/Drama Hybrid That Shows George Washington's More Human Side
Jeff Daniels narrates this docuseries/drama, where Nicholas Rowe plays George Washington. Bill Clinton and Colin Powell are among the experts interviewed for the series.
How Dick Cheney and Colin Powell went from bosom buddies to bitter foes
In 1991, Dick Cheney and Colin Powell were riding high on their Persian Gulf War triumph. More than four million New Yorkers poured into the streets to cheer the ticker-tape...
Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Bronx, USA' On HBO, A Mostly Joyous Documentary About New York's Most Misunderstood Borough
Hollywood legend George Shapiro returns to his old Bronx neighborhood to see why the borough is so special to him. We also visit 2017 graduates of Shapiro's high school.
War veteran who lost leg in Afghanistan helps Colin Powell change flat tire
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell took to Facebook on Thursday to thank a US veteran — who lost his leg in Afghanistan — after the man stopped to help...