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Secretary of speed: Colin Powell's Corvette up for auction

A 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray that belonged to the late Gen. Colin Powell is being auctioned by Barrett-Jackson to raise money for charity.

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Medals, mementos from Colin Powell estate go up for auction

A collection from the estate of General Colin Powell of nearly 400 items stretching from the momentous to the mundane is currently up for auction.

The Golden-Handcuffs Solution for Autocrats

In the fight for democracy, coaxing despots into a cushy exile may sometimes be the most realistic option.

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'VERY CONCERNED': Warning to Australia over China's latest military move

When it comes to confronting China's aggressive expansion, Australia is a 'front line state'.

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New this week: 'Interceptor,' Post Malone and 'Fire Island'

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Post Malone and Drive-By Truckers, “Fast & Furious” alum Elsa Pataky leading her own action picture with “Interceptor,” and the modern romantic comedy “Fire Island,” set in the iconic LGBTQ vacation spot.

Boris Johnson Isn’t the Only One to Blame for Northern Ireland

Brexit created a problem that cannot be solved, only managed. Both Britain and the European Union are responsible for what happens now.

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Albright fled the Nazis, climbed to the summit of diplomacy

Madeleine Albright fled the Nazis as a child and climbed to the summit of diplomacy and foreign policy in the United States.

UN council backs talk, but no Russia pledge against invasion

One by one, U.N. Security Council members called Thursday for a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine.

Russians scoff at Western fears of Ukraine invasion

While the U.S. warns that Russia could invade Ukraine any day, the drumbeat of war is all but unheard in Moscow, where pundits and ordinary people alike don’t expect President Vladimir Putin to launch an attack on the ex-Soviet neighbor.

Dole mastered the caustic wisecrack, often against himself

Bob Dole’s frequent scowl concealed a dry, often caustic wit.

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2021

They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service.

WATCH LIVE: Funeral service for Gen. Colin Powell underway

President Biden is set to attend the funeral of former secretary of state Colin Powell.

Watch: Colin Powell's funeral is held at Washington National Cathedral

The former secretary of state died of complications from COVID-19 in October.

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How Colin Powell Saw His Role—and That of Another Famous Non-Quitter

The former Secretary of State, who is being honored at the National Cathedral, had a clear notion of “what serving this nation was all about.”

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Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations

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Memorial Service To Honor Colin Powell To Be Held Nov. 5

The memorial service will be held at Washington National Cathedral, a spokeswoman said Thursday.

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Memorial Service To Honor Colin Powell To Be Held Nov. 5

The memorial service will be held at Washington National Cathedral, a spokeswoman said Thursday.

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Memorial service in honor of Colin Powell set for Nov. 5

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Medicine Has Always Been About Playing the Odds

Most treatments mostly work, most of the time, for most people. But there will always be outliers.

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What Colin Powell's death can and can't tell us about COVID breakthrough cases

With high-profile stories of vaccinated people dying from COVID, how worried should you be about getting a serious breakthrough case? Here's how the data shake out.

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Fox News Anchor Neil Cavuto Has COVID-19

Rob KimFox News anchor Neil Cavuto has been diagnosed with COVID-19, a Fox News Media spokesperson confirmed to The Daily Beast.While fully vaccinated, the 61-year-old Cavuto is immunocompromised, making the breakthrough case potentially dangerous. The longtime Fox anchor has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, has survived stage 4 cancer in the form of Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and underwent triple bypass heart surgery in 2016.Cavuto, however, considers himself fortunate following the diagnosis.“

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CNN's John King says he has MS, grateful for vaccinations

CNN's John King revealed that he has multiple sclerosis on Tuesday, during a discussion of vaccine mandates on his “Inside Politics” show.

What Colin Powell’s death tells us — and doesn’t — about COVID-19 and vaccines

Experts say his death should not be interpreted as a failure of COVID-19 vaccines in the broader population.

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Colin Powell, the Humble American

He broke racial barriers under four Presidents and called America “the last best hope of earth,” but also admitted to failing his country in selling the Iraq War.

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'Malevolent, spiteful, narcissistic': Critics decry Trump's 'vile' statement on death of Colin Powell

'Malevolent, spiteful, narcissistic': Critics decry Trump's 'vile' statement on death of Colin Powell

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FDA considering authorization of mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccine boosters

The Food and Drug Administration is considering giving the green light to mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Meanwhile, the death of former Secretary of State Colin Powell is focusing attention on so-called breakthrough COVID-19 cases among people with compromised immune systems. Dr. Jeremy Faust, an emergency physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, joined CBSN to discuss.

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Trump calls Colin Powell a 'classic RINO' who 'made big mistakes' in Iraq: 'But anyway, may he rest in peace!'

Trump also went after Powell over his central role in promoting the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 while serving in the Bush administration.

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Myeloma may have made Colin Powell more vulnerable to dying of COVID-19

Powell, who was fully vaccinated, had been treated for multiple myeloma before dying from COVID-19 complications.

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Colin Powell had mixed legacy among some African Americans

Colin Powell was the first Black person to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs and secretary of state.

In 2008, some Republicans claimed Obama was a Muslim. Colin Powell pushed back

The nation's first Black secretary of state notably broke from the Republican Party to endorse Barack Obama in 2008. He also gave a forthright condemnation of Islamophobia.

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Fox News Hosts Trashed For ‘Disgraceful’ Spin On Colin Powell’s Death

Tucker Carlson, Will Cain and John Roberts faced backlash for their responses.

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Colin Powell: A trailblazing legacy, blotted by Iraq war

A child of working-class Jamaican immigrants in the Bronx, Colin Powell rose from neighborhood store clerk to warehouse floor-mopper to the highest echelons of the U.S. government.

First lady says the Bidens are "heartbroken" over Colin Powell's death

The former secretary of state and longtime colleague of the president died Monday morning due to complications from COVID-19 at the age of 84.

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Experts: Powell's Age, Other Health Conditions Likely Impacted Death

Powell's COVID case is considered a breakthrough infection — getting sick with COVID after being fully vaccinated.

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Experts: Powell Age, Other Health Conditions Likely Impacted Death

Powell's COVID case is considered a breakthrough infection – getting sick with COVID after being fully vaccinated.

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The Legacy Of Former Secretary Colin Powell

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell was remembered Monday for helping shape American diplomacy.

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The Legacy Of Former Secretary Colin Powell

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell was remembered Monday for helping shape American diplomacy.

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Former Secretary Of State Powell Dies From COVID-19 Complications

Colin Powell guided American presidents through war and peace as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State.

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Former Sec. Of State Colin Powell Dies From COVID-19 Complications

Colin Powell guided American presidents through war and peace as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State.

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Colin Powell’s Fateful Moment

Though Powell created a doctrine of avoiding war unless absolutely necessary, he will be remembered for making the faulty case for invading Iraq.

newyorker.com

PHOTOS: Colin Powell's life in public service

Colin Powell died at age 84 on Monday. He spent much of his life in the military and served in the Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush administrations.

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PHOTOS: Colin Powell's life in public service

Colin Powell died at age 84 on Monday. He spent much of his life in the military and served in the Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush administrations.

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Myeloma may have made Colin Powell more vulnerable to dying of COVID-19

Powell, who was fully vaccinated, had been treated for multiple myeloma before dying from COVID-19 complications.

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Gov. Ralph Northam orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Colin Powell

Following the death of Colin Powell, Gov. Ralph Northam has ordered that both U.S. and Virginia flags be flown at half staff in respect and memory of the former general.

Colin Powell remembered as a groundbreaking figure in Washington

Colin Powell died from COVID-19 complications at age 84 amid a battle with the blood cancer multiple myeloma and other underlying conditions. Powell was the first Black secretary of state and also a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports on his life and legacy, and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what people will remember the most about Powell.

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Colin Powell: 'Get mad, and then get over it,' and 12 other rules he lived and worked by

The late Colin Powell credited his massive success to "13 rules" that he outlined in his 2012 memoir, "It Worked For Me: In Life and Leadership."

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Powell's age and cancer bout left him vulnerable to COVID

Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer.

'He lied': Iraqis still blame Powell for role in Iraq war

For many Iraqis, the name Colin Powell conjures up one image: the man who as U.S. secretary of State went before the U.N. Security Council in 2003 to make the case for war against their country.

6 Smart Ways to Stop Porch Pirates and Keep Your Package Deliveries Safe

Nearly 1.7 million packages are stolen every day—but yours don't have to be among them.

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Colin Powell was vaccinated against Covid, but suffered from a cancer that makes the shots less effective

Powell was elderly, a known risk for severe Covid, and suffered from multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that studies show can make the shots less effective.

cnbc.com

Colin Powell, first Black secretary of state, dies at 84 from COVID-19 amid cancer battle

Powell was fully vaccinated but had been treated for a type of blood cancer that can severely compromise the immune system.

cbsnews.com

Body Language Expert Explains How to Show Confidence

Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro explains how we can project confidence through our body language. Joe takes a look at various celebrities and politicians and demonstrates the things that they do that can help them appear confident.

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John Dickerson reflects on Colin Powell's life and legacy

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell died at the age of 84 from COVID-19 complications. Powell was the first Black secretary of state and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson joined CBSN to reflect on Powell's life and legacy.

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Fox News anchor John Roberts deleted a tweet that questioned vaccine efficacy in light of Colin Powell's death, clarifying that he is actually pro-vaccine

"The fact that Colin Powell died from a breakthrough COVID infection raises new concerns about how effective vaccines are long-term," he said initially.

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Anti-Vaxxers Are Already Trying to Weaponize Powell’s Death

Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast / Photos GettyWhen the death of Colin Powell due to complications from COVID-19 was announced early Monday, medical experts feared that anti-vaxxers and others who question the reality of safe and effective shots might try to use the tragedy to fuel their conspiracy-laden agenda.It didn’t take long for those worries to come to fruition.In a statement, Powell’s family said the beloved 84-year-old general and former official in multiple Republican administrati

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Former Secretary Of State Powell Dies From COVID-19 Complications

He was the youngest and first African American chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, serving under President George H.W. Bush.

newsy.com

Former Secretary Of State Powell Dies From COVID-19 Complications

He was the youngest and first African American chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, serving under President George H.W. Bush.

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Colin Powell, the former secretary of state, dies at 84

Powell's family said that he died Monday of complications from COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated. Powell served as secretary of state under George W. Bush.

npr.org

Colin Powell dies, trailblazing general stained by Iraq

Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications.

Colin Powell: From Vietnam vet to secretary of state

The US secretary of state whose support for George W Bush gave credibility to the 2003 Iraq invasion.

bbc.co.uk

Former Secretary Of State Colin Powell Dead After COVID Hospitalization

Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state, was receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Medical Center, his family said. He was 84.

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Steve Ballmer talks about owning the Clippers and building the $1.2 billion Intuit Dome

Ballmer's Clippers announced they will play in a new arena starting in 2024.

cnbc.com

New doc gives Bush administration's view of 9/11 attacks

Apple+ and the BBC are collaborating on a new documentary that tells the story of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks through the eyes of then-President George W.

House votes to repeal 2002 Iraq War authorization as Senate prepares to take action

Congress is moving to rein in presidential war powers nearly a decade after the Iraq War ended.

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Danville reveals bus wrap honoring 150 years of Black history

DANVILLE, Va. – One Danville bus now prominently celebrates Black history. On Wednesday, the city of Danville unveiled its latest wrapped bus, featuring the images of 12 African Americans. One side shows:Rep. John LewisTrey EdmundsTremaine EdmundsTerrell EdmundsBishop Lawrence Campbell Sr.Gloria CampbellThe other:Fannie Lou HamerBooker T. WashingtonCarter G. WoodsonMaggie L. WalkerRalph BuncheW.E.B. In 2019, the city unveiled its first bus wrapping that honored leaders. The bus will be placed on different fixed-route bus runs.

Black History Month 2022

This Black History Month, as history struggles to keep up with current events, we can remember how we got here as we keep our eyes on the future.

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Watchdog clears Pompeo's wife of travel ethics charges

Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani, left, gives flowers to Susan Pompeo as she and her husband, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, arrive at Tbilisi International Airport in Tbilisi, Georgia, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)WASHINGTON – An independent probe into the travel of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s wife has concluded that the trips with her husband on official business did not violate federal ethics rules. The IG report was released just hours after the State Department took aim at the watchdog, Democratic members of Congress and media outlets for raising questions about Susan Pompeo’s travel and suggesting it may have been inappropriate. Susan Pompeo had attracted criticism for using government resources while accompanying her husband on diplomatic trips. The inspector general reacted icily to Brechbuhl's comment, saying it did not accurately reflect the role and work of an independent watchdog.

The Latest: Austin reveres idea of civilian military control

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)WASHINGTON – The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local):2:15 p.m.Lloyd Austin, the retired Army general whom President-elect Joe Biden picked to be secretary of defense, says he reveres the principle of civilian control of the military. Austin retired four years ago after 41 years in the Army. Austin says he understands the need for civilian control of the military and sees himself as a civilian, not as a general. Congress intended civilian control of the military when it created the position of secretary of defense in 1947 and prohibited a recently retired military officer from holding the position. Austin retired in 2016.

Julia Reed, chronicler of Southern life and food, dies at 59

Julia Reed, who wrote about food and culture in the South and promoted her native Mississippi Delta, has died. Reed died Friday of cancer, the editors of Garden & Gun magazine said in a post on the magazine's website. She attended parties with the likes of former Secretary of State and Army Gen. Colin Powell and former Vice President Al Gore, but was a champion of her native Mississippi, according to Meacham. A chapter in her book, Julia Reeds South, eventually led her to dedicate an entire book on how to party and dine in New Orleans, The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate reported. She called it Julia Reeds New Orleans: Food, Fun and Field Trips for Letting the Good Times Roll.In addition, Reed served on the board of the Ogden Museum of Art in New Orleans, the newspaper said.

Who's in power? Convention lineup has clues to Trump's favor

Donald Trump Jr., speaks as he tapes his speech for the first day of the Republican National Convention from the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)WASHINGTON If speaking time at the Republican convention is a measure of President Donald Trumps favor, his family wins by a mile. Instead, the 2020 Republican convention is an exhibit of a party Trump has remade as a largely family-led enterprise. First lady Melania Trump spoke for 16 minutes. The speech solidified his standing as the leading Republican presidential hopeful in 2024.

Guilfoyle's loud RNC speech makes her the comics' favorite

Stephen Colbert mimicked poking his head out from under a table after playing a clip of Guilfoyle on CBS' Late Show." I'm glad we already have kids, because I think I was sterilized by that.He called Guilfoyle a vengeful banshee who will haunt your dreams.On The Daily Show, Trevor Noah said Guilfoyle's speech was so loud that Canada called the cops. I want to wish a speedy recovery for anyone who watched the convention on headphones, he said. MSNBC's Morning Joe ran portions of her speech side-by-side with Dwight Schrute's classic award acceptance speech in The Office.Somewhere, Kimmel was taking notes. That stands in contrast to Colbert, who is doing the Late Show live for the two weeks of the convention.

Democrats nominate Biden for epic challenge to oust Trump

Biden celebrated his new status as the Democratic nominee alongside his wife and grandchildren in a Delaware school library. For his part, Trump spent Tuesday courting battleground voters in an effort to distract from Bidens convention. And Bidens supporters consistently report that theyre motivated more by opposition to Trump than excitement about Biden. The Democrats party elders played a prominent role throughout the night. Kerry, 76, was the Democratic presidential nominee back in 2004 when the youngest voters this fall were still in diapers.

Progressives irked by spotlight on GOP at Dem convention

In this image from video, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., delivers a nominating speech during the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)WASHINGTON For nearly three minutes at this week's Democratic National Convention, Cindy McCain recounted Joe Biden's friendship with her late husband, John McCain, the Arizona senator and former Republican presidential candidate. Meanwhile, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the most dynamic young stars of the Democratic Party, spoke for just 60 seconds. California Rep. Ro Khanna, head of the California delegation to the convention, said people need to be inspired to vote. Among those who have addressed the convention is Ady Barkin, a progressive activist who after being diagnosed with A.L.S.

A Long-Overdue 'Tip of the Cap' to baseball's Black pioneers

Not long after, with many of its best players gradually following Robinsons path, the Negro Leagues ceased operations. President Clinton said he chose a Chicago Cubs cap in honor of Ernie Banks, the late Hall of Famer who got his start in the Negro Leagues. Long before that, the Negro Leagues made baseball better and America better.The celebration was moved online after a major league-wide tribute to baseballs Black pioneers scheduled for June 27 was shelved along with the games because of the coronavirus pandemic. So then I thought, How about a virtual tip of the cap?''' I always felt if there was going to be conversations about race in sports, the Negro Leagues should be at the center, because thats the story: They triumphed over adversity.

Romney says he'll 'stay quiet' on his 2020 presidential vote

WASHINGTON Utah Sen. Mitt Romney on Monday became the latest prominent Republican to cast doubt on his support for President Donald Trump's reelection, saying he would stay quiet about whom he'll be supporting in November. Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, told reporters on Capitol Hill that I'm not going to be describing who I'll be voting for." In 2016, Romney said publicly that he would support neither Trump nor Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. The relationship between Trump and Romney is acrimonious. Romney was the only GOP senator to support removing Trump from office after the president's impeachment trial earlier this year.

Floyd death pushes military to face 'own demons' on race

A military Humvee blocks an intersection along K Street in downtown Washington as demonstrators protest the death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. Although the military historically has prided itself on diversity, leaders acknowledge that black troops often are disproportionately subject to military legal punishment and are impeded in promotions. Blacks make up about 17 percent of the Navy and less than 15 percent of the Air Force. But there is a much greater racial divide within the active duty military based on rank. Brown Jr., has been nominated to lead the Air Force, succeeding Gen. David Goldfein.

Floyd death pushes military to face 'own demons' on race

A military Humvee blocks an intersection along K Street in downtown Washington as demonstrators protest the death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. Although the military historically has prided itself on diversity, leaders acknowledge that black troops often are disproportionately subject to military legal punishment and are impeded in promotions. Blacks make up about 17 percent of the Navy and less than 15 percent of the Air Force. But there is a much greater racial divide within the active duty military based on rank. Brown Jr., has been nominated to lead the Air Force, succeeding Gen. David Goldfein.

Colin Powell on “indomitable presence" of Nancy Reagan

Gen. Colin Powell, former secretary of state and chairman of the Joint Chief of Staffs, served as a national security adviser under President Ronald Reagan. As America mourns first lady Nancy Reagan's death, Powell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss witnessing the Reagans' powerful love story and political partnership.

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Colin Powell reflects on Operation Desert Storm 25 years later

To mark the 25th anniversary of the military operation, Powell reflects on the lessons of the Gulf war and how it compares to the ISIS fight.

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