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n. - English physicist who discovered the pion (the first known meson) which is a subatomic particle involved in holding the nucleus together (1903-1969); United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff.

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  • Powell -- Most pundits expected Powell to roll over Karns.
  • Powell: No. WOODRUFF: Secretary Powell, two things about the Iraqis.
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  • So Secretary of State Colin Powell is leaving his post.
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