President-elect George W. Bush nominated Colin Powell to become secretary of state; Powell was confirmed by the Senate and became the first African-American to hold the position.

Nick Reiner was arrested and booked on suspicion of murdering his mother and father, the movie director, Rob Reiner. The younger Reiner had been open about his struggles with drug abuse and homelessness.

The Federal Aviation Administration says a plane experienced an engine failure while taking off from Dulles International Airport before safely returning to the airport

Doctor found dead in Dollar Tree freezer in Miami's Little Havana. Police say no foul play involved in mysterious death of Nicaraguan doctor.