Former New York Rep. Charles Rangel Dies at 94

Charles Rangel, a former 23-term congressman from New York, has died at 94 years old, according to his family on Monday. Rangel, a Democrat, was the last surviving co-founder of the Congressional Black Caucus and the “Gang of Four,” a political coalition of Harlem lawmakers. His family confirmed Rangel’s death in a statement on Monday to the City College of New York (CCNY), where he served as Statesman-in-Residence after he retired from Congress. The CCNY stated Rangel was the “hardest working legislator” in Congress, citing the 40 bills and resolutions he sponsored that became law. The college also recognized Rangel for his military service. He earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his courageous actions in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....