Tornadoes devastate New Orleans region
Severe storms ripped through southern Louisiana on Tuesday leaving splintered homes and damaged property across New Orleans East. Dozens of minor injuries plus two serious cases were reported as 10 000 homes lost power and a state of emergency was declared. NASA Michoud facility sustained damage and residents described widespread destruction while sheltering in place.
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Pence Breaks Tie to Confirm Betsy DeVos Education Secretary
The Senate confirmed Betsy DeVos as the 11th Education secretary in a historic tie breaking vote cast by Vice President Pence. The confirmation ended a heated battle that drew protests and wide opposition while President Trump praised DeVos’ commitment to expanding school choice.
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Betsy DeVos Profile Reveals Family Ties and Education
Betsy DeVos born Elisabeth Prince in Grand Rapids Michigan in 1958. her father earned fortunes in auto parts while her brother Erik led Blackwater USA. Married to Dick DeVos of Amway lineage, the couple owns the Orlando Magic since 1991. She earned a 1979 business economics degree from Calvin College and entered student government as a freshman. An open letter with about 2,700 Calvin supporters opposed her nomination in January, while Club for Growth touted a victory against union pressure aided by ad campaigns targeting vulnerable senators.
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NATO ceremony in Lithuania mocks Trump over rights order
Iran's supreme leader ridiculed President Trump in a posted address to Iranian commanders, praising Obama’s sanctions easing and denouncing the Trump administration's new travel ban. He urged Iranians to rally on the revolution anniversary.
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Kelly on travel ban delays and border fencing plan
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly told Congress he should have delayed announcing the travel ban to inform leaders first and said a full wall along the border is unlikely. He suggested targeted sections of transparent fencing with tech to plug gaps, and noted funding uncertainty and optics around the order.
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