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Education Oct 29

Falwell sues Liberty, saying school damaged his reputation

By Sarah Rankin, Elana Schor, Associated Press

Nation Aug 25

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News Wrap: New virus cases down 20 percent since early August

In our news wrap Tuesday, some hopeful news on the COVID-19 pandemic. Johns Hopkins University reports new infections have slowed to 43,000 per day nationwide -- down more than 20 percent from early August. Also, Texas and Louisiana ordered more…

Education Aug 25

Falwell says he’s resigned from Liberty University

Falwell confirmed his departure in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, a day after the school said he had submitted, then rescinded his resignation.

By Sarah Rankin, Elana Schor, Associated Press

Education Aug 24

Liberty University official says Jerry Falwell Jr. is resigning. Falwell says he does not plan to leave permanently

Jerry Falwell Jr.’s future at evangelical Liberty University was unclear late Monday, with a senior school official saying he had resigned from his leadership post but Falwell telling several news outlets that he does not plan to leave permanently.

By Sarah Rankin, Elana Schor, Associated Press

Education Aug 07

Jerry Falwell Jr. taking leave of absence from Liberty University

Jerry Falwell Jr. has taken an indefinite leave of absence as president and chancellor of Liberty University, days after a social media post he made drew criticism and calls for his resignation.

By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

Jan 28

Falwell and W.Va. governor suggest parts of Virginia secede to West Virginia

By Anthony Izaguirre, Alan Suderman, Associated Press

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. are urging unhappy Virginia counties to secede and join a neighboring state where Democrats aren't in charge.

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May 15

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Falwell Blazed Trail in American Politics, Religious Right

The Rev. Jerry Falwell, the founder of the Moral Majority who helped galvanize Christian conservatives to elect President Reagan, died Tuesday at age 73. Analysts examine his impact on politics and faith in America.

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May 15

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Television Evangelist, Conservative Activist Jerry Falwell Dies at 73

By PBS News Hour

The Rev. Jerry Falwell, who founded the Moral Majority and used it to create a political force from the ranks of conservative Christians, died Tuesday in his office at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.

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