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Jerry Falwell Jr., pictured at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, is the subject of a new lawsuit by Liberty University, his former employer.

Liberty University Sues Ex-President Jerry Falwell, Jr., Seeking Millions In Damages

In the civil suit, Liberty University accuses its former president of breach of contract and fiduciary duty as well as statutory conspiracy. Falwell called it "full of lies and half truths."

Sexual harassment allegations made against Gov. Andrew Cuomo by two former aides will be examined by independent investigators hired by the New York state attorney general's office.

Gov. Cuomo Grants N.Y. AG's Request To Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations

Two former aides to Cuomo have come forward with complaints of sexual harassment during their time in his administration. The investigation's findings will be disclosed in a public report.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifies before a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington on Dec. 2, 2020. The Fed issued new economic forecasts on Wednesday at the end of its two-day meeting.

Light At End Of Tunnel? Fed Sees Faster Economic Growth, With Only Modest Inflation

The Federal Reserve has raised its forecast for economic growth, thanks to an improving public health outlook and trillions of dollars in federal spending.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a press conference following the opening of a new large scale COVID-19 vaccination site in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Newsom says the state will start setting aside 10% of its vaccine allotment for teachers, day care workers and other school employees.

California Will Begin Setting Aside 10% Of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For Teachers

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the plan on Friday as part of an effort to accelerate in-person learning across the state.

A dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in New York, 2020. Johnson & Johnson is the third vaccine candidate to apply for emergency use authorization from the FDA. The vaccine requires a single dose and doesn't require ultra-cold temperatures for storage.

Johnson & Johnson Applies For Emergency Use Authorization For COVID-19 Vaccine

The company's vaccine has shown to be 85% effective against severe forms of the disease. Patients will only need to receive one shot instead of two, as with other vaccines already in use in the U.S.

Seen here during a 2020 news conference, Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., is the lead House sponsor of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, which passed the House on Tuesday.

House Democrats Pass Bill That Would Protect Worker Organizing Efforts

The PRO Act would provide protections to workers trying to organize, limiting what companies can do to disrupt union membership campaigns. The bill is unlikely to advance in the Senate.

The "Holy Grail" of baseball cards, a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, is put on display as part of baseball memorabilia exhibit at the Colorado History Museum Monday, July 16, 2018, in Denver.

OPINION: When Baseball Cards Sell For Millions, They Lose Their Real Value

NPR's Scott Simon offers his thoughts on why the value of baseball cards shouldn't be measured in dollars.

Smoke fills the walkway outside the Senate Chamber as rioters are confronted by U.S. Capitol Police officers inside the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6.

New Evidence Points To Coordination Among Extremist Groups Ahead of Capitol Riot

Court papers filed by the Justice Department allege that a member of the Oath Keepers coordinated with the Proud Boys and a far-right, self-styled militia to form an "alliance" on Jan. 6.

Two members of the far-right Proud Boys were indicted in federal court Friday. Both men face a slew of charges for their participation in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Two Proud Boys Members Indicted In Attack On U.S. Capitol

The two were indicted on a long list of charges in federal court Friday, including obstruction of an official proceeding and destruction of government property.

Minneapolis Firefighter Genevieve Hansen testifies Tuesday in the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, in the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd.

Firefighter Testifies: 'I Was Desperate To Help ... And This Human Was Denied That'

Video footage played in court on Tuesday shows Genevieve Hansen pleading with officers on top of George Floyd for a chance to help him. She asked them to check his pulse. They ignored her requests.

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