Jerry Falwell dies at 73 in Lynchburg Va
The Rev Jerry Falwell founder of the Moral Majority dies at 73 after being found without a pulse at Liberty University His death ends a career shaping the religious right into a potent political force His longtime ally Pat Robertson calls him a tower of strength and his controversial stance marked his public life
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Jerry Falwell dies at 73 after a life in religious right activism
Revered conservative evangelical leader Jerry Falwell, founder of Liberty University and Moral Majority, died Tuesday at age 73. A Southern Baptist minister and televangelist, Falwell built a national movement through radio and TV programs, political activism, and controversial campaigns from 1956 onward including the Old Time Gospel Hour and Moral Majority.
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Missing South Carolina constable feared after burned cruiser
S C officers search for 67 year old Lincolnville Police Department constable Robert Lee Bailey after his empty cruiser was found in flames miles from his last traffic stop. Sheriff Al Cannon said a person of interest on an unrelated weapons charge is being sought. officials lack explanation for Bailey's disappearance.
Online dating feud pits eHarmony against Chemistry.com
The dispute centers on ad campaigns claiming Chemistry.com rejected over one million applicants from eHarmony. eHarmony counters that rejections are not arbitrary, noting key filters such as being married, age limits, inconsistent answers, and other criteria. The clash highlights how major players Match.com IAC and its partners shape perception in the growing online dating market.
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Presidential candidates split on war future in Iraq
In Congress and among voters, debate grows over how soon U S combat troops leave Iraq and how many should stay behind. Republicans like Giuliani McCain and Romney back Bush surge while Democrats Clinton Obama and Edwards oppose it and seek a timetable for withdrawal. Edwards alone calls for immediate exit among them. Public support for withdrawal grows though GOP primary voters favor continued war. Times Poll shows 15 percent of Republicans back a timetable versus about half of independents and 75 percent of Democrats.
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Suspect in Madeleine McCann case freed by police
In Lisbon Portuguese police released a suspect questioned over the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann after investigators found insufficient evidence for charges. Detectives searched five houses and seized belongings while questioning two others in the Algarve case.
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GOP candidates defend conservatism on taxes abortion and guns
In a 90 minute Columbia debate the leading Republican contenders sparred over abortion gun control and tax cuts. Giuliani urged abortion reductions Romney defended gun rights while backing an assault weapons ban McCain vowed to make Bush tax cuts permanent but linked them to spending cuts.
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