Was the Red Cross Instructed to Throw Away Donated Supplies in Texas?
A viral video from Houston, Texas makes claims about the Red Cross' treatment of food and other items in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
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Harvey Disaster Relief Donation Rumors
In the wake of a massive hurricane, rumors abounded about public figures who have donated to victims.
Harvey Disaster Relief Donation Rumors
In the wake of a massive hurricane, rumors abounded about public figures who have donated to victims.
Russian Soldier’s Last Words
A Russian soldier supposedly called for an airstrike on himself in Syria to kill ISIS operatives while imparting touching and inspirational last words about love for country and family.
Driver in Charlottesville Car Attack Identified as James Alex Fields, Jr.
The 20-year-old is accused of killing one person and injuring several others when he reportedly drove a car into a crowd of peaceful protesters.
Was a Mass Grave of ‘Dozens of Tortured Black Men’ Found on a Dead KKK Leader’s Estate?
A horrifying tale of racially-motivated violence came from a web site that does not appear to publish any factual stories.
‘Star Wars’ Filming Soon in Your Town, USA
Rumors that the new Star Wars movies will be filmed in various small cities in the United States came from a set of cloned hoax sites.
Bill Maher’s Use of Racial Slur on HBO Show Draws Criticism
The "Real Time with Bill Maher" host was describing himself during a television segment.
Twitter’s Alts and Rogues
Twitter is full of "alt-gov", or alternate government, accounts — but without verification, it's difficult to know whom to trust.
Gunfire, Blasts Hit Philippine Casino; Terror Ties Doubted
The violence unfolded as Muslim militants aligned with the Islamic State group fended off government forces in the southern city of Marawi.
American Motorcycle Racer Nicky Hayden Dies
The 35-year-old MotoGP champion was hit by a car while bicycling in Italy.
Car Runs Down Multiple Pedestrians in Times Square
Multiple people were struck, New York police say.
Tunnel Collapses at Hanford Nuclear Facility in Washington State
No injuries are reported and no radiation was released from the cleanup site, says the Department of Energy.
‘Repeal and Replace’ Bill Passes House
The American Health Care Act bill now goes to the Senate.
Body of First Woman Muslim Judge Found in Hudson River
Justice Sheila Abdus-Salaam was also the first black woman to be appointed to the New York State Court of Appeals.
United States Launches Missile Strikes in Syria
Dozens of missiles were deployed against a military airfield in an abrupt policy change by the Trump administration.
Don Rickles, Comedian and Actor Known as ‘Mr. Warmth’, Dies
The "insult comic," perhaps best known for his heckling routines, was 90.
Steve Bannon Removed From National Security Council
The former Breitbart executive's role in the council was unprecedented and controversial.
The Roots of United States Immigration Policy
Anti-immigration policy hardliners evolved cheek by jowl with pro-eugenics and conservation groups.
No Leggings Allowed on United Flights?
A woman traveling from Colorado says two girls were barred from flying until they changed their clothes.
Stabbing, Vehicle Attack Reported at London Parliament
Multiple people were injured and at least two were killed before police shot the suspected attacker.
Federal Judge Blocks President Trump’s Travel Ban
The executive order was the administration's second attempt to restrict travel to the United States from certain Muslim-majority countries.
Was Coco Chanel a Nazi Spy?
Newly released documents make a strong case that the fashion icon may have been leading a double life.