President Trump retweeted, then quickly deleted, a cartoon of a train hitting a CNN reporter, leaving some to wonder if the posting was real.
Publication: Fake-News
Snopes→ Noah’s Ark Theme Park Destroyed in a Flood?
Reports that a Christian theme park featuring a Noah's Ark exhibit was destroyed by a flood which meteorologists termed "an act of God" are fake news.
Snopes→ Did Anonymous Bring Down The Daily Stormer?
A post on neo-Nazi web site Daily Stormer suggested the site was seized by Anonymous, but it's more likely that they simply lost their web hosting.
Snopes→ Did Barack Obama Order Harvard to Reverse His Daughter Malia’s Suspension?
A satirical web site publishes the latest in a series of entirely false stories about Malia Obama.
Snopes→ Is Nancy Pelosi in Critical Condition After a Head-On Drunk Driving Accident?
A hoax news article falsely reports that the House Minority Leader was involved in a collision with a bus in Los Angeles.
FactCheck.org→ Earth Won’t Go Dark for Days
Q: Did NASA confirm that there will be 15 days of darkness on Earth in November? A: No. Variations of that false claim have been circulating since at least 2015. FULL ANSWER On May 29, the website twofeed.org posted a story with the headline “
Snopes→ Was Sasha Obama Murdered in a Drive-By Shooting?
A hoax news article reported that the daughter of former president Barack Obama had been killed.
Snopes→ Mennonite Biker Gangs Clash with Hells Angels at Sturgis?
A satirical article about a Mennonite biker gang was mistaken by some for real news.
Snopes→ Queen Elizabeth II Passes on Crown as She Retires?
A fake news story reported that Elizabeth II would be retiring and passing the crown to her grandson, Prince William.
FactCheck.org→ Invented Malia Obama Stories
Q: Was Malia Obama fired from an internship for smoking marijuana? Was she arrested for buying marijuana in Chicago? A: No. Those spoof stories were made up to troll conservative readers. FULL QUESTION Was Malia Obama fired from a job (or internship
Truth or Fiction?→ John McCain Accidentally Voted “No” on Obamacare Repeal-Fiction!
John McCain Accidentally Voted “No” on Obamacare Repeal-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Senator John McCain accidentally voted against a GOP Senate bill to repeal Obamacare in July 2017, dooming the bill to failure The Truth: A self-described s
Snopes→ Did John McCain Accidentally Vote ‘No’ on Affordable Care Act Repeal?
Stories that the Arizona senator admitted that his "no" vote to repeal parts of the ACA was an accident are just fake news.
Snopes→ Did Russian Scientists Discover a ‘Cure’ for Homosexuality?
Online reports of the discovery by Russian medical researchers of a "cure" or "vaccine" for homosexuality are fake news.
Snopes→ Did Actor Chris Pratt Say He Likes Hunting Because He Enjoys Killing Animals?
A quote attributed to Pratt about the joys of hunting is almost completely fabricated.
Truth or Fiction?→ Nancy Pelosi in Fatal Car Accident, Tests Positive for Cocaine-Fiction!
Nancy Pelosi in Fatal Car Accident, Tests Positive for Cocaine-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was in a car accident and later tested positive for cocaine. The Truth: A series of reports published by a self-described R
Truth or Fiction?→ Justin Bieber: Pedophiles Control the Evil Music Industry-Fiction!
Justin Bieber: Pedophiles Control the Evil Music Industry-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Justin Bieber told a Bible study class that pedophiles control the “evil” music industry in August 2017. The Truth: A website known for publishing fabrica
FactCheck.org→ Trump Didn’t Pass Out
Q: Did President Donald Trump collapse while giving a speech in New Jersey? A: No. That story was published by a self-described satirical website. FULL ANSWER A story first published July 30 on ourlandofthefree.com falsely claimed that President Don
Snopes→ Did Justin Bieber and Katy Perry Say Pedophiles Run the Music Industry?
Both pop singers were targeted by fake news stories reporting that they had exposed a pedophile ring in control of the music business.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake-News: ‘Retired CIA Agent Confesses to Killing Marilyn Monroe’
Circulating report claims that a retired CIA agent on his deathbed has confessed to assassinating Marilyn Monroe and a number of other people on orders from the American Government. The post Fake-News: ‘Retired CIA Agent Confesses to Killing Mari
FactCheck.org→ Overstated Funding for Overseas Mosques
Q: Did the Obama administration spend $770 million restoring overseas mosques? A: That claim is based on a misleading television news report about a 20-year funding project that ended well before Barack Obama became president. FULL QUESTION Did Obam
Snopes→ Did a Man Die After ‘Holding in Farts’ at His Girlfriend’s House?
A satirical web site republished in English a fake story that had appeared in both Spanish and Portuguese.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Didn’t Ignore Disabled Child
Q: Did President Donald Trump ignore a disabled child who tried to shake his hand? A: No. A viral video clip omitted Trump’s earlier interaction with the boy. FULL ANSWER The headline of a July 29 story on washingtonjournal.com says: “Th
FactCheck.org→ 25 Million Clinton Votes Weren’t Fake
Q: Did NPR report that a study found “over 25 million Hillary Clinton votes were completely fraudulent,” and that she “actually lost the popular vote”? A: No. That claim was made in a story that conflates a 2012 article about inaccurac
FactCheck.org→ Celebrity Quote Mismatch
Q: Did Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Rihanna say they feel “unsafe” under President Donald Trump, and “can’t even look at an American flag anymore”? A: No. Those are altered versions of statements made by singer Lana Del
Snopes→ Did Somali Muslims Take Over a Small Tennessee Town?
A hyperpartisan web site offered up a patchwork of half-truths and hyperbole to sow fear and hatred of refugees.
Snopes→ Is Former ‘Price is Right’ Host Bob Barker Dead at Age 94?
The former game show host suffered a head injury in June 2017, but he did not die.
Snopes→ Scaramucci Posts Nude Photos of His Wife as Revenge for Divorce?
A satire site used news of disarray at the White House to push a false story about the new communications director.
Snopes→ Steven Furtick Signs Six Year, $110 Million Contract with Lakewood Church?
Elevation Church Pastor Steven Furtick took to Twitter to dispel a satire site's claim about him.
Snopes→ Rat Meat Sold as Chicken Wings?
Reports that a large quantity of rat meat was sold as chicken wings in the U.S. originated as fake news.
Snopes→ Was Kirk Cameron Diagnosed With a Rare Form of Leprosy?
A shocking report about the former child actor was just another hoax from a well-known purveyor of satire.
FactCheck.org→ No Legalization of Sharia Law
Q: Did a Muslim federal judge rule two parts of sharia law legal? A: No. That only happened in a fake story on a satirical website. FULL ANSWER Sharia is a term for the religious and secular duties, as well as punishments for lawbreaking, based on t
Truth or Fiction?→ Kirk Cameron Diagnosed with Rare Form of Leprosy-Fiction!
Kirk Cameron Diagnosed with Rare Form of Leprosy-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Actor, musician and outspoken Christian Kirk Cameron has a rare form of leprosy that turns people into walking piles of rotting flesh. The Truth: False reports that Kirk Ca
FactCheck.org→ Trey Gowdy Didn’t End Russia Probe
Q: Did Rep. Trey Gowdy end the Russia investigation? A: No. That claim was made in a headline that wasn’t supported by its story. FULL ANSWER The headline of a July 12 story on world-politicus.com says “Trey Gowdy Puts Investigation To R
Snopes→ Creflo Dollar Debuts New Pulpit Made Entirely of Hundred Dollar Bills?
A satirical article claimed that the controversial televangelist had a new pulpit made of money.
Snopes→ Waste Management to Offer Dead Body Pickup Service in Response to Proposed Health Care Changes?
Reports that a waste company will be offering curbside dead body pickup service to offset “TrumpCare" deaths originated as satire.
Snopes→ Shelling from Royal Caribbean’s M.S. ‘Allure’ Sinks Carnival Cruise Vessel that Crossed into Disputed Waters?
Satire about rivalry between Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise lines was mistaken for real news on social media.
FactCheck.org→ No Arrests for Impeachment Attempt
Q: Were two U.S. senators charged with trying to impeach President Donald Trump under false pretenses? A: No. That story originated on a prolific satire website. FULL ANSWER Two U.S. senators did not go to jail for attempting to “begin impeach
Snopes→ Was Miranda Cosgrove Arrested for Prostitution?
A parody video used logos and graphics from legitimate news sources to make a story about the actress's arrest seem believable.
Hoax-Slayer→ Hoax-News Report Claims Oscar Pistorius Committed Suicide — Oscar Pistorius is NOT Dead
Hoax-news report claims that South African Paralympic gold medallist and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius has hanged himself in his prison cell. The post Hoax-News Report Claims Oscar Pistorius Committed Suicide — Oscar Pistorius is NOT Dead
Snopes→ Prank News: What You Need to Know
A growing number of "prank" web sites allow users to create their own fake news stories -- here's how they work and how to spot them.