Reports that the controversial American civil rights activist was gunned down in Chicago are fake news.
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Snopes→ IJR Staffers Suspended for Promoting Obama Conspiracy Theory
Independent Journal Review suspended three staff members, including chief content officer Benny Johnson, for suggesting that Obama may have interfered in a Hawaii judge's ruling on the Trump travel ban.
Snopes→ Obama Orders Life-Sized Bronze Statue of Himself to Be Permanently Installed in White House?
Reports about President Obama's placement of a hubristic statue in the Oval Office are fake news.
Snopes→ Anthony Weiner Placed in Protective Custody — Will Turn State’s Evidence Against Hillary?
Reports that the former politician had been taken to a secure location after saying that he had evidence against Hillary Clinton were just fake news.
Snopes→ Hillary Clinton Appointed to Replace Disgraced US Senator?
Reports that Hillary Clinton would be filling an open U.S. Senate seat in New York, vacated by a senator who resigned after being indicted for fraud, are fake news.
Snopes→ George Soros Killed While Visiting His Home Country?
Reports that billionaire business magnate George Soros was killed while traveling to Hungary in March 2017 are fake news.
Snopes→ Rowan Atkinson Death Hoax
A frequently recirculated Facebook hoax has convinced many people that actor Rowan Atkinson ("Mr. Bean") either committed suicide or died in a car accident, but he is alive and well.
Snopes→ Did Tom Price Say It Is ‘Better for Our Budget If Cancer Patients Die More Quickly’?
A statement attributed to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price about the budget benefits of cancer patients' dying quickly is apocryphal.
Snopes→ Restaurant Shut Down for Serving Human Meat?
Rumors that various restaurants around the world were shuttered for serving "the most dangerous game" were fake news.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Obama Evicted from DC Mansion-Fiction!
President Obama Evicted from DC Mansion-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Obama has been evicted from his Washington, D.C., mansion for violating a major clause in the lease. The Truth: A website known for publishing “facts that don’t n
Snopes→ Snoop Dogg Arrested for Conspiracy After Talking About ‘Murder Trump’ Video?
Fake news sites spread the false claim that rapper Snoop Dogg was arrested for inciting violence against President Trump.
Snopes→ Ohio’s Cedar Point Amusement Park Won’t Reopen in 2017?
A Facebook prank spread a rumor holding that the Cedar Point amusement park would not open in 2017 due to safety concerns.
Snopes→ Pacer Test Banned for Child Cruelty?
Reports that the FitnessGram Pacer Test was banned from schools for child cruelty originated in satire.
Snopes→ Did Mark Zuckerberg Announce His Resignation From Facebook?
A fake news story that appeared to report the social media maven was stepping down was a fiction created to sell a skin care product.
Snopes→ Mike Pence and His 23 Staff Members Die After Airline Accident?
Reports that Mike Pence and his staffers died in an airline accident are fake news that reused a video of 2015 fatal plane crash in Taiwan.
Snopes→ Will Netflix be Discontinued Because of Rampant Account Sharing?
Reports that Netflix would be closing in June 2017 because too many people share their accounts with friends originated with a prank news site.
Truth or Fiction?→ Tax Audit: Obama Hiding Taxpayers’ Millions in Offshore Accounts-Fiction!
Tax Audit: Obama Hiding Taxpayers’ Millions in Offshore Accounts-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A tax audit found that President Obama hid millions of taxpayers’ dollar in offshore accounts. The Truth: Reports that a tax audit revealed Preside
Truth or Fiction?→ Ezekiel Wilekenmeyer Williams, Biological Father of Obama Daughters, Sues Obamas-Fiction!
Ezekiel Wilekenmeyer Williams, Biological Father of Obama Daughters, Sues Obamas-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Ezekiel Wilekenmeyer Williams, the biological father of Sasha and Malia Obama, has sued Barack and Michelle Obama for cutting Williams out of
Snopes→ Pope Francis: ‘God Has Instructed Me to Revise the Ten Commandments’?
Reports that the pontiff asserted God had called upon him "to revise the most sacred of texts" are fake news.
Snopes→ Trump Cuts Veteran Suicide Hotline Funding?
Reports that President Trump eliminated funding for a veterans' suicide hotline are fake news.
Snopes→ Obamas Being Sued by Malia and Sasha’s Biological Father?
Reports that a man named Ezekiel Wilekenmeyer Williams filed a lawsuit claiming that he was the biological father of the Malia and Sasha Obama are fake news.
Snopes→ Did Jeff Guice Say ‘Sick Children Should Die If Their Parents Can’t Afford Medical Supplies’?
Reports that a Mississippi legislator said children whose parents cannot afford medical care should be allowed to die are fake news.
Snopes→ Nancy Pelosi Arrested by Secret Service for Coup Attempt?
Reports that the House Minority Leader was taken from her office in handcuffs for plotting to overthrow the president are fake news.
Snopes→ Sean Spicer Handed Mid-Briefing Note Saying, “You Just Committed a Felony”?
Reports about White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's being given an ominous note in the middle of a press briefing originated in satire.
Snopes→ Ben Carson and the ‘Nut of the Mind’
A statement ostensibly uttered by Ben Carson about the 'nut of the mind' holding our 'most hated memories' is fake.
Snopes→ Obama Evicted from His DC Mansion for Breaking One Major Clause in His Lease?
Reports that President Obama was evicted from his "mansion" in Washington, D.C., because he trashed the place are fake news.
Snopes→ Shepard Smith Fired from Fox News?
Hoax outlets reported that Fox News anchor Shep Smith has been fired by chairman Rupert Murdoch for being "too controversial."
Snopes→ Did Betsy DeVos Say History Textbooks Should Be Based on the Bible?
A report stating that Trump's Secretary of Education wants to exclude all information not found in the Bible from history textbooks is satire, not fact.
Snopes→ Did Paul Ryan Say Women Who Use Birth Control Are Committing Murder?
A statement supposedly made by House speaker Paul Ryan on CNN in which he asserted that women who use birth control are committing murder originated with a "hybrid" satire site.
Snopes→ Buju Banton Death Hoax
An unreliable entertainment site falsely reported that reggae musician Buju Banton had killed himself in prison.
Snopes→ FBI Issues Warrant for Obama’s Arrest After Confirming Illegal Trump Tower Wiretap?
Reports that former president Barack Obama was about to be arrested over charges of illegal wiretapping were fake news.
Snopes→ Trump Wants to Deport American Indians to India?
Reports that President Trump said he was going to deport Native Americans back to India are fake news.
Snopes→ Is Ruth Bader Ginsburg Retiring and Moving to New Zealand?
Although Ruth Bader Ginsburg joked about moving to New Zealand in the event of a Donald Trump presidency, reports that the Supreme Court Justice has retired to that country are fake news.
Snopes→ Man Pardoned by Obama Arrested for Murder?
Reports that a Florida drug trafficker pardoned by President Obama was re-arrested for the murder of his girlfriend are fake news.
Snopes→ Saturday Night Live Cancelled After Lowest Ratings Ever?
Reports that NBC's long-running 'Saturday Night Live' has been cancelled due to low ratings are fake news.
Snopes→ Tommy Chong Death Hoax
A death hoax about comedian Tommy Chong has been republished several times, but the Cheech and Chong partner is still alive.
Snopes→ Ex-Wife Ivana Claims Donald Trump Is Addicted to Penis Enlargement Pills?
A fake news site used a screenshot of Ivana Trump to prop up a false claim she said her famous former husband is "addicted" to penile enhancement drugs.
Snopes→ Mike Pence Promises to Create the Department of Anti-Witchcraft?
Reports that the vice president is seeking to 'safeguard US Judeo-Christian interests' by battling witchcraft are satirical in origin.
Snopes→ Is President Trump Sending $4,106 to Everyone Over Age 65?
Reports that President Trump is sending thousands of dollars to individuals as compensation for hardship endured during the Obama administration are fake news.
Snopes→ Morgue Employee Cremated by Mistake While Taking a Nap?
Reports that a sleeping Beaumont morgue worker was mistaken for the victim of a fatal automobile accident are fake news.