After more than a week of partisan bickering and social media-fueled buildup, the #releasethememo crowd got their wish.
Publication: News
Snopes→ New Twists in Probe of Natalie Wood’s Mysterious 1981 Death
The mystery of the death of acclaimed actress Natalie Wood has endured for nearly four decades as the investigation has ebbed and flowed like the tides off a California island where her body was found floating on Thanksgiving weekend 1981.
Snopes→ Nunes Memo Drops and Flops
The long-awaited memo compiled by Republican congressman Devin Nunes failed to live up to the hype.
Snopes→ New Witnesses Emerge in Actress Natalie Wood’s 1981 Drowning
Patrolmen discovered the actress' body 200 yards off Blue Cavern Point on Catalina Island, 100 yards away from the boat after a seven hour search.
Snopes→ Handlers: Punxsutawney Phil Sees 6 More Weeks of Winter
Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, foresees no early end to winter.
Snopes→ Cuba State Media: Fidel Castro’s Son Has Killed Himself
The eldest son of late Cuban leader Fidel Castro killed himself after months of treatment for depression, state media reported.
Snopes→ Facebook Denies Censorship in Closing of Paris User’s Page
A French teacher, whose Facebook account was suspended in 2011 after he posted a photo of a famous 19th-century nude painting, is suing the California-based social network Facebook for alleged "censorship."
Snopes→ Trump Falsely Claims Most-Watched State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump says the ratings for his first State of the Union address this week are "the highest number in history," but that is not true.
Snopes→ Robert Wagner a ‘Person of Interest’ in Natalie Wood Death
Nearly four decades after his wife drowned, investigators are now calling 87-year-old actor Robert Wagner a "person of interest" in the death of Natalie Wood.
Snopes→ Girl Arrested in L.A. Middle School Shooting Believed to Be 12
A girl believed to be 12 years old opened fire in a middle school classroom, critically wounding one classmate and injuring three others, authorities said.
Snopes→ Girl in Slender Man Stabbing Gets Maximum Mental Commitment
Judge Michael Bohren granted the maximum penalty prosecutors had sought, and discounted Morgan Geyser's youth at the time of the attack in 2014.
Snopes→ California Prosecutors Dropping, Reducing Pot Convictions
San Francisco's district attorney says his office will toss out or reduce thousands of marijuana criminal convictions dating back decades
Snopes→ Black Lives Matter Flag Begins Flying Over Vermont School
A Vermont high school began flying a Black Lives Matter flag in what officials said was a commitment to make the mostly white institution more inclusive.
Snopes→ Naked Bank Robber Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
A federal judge says a Florida man who robbed a bank, stripped naked and ran down the street throwing stolen money is severely mentally ill and can't be held responsible for the crime.
Snopes→ Arctic Sea Ice Thins, So Do Polar Bears
Some polar bears in the Arctic are shedding pounds during the time they should be beefing up, a new study shows. It's the climate change diet, and scientists say it's not good.
Snopes→ What Is ‘Chain Migration’?
President Trump pledged in his 2018 State of the Union address to end "chain migration," but what exactly does that term mean and where did it come from?
Snopes→ Georgia Senate Blasts NFL Denial of ‘Please Stand’ Ad
The debate over whether the NFL should let players kneel during the national anthem flared up in state government as some legislators and a governor disparaged the league.
Snopes→ Logan Paul Dealing with Fallout from Controversial Blog Post
Paul describes himself as a "good guy who made a bad decision" when he posted images of what appeared to be a suicide victim online.
Snopes→ FBI in Public Fight with Trump over Releasing Russia Memo
The FBI's short and sharp statement laid bare a Trump administration conflict that had previously played out mostly behind closed doors.
Snopes→ GOP Lawmakers Put Medical Skills to Work After Train Crash
Republican members of Congress with medical experience put their skills to work after a train carrying dozens of them crashed into a garbage truck.
Snopes→ Clinton Regrets Not Firing Adviser Accused of Harassment
Hillary Clinton expressed regret over allowing a senior campaign adviser to keep his job after another worker reported alleged harassment.
Snopes→ Owner Receives Letter Granting Dog Unemployment Benefits
" ... it is rare for 'man's best friend' to contribute financially to the household, and that will continue in this instance."
Snopes→ Train Carrying Republican Lawmakers Collides With Garbage Truck
Injuries and at least one fatality are reported, but no passengers on the West Virginia-bound train were severely hurt.
Snopes→ Amid Publicity Tour, Porn Star Denies Affair with Trump
Adult film star Stormy Daniels, in the midst of a publicity tour fueled by past allegations of a 2006 sexual relationship with a then-married Donald Trump, said in a statement that the alleged affair never occurred.
Snopes→ Actor Scott Baio Adamantly Denies Abusing Underage Co-Star
Actress Nicole Eggert claimed that her former "Charles in Charge" co-star Scott Baio sexually abused her for years starting when she was 14.
Snopes→ No, That Wasn’t Drool on His Lips, Rep. Joe Kennedy Says
Twitter lit up with jibes about the 37-year-old Democrat's response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union.
Snopes→ Why Did Melania Wear White? Some See Hidden Meanings
Twitter speculated when first lady Melania Trump showed up for her husband's first State of the Union address in an ivory Christian Dior pantsuit.
Snopes→ Can Tamiflu Cause Children to Become Homicidal?
Psychiatric problems are possibly associated with the anti-influenza drug Tamiflu, but causation and association are difficult to tease apart.
Snopes→ 50 Years Ago: The Vietnam War’s Tet Offensive
Early on the morning of Jan. 31, 1968, as Vietnamese celebrated the Lunar New Year, or Tet as it is known locally, Communist forces launched a wave of coordinated surprise attacks across South Vietnam.
Snopes→ ‘Person of Interest’ Redacted from Vegas Shooting Records
Two Nevada judges in Las Vegas have ordered the release of search warrant records and autopsy reports related to the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, with some information redacted.
Snopes→ Former ‘Glee’ Actor Mark Salling Dead at 35
Salling played bad-boy Noah "Puck" Puckerman on the long-running show, which concluded in 2015.
Snopes→ Daughter Writes Humorous Obituary for Father in Indiana
The obituary for Terry Ward also says he "escaped this mortal realm" with a belief that "The Blues Brothers" was the best movie ever.
Snopes→ Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Hired by ABC News
Christie was characterized on "Good Morning America" as a friend and adviser to President Donald Trump.
Snopes→ US Releases ‘Putin List’ of Russian Politicians, Oligarchs
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has lauded the Trump administration's list of Russian oligarchs and politicians as a "good list."
Snopes→ Trump to Herald Economic Progress in State of the Union
President Donald Trump will herald a robust economy and push for bipartisan congressional action on immigration in his State of the Union address.
Snopes→ Child Experts: Just Say ‘No’ to Facebook’s Kids App
Child development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids under 13.
Snopes→ Trump Administration Says No New Russia Sanctions Needed
The State Department allowed a 29 January 2018 deadline to pass without imposing new sanctions authorized in an August 2017 bill signed by President Donald Trump.
Snopes→ Keurig Buys Dr Pepper Snapple, Creating a Beverage Giant
Keurig is buying Dr Pepper Snapple Group, bringing together the make-at-home coffee brand with the company behind Dr Pepper soda, Mott's apple juice and Snapple iced tea.
Snopes→ Super Bowl Ads Aim for the Heart – And Sometimes Lower
After a year of political and cultural upheaval, Super Bowl advertisers appear to be pulling back from themes of unity in favor of in-game stunts and ads that aim for the heart.
Snopes→ FBI Deputy Director Leaving Post Ahead of Planned Retirement
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is leaving his position ahead of a previously planned retirement.