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Snopes→ Trump: Why Allow Immigrants from ‘Shithole Countries’?
In bluntly vulgar language, President Donald Trump questioned why the U.S. would accept more immigrants from Haiti and "shithole countries" in Africa rather than places like Norway.
Snopes→ Walmart Increases Starting Salary to $11/hour, Attributes Move to Tax Reform
The company is also giving some employees bonuses and improving maternity and parental leave.
Snopes→ California Republican Says He Won’t Seek Re-Election
Rep. Darrell Issa is the latest in a long string of lawmakers who have opted to retire instead of continuing their political careers.
Snopes→ Fusion GPS: FBI Had a Source in Trump’s Circle During Campaign
Founder Glenn Simpson told congressional investigators that releasing the identities of Fusion's sources might endanger lives.
Snopes→ Bannon to Exit Breitbart News Network After Break with Trump
Breitbart News Network announced that the former White House chief strategist is stepping down as chairman of the conservative news site.
Snopes→ Did a University of California Student Sue Her School for Failing to Stop Her From Protesting Trump?
A California woman sued UC San Diego, among others, for failing to control anti-Trump protests.
Snopes→ Fired Google Engineer’s Suit Claims Reverse Discrimination
A Google engineer fired for writing a memo questioning Google's commitment to diversity has filed a lawsuit alleging his ouster was driven by a corporate culture that discriminates against white men and people with conservative views.
Snopes→ H&M Apologizes for ‘Coolest Monkey in the Jungle’ Hoodie Promotion
The Sweden-based apparel retailer received complaints of racism after a product page on their web site featured a black child modeling the sweatshirt.
Snopes→ Trump Book Author Contradicts Bannon’s Explanation
The author of an explosive new book that questions President Donald Trump's fitness for office contradicted Steve Bannon's explanation of comments that had angered his former boss.
Snopes→ NAACP and Anti-Fascists Plan to Protest Trump in Atlanta
The NAACP is urging people to wear white and hold anti-Trump signs on Monday. Another group says demonstrators will "take a knee" before the big game to protest President Donald Trump's visit to Atlanta.
Snopes→ Ray Thomas of British Rockers The Moody Blues Dies at 76
Ray Thomas, a founding member of British rock group The Moody Blues, has died at 76, months before the band is due to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Snopes→ Man Alleges Bobcat Attack; Condo Owner Says It Was Housecat
In a lawsuit, a contractor alleges that he was attacked by a bobcat while working in a condominium.
Snopes→ Trump Wishes for Better Libel Laws After Book Slams Him
Plainly agitated by a new book portraying him as dysfunctional, President Donald Trump is bemoaning his country's "very weak" libel laws.
Snopes→ Trump Says He’s ‘Like, Really Smart,’ ‘A Very Stable Genius’
President Donald Trump felt compelled to let the world know he's playing with all his marbles and is among the sharpest cookies around.
Snopes→ Jerry Van Dyke, ‘Coach’ Star and Brother of Dick, Dies at 86
Jerry Van Dyke, 'Coach' star and younger brother of comedian Dick Van Dyke, has died in Arkansas at age 86.
Snopes→ U.S. Senator Says No Evidence of ‘Sonic Attacks’ in Cuba
Republican Sen. Jeff Flake says the U.S. has found no evidence that American diplomats in Havana were the victims of attacks with an unknown weapon.
Snopes→ Florida Man Calls 911 to Report Himself Drunk Driving
Authorities in Florida received a 911 call on New Year's Eve from a man who said he was driving drunk and needed police.
Snopes→ Roy Moore Accuser’s House Destroyed in Fire, Arson Investigation Underway
A fire has destroyed the home of a woman who accused U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore of sexual misconduct.
Snopes→ Was Lettuce Linked to an E. Coli Outbreak?
Health officials in Canada linked an E. coli outbreak to romaine lettuce in late 2017.
Snopes→ Wife of Russian Man Killed in Pittsburgh Meets Veteran Who Got His Kidney
Anton Kemaev was touring around the United States when he was shot in the head while sitting in the passenger seat of a car.
Snopes→ Attorney General Sessions Orders Return to Pre-Obama Marijuana Enforcement
The move has caused uncertainty in the legal cannabis industry just days after California opened the market for recreational use.
Snopes→ Eighth-Graders 3-D Print Prosthetic Limb for Duck Found Without Foot
The Arkansas middle-schoolers created the new leg for Peg the bird as part of a school project.
Snopes→ Washington State Sues Motel 6 for Giving ICE Guest Information
The attorney general's lawsuit alleges employees gave immigration officials information for more than 9,000 guests.
Snopes→ Real Weather Term ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Blows Up on Social Media
When it comes to weather, it's hard to sound scarier than 'bomb cyclone.'
Snopes→ Police: Man Used Bank Robbery Cash to Buy Engagement Ring
Authorities say a man robbed a bank in Ohio and used the money to buy his fiancee an engagement ring.
Snopes→ Virginia Officials to Draw Name From Bowl to Decide Election
A contentious race for a House seat still has no official winner after the Democratic candidate won a recount — by one confusing vote.
Snopes→ Multiple People Killed, Hundreds Injured, in South Africa Train Crash
The incident is thought to be due to "human error."
Snopes→ United States Department of Justice Aims to End Policy That Let Marijuana Flourish
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he plans to end an Obama-era policy that paved the way for legalized marijuana in states across the country.
Snopes→ Is President Trump’s Nuclear Button Bigger Than Kim Jong-un’s?
Braggadocio aside, the President of the United States can't literally launch a nuclear strike with the push of a button — and we hope North Korea's leader can't either.
Snopes→ False ‘Iranian Protest’ Videos Surface Online
Some social media users attempted to pass off footage from past demonstrations and other countries.
Snopes→ Trump Blasts Bannon Over Book, Says Former Aide ‘Lost His Mind’
The comments came just ahead of the release of a new book that paints the Trump administration as both juvenile and chaotic.
Snopes→ Fed-Up Passenger Sought Fast Track on Ryanair Wing
After various delays in a flight from London's Stansted Airport, a passenger used the emergency exit to climb onto the plane's wing.
Snopes→ Russian Army Demonstrates Latest Weapon: Cuddly Puppies
The country's Defense Ministry has released a video showing puppies eating, cuddling, and playing with officers.
Snopes→ Rat Boards Flight at California Airport, Forces Cancellation
The rat jumped from the jetway into the plane when Portland, Oregon-bound passengers were also boarding.
Snopes→ Lawyer Lisa Bloom Paid Women to Accuse President Trump of Sexual Assault?
Readers were confused by a story reporting Bloom offered financial assistance to clients, even though she never denied it.
Snopes→ Fake Highway Signs Jab at New California Immigration Law
Drivers heading to California saw fake signs decrying a new immigration policy on at least two highways, welcoming them to an 'official sanctuary state' that's home to 'felons' and gang members.
Snopes→ Deadly, Bone-Chilling Cold Grips Wide Swath of United States
Authorities have attributed several deaths to exposure to the record-breaking temperatures.
Snopes→ California Starts Recreational Pot Sales, Clients Jam Stores
The Golden State has gone green.
Snopes→ California Man Arrested After Fatal ‘Swatting’ Shooting
The Los Angeles Police Department confirms it arrested Tyler Barriss in connection with a deadly 'swatting' call in Wichita, Kansas.