Paul Manafort's relationship with a Russian billionaire reportedly dates back to at least 2005.
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Snopes→ Could Cipro and Other Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Cause Irreversible Tendon Damage?
Though still rare, the potential risks are significant enough for the Food and Drug Administration to suggest limiting these drugs’ use to cases of absolute necessity.
Snopes→ Russian Lawyer Injured in Mysterious Fall Before Court Appearance
Nikolai Gorokhov, the lawyer for Russian whistleblower Sergei L. Magnitsky, was seriously injured days before he was to appear in court.
Snopes→ Man on Crystal Meth Kills 12 Neighbors, Thinking They’re Zombies?
Reports of a Georgia man high on meth who went on a killing frenzy after binge-watching too many 'Walking Dead' episodes are fake news.
Snopes→ Did Jeff Sessions Say Marijuana Use Leads to Abortions?
A report that the U.S. Attorney General said that marijuana caused more unwanted pregnancies were a hoax from a "hybrid" news site.
Snopes→ Did President Trump Bestow $100 Million Upon Flint, Michigan?
Partisans debate who deserves credit for the $100 million grant awarded by the EPA to Michigan for water infrastructure upgrades in Flint.
Snopes→ Stabbing, Vehicle Attack Reported at London Parliament
Multiple people were injured and at least two were killed before police shot the suspected attacker.
Snopes→ NASA Discovers a ‘Lost Day’ in Time?
NASA scientists did not find a 'missing day' in time and thereby prove Biblical accounts to be true.
Snopes→ ‘Gong Show’ Creator and Star Chuck Barris Dies at 87
The "Palisades Park" songwriter also created the long-running game shows "The Dating Game" and "The Newlywed Game."
Snopes→ Rev. Al Sharpton Murdered — 2 Suspects in Custody Belong to Terrorist Group?
Reports that the controversial American civil rights activist was gunned down in Chicago are fake news.
Snopes→ Did Mike Huckabee’s Son Kill a Dog?
The son of former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee once killed a dog at Boy Scout camp, but the circumstances surrounding the act are unclear.
Snopes→ Is Sending Cash by U.S. Mail Illegal?
Sending cash via the U.S. Postal Service may not be advisable, but no law prohibits that activity.
Snopes→ Does Roger Stone Have a Tattoo of Richard Nixon on His Back?
A photograph showing American political consultant and conspiracy theory spreader Roger Stone with an unusual tattoo on his back is real.
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→ Is It Possible to Kill a Man With a Swift Kick to the Groin?
A sharp blow to the gonads is a painful experience, but could it also be a deadly one?
Snopes→ Do “Naked” Juices and Smoothies Contain Formaldehyde?
Claims regarding the presence of formaldehyde in “Naked” products rely on the assumption that chemicals modified through reactions with other chemicals are still, somehow, the same chemical.
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→ Does the “Slime” Craze Bring Serious Health Risks?
Science does not support the wild claims of potential health problems caused by this sticky DIY craze.
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→ Rothschild Family Wealth
The Rothschild family is rich, but claims that they have a net worth of $500 trillion and own 80% of the world's wealth are grossly exaggerated.
Snopes→ Neil Gorsuch Accused of Criticizing ‘Many Women’ for Misusing Maternity Leave
A former student said the Supreme Court nominee asked students if they knew women who 'used their companies' to have a baby.
Snopes→ Online Video Showing a “Giant Chicken” Prompts Varied Reactions from Internet
Although a video showing an unusually large chicken was met with skepticism by some viewers, such big birds are not outside the realm of believability.
Snopes→ YouTube Accused of Wrongly Placing LGBTQ Videos in ‘Restricted’ Viewing Mode
The video platform service was criticized for allegedly 'inciting ignorance' through the policy.
Snopes→ Georgia Becomes First State to Ban Muslim Culture?
Georgia state representative Jason Spencer withdrew a bill banning head and face coverings two days after he filed it.
Snopes→ Chevy Suburban Merges in Front of 18-Wheeler, Kills Baby?
Images of a fatal collision in Georgia were misrepresented on social media to scold drivers about sharing the road with large trucks.
Snopes→ Billionaire David Rockefeller Dies at Age 101
The U.S. banker, philanthropist, presidential adviser, and heir to one of history’s most fabled fortunes was the world’s oldest billionaire.
Snopes→ Egg Balancing on the Equinox
It is not true that a special property of the equinox allows eggs (or brooms) to be balanced on their ends that day.
Snopes→ Sophia Stewart Matrix Lawsuit
Sophia Stewart did not win a large judgment in a copyright infringement suit regarding authorship of the film 'The Matrix.'
Snopes→ Topiary Cats
Images of "real" topiary cat sculptures are actually digital artworks created by Richard Saunders.
Snopes→ Chuck Berry Dead at 90
Police responding to an emergency call found the legendary rock and roll musician dead in his home in St. Charles County, Missouri.
Snopes→ Did This Dutch Politician Put a Grilled Cheese Sandwich in His Pocket Before an Interview?
A video purportedly showing Tunahan Kuzu putting a grilled cheese in his pocket actually captured the Dutch politician putting away his phone.
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→ Cheerios Gives Away 1.5 Billion Wildflower Seeds in ‘Save the Bees’ Promotion
In March 2017, General Mills Inc. handed out more than a billion wildflower seeds in a promotion aimed at fighting the decimation of bee populations in North America.
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→ Do Takis Brand Corn Chips Cause Ulcers and Cancer in Children?
Excessive consumption of spicy snack foods can cause stomach problems in children, but there's no evidence eating appropriate portions will cause the development of ulcers or cancer.
Snopes→ Were the Irish Slaves in America, Too?
Questionable sources maintain that the plight of so-called "Irish slaves" in early America was worse than that of African slaves. Historians beg to differ.
Snopes→ European Parental Leave Benefits
Senator Bernie Sanders' office released an image showing how the U.S. 'lags' behind Canada, Norway, and Germany on the issue of parental leave.
Snopes→ Is President Trump Planning to Eliminate National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities?
The proposed budget cuts would represent 0.006 percent of 2016’s federal spending.