Queen Elizabeth Removes Obamas from Royal Wedding Guest List-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: After Buckingham Palace announced Prince Harry’s engagement to Meghan Merkel, Queen Elizabeth removed the Obamas from the Royal Wedding guest list. The Truth
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Truth or Fiction?→ A Gentle Reminder from Pope Francis That Life Goes By Fast – Inaccurate Attribution!
A Gentle Reminder from Pope Francis That Life Goes By Fast – Inaccurate Attribution! Summary of eRumor: A Facebook post dubbed “A Gentle Reminder from Pope Francis” talks about how life goes by fast, and the need to focus on what̵
Truth or Fiction?→ World’s First Human Meat Restaurant Opens in Tokyo-Fiction!
World’s First Human Meat Restaurant Opens in Tokyo-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The world’s first restaurant serving human meat has opened in Tokyo. The Truth: A blogging platform that publishes content submitted by its community of contribu
Truth or Fiction?→ Robert Mueller and Nancy Pelosi Had an Affair for 13 Years-Fiction!
Robert Mueller and Nancy Pelosi Had an Affair for 13 Years-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Reports that Robert Mueller and Nancy Pelosi had an affair for13 years surfaced in November 2017. The Truth: A group of Panamanian websites that publish fabricated n
Truth or Fiction?→ Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey Giving Away Giftcards on Facebook-Fiction!
Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey Giving Away Giftcards on Facebook-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A Facebook post claims that Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey are giving away 4,000 gift cards to Walmart. The Truth: False reports that Tyler Perry and Oprah teame
Truth or Fiction?→ Reporter Beth Reinhard Bribed Woman to Accuse Roy More of Sexual Assault-Reported as Fiction!
Reporter Beth Reinhard Bribed Woman to Accuse Roy Moore of Sexual Assault-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Washington Post reporter Beth Reinhard bribed women to accuse Roy Moore of sexual assault or molestation, offering them $1,000 to bring fa
Truth or Fiction?→ CIA Agent Confesses to Murdering Bob Marley on Deathbed-Fiction!
CIA Agent Confesses to Murdering Bob Marley on Deathbed-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A former CIA said in a deathbed confession that he killed Bob Marley by infecting him with cancer. The Truth: A website known for passing off fabricated reports for fac
Truth or Fiction?→ “Core Competency: Read Please and Wake Up America!” Commentary on Facebook-Fiction!
“Core Competency: Read Please and Wake Up America!” Commentary on Facebook-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A column headlined “Core Competency: Read Please and Wake Up America!” has circulated on Facebook. The Truth: T
Truth or Fiction?→ Hate Crimes Dropped Against Black Lives Matter Kidnappers-Fiction!
Hate Crimes Dropped Against Black Lives Matter Kidnappers-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Rumors spread on social media that hate crimes against four Black Lives Matter (BLM) members accused of kidnapping were dropped. The Truth: Hate crime charges were no
Truth or Fiction?→ Prayer Requests for Heaven Ray Cox, Kidnapped 15-year-old-Truth!
Prayer Requests for Heaven Ray Cox, Kidnapped 15-year-old-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Prayer requests for Heaven Ray Cox, a 15-year-old Texas girl, circulated on Facebook in November 2017. The Truth: Prayer requests for Heaven Ray Cox that circulated in
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump Tweets Videos of Muslim Migrant Attacking Dutch Boy, Muslim Lynch Mob-Truth! & Fiction!
Trump Tweets Videos of Muslim Migrant Attacking Dutch Boy, Muslim Lynch Mob-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Trump tweeted a series of videos that reportedly show a Muslim migrant attacking a Dutch boy on crutches and a Muslim lynch m
Truth or Fiction?→ Warning: Don’t Accept Friend Request from Facebook Hacker Andrea Wilson-Fiction!
Don’t Accept Friend Request from Facebook Hacker Andrea Wilson-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Social media posts warn not to accept friend requests from Facebook hacker Andrea Wilson. The Truth: A warning about a Facebook hacker named Andrea Wilson
Truth or Fiction?→ Canada Euthanasia Law Allows Parents to Kill Sick Children-Fiction!
Canada Legalizes Euthanasia, Allowing Parents to Kill Sick Children-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s liberal leadership, Canada passed a law legalizing euthanasia for children with disabilities. The Truth:
Truth or Fiction?→ Elizabeth Warren Claimed Native American Heritage to Land Harvard Teaching Job-Disputed!
Elizabeth Warren Claimed Native American Heritage to Land Harvard Teaching Job-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) claimed Native-American status and received special treatment when hired to teach at Harvard. The Truth: Claim
Truth or Fiction?→ Photo Shows Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Posing With Dead Elephant-Fiction!
Photo Shows Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Posing With Dead Elephant-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo shows Secretary of the Department of Interior Ryan Zinke posing with a dead African elephant. The Truth: A photo of a big game hunter posing beside
Truth or Fiction?→ Intel Officer: Obama Could Be First President With Felony Indictment-Outdated!
Intel Officer: Obama Could Be First President With Felony Indictment-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An intel officer said President Obama could be the first president in history with a felony indictment. The Truth: Retired Lt. Col. Anthony Sh
Truth or Fiction?→ President Obama Banned Nativity Scene at White House-Fiction!
President Obama Banned Nativity Scene Display at White House-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Rumors that President Obama banned a nativity scene displayed in the White House’s East Room have been circulating since 2009. The Truth: President Obama did
Truth or Fiction?→ FDA Confirms DTaP Vaccine Causes Autism in November 2017-Fiction!
FDA Confirms DTaP Vaccine Causes Autism in November 2017-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The FDA published “conclusive proof” that the DTaP vaccine causes autism in November 2017. The Truth: The FDA hasn’t confirmed a link between DTaP va
Truth or Fiction?→ Democratic Livermore Mayor Marshall Kamena on Donald Trump-Incorrect Attribution!
Democratic Livermore Mayor Marshall Kamena on Donald Trump-Incorrect Attribution! Summary of eRumor: A column attributed to Dr. Marshall Kamena, a registered Democrat and the elected mayor of Livermore, California, defends President Trump’s lack
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump’s Chemical Chlorpyrifos Action Motivated by $1 M Payment-Truth! & Disputed!
President Trump’s Chemical Chlorpyrifos Action Motivated by $1 M Payment From Dow Jones-Truth! & Disputed! Summary of eRumor: President Donald Trump allowed the use of chlorpyrifos in chemical pesticides because Dow Chemical paid him $1 mil
Truth or Fiction?→ Sandra Bullock to Hillary Clinton: If You Don’t Like Our President, You Can Leave-Fiction!
Sandra Bullock to Hillary Clinton: If You Don’t Like Our President, You Can Leave-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Sandra Bullock said if Hillary Clinton doesn’t like President Trump, she can “Leave and never come back again.” The Tr
Truth or Fiction?→ 81% of Dollar Store Products Contain Chemicals Linked to Learning Disabilities-Misleading!
81% of Dollar Store Products Contain Chemicals Linked to Learning Disabilities-Misleading! Summary of eRumor: A study has found that 81 percent of dollar store products contain unsafe levels of chemicals linked to learning disabilities. The Truth: Misl
Truth or Fiction?→ Murderous 1960s Cult Leader Charles Manson Died at 83 in November 2017-Truth!
Murderous 1960s Cult Leader Charles Manson Died at 83 in November 2017-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Charles Manson died of natural causes at 83 in November 2017 while serving a life sentence in the California Department of Corrections. The Truth: Charles
Truth or Fiction?→ Partridge Family’s David Cassidy Dies at 67 from Organ Failure-Reported as Fiction!
Partridge Family’s David Cassidy Dies at 67 from Organ Failure-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Partridge Family star David Cassidy died at 67 after being rushed to a Florida hospital with organ failure. The Truth: David Cassidy was admitt
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Lifts Ban on Importing Elephant Trophies from Africa-Truth!
President Trump Lifts Ban on Importing Elephant Trophies from Africa-Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: The Trump administration has lifted an Obama-era ban on importing elephant trophies taken from African countries like Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Truth or Fiction?→ Sylvia Thompson on NFL: Enough With the Victimhood Millionaire Athletes-Commentary!
Sylvia Thompson on NFL: Enough With the Victimhood Millionaire Athletes-Commentary! Summary of eRumor: Conservative commentator Sylvia Thompson penned a column on NFL protests titled, “Enough With the Victimhood: Millionaire Athletes and Their Lo
Truth or Fiction?→ Canada Pays Illegal Refugees $3,874 Per Month in Federal Assistance-Mostly Fiction!
Canada Pays Illegal Refugee $3,874 Per Month in Federal Assistance-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Canada pays illegal refugees $3,864 per month in federal assistance, according to a viral Facebook post. The Truth: Qualifying refugees receive 12 mon
Truth or Fiction?→ Photo Shows Sutherland Springs Church Shooter at Bernie Sanders Rally-Fiction!
Photo Shows the Sutherland Springs Church Shooter at Bernie Sanders Rally-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo shows Sutherland Springs church shooter Devin Kelly at a Bernie Sanders campaign rally in 2016. The Truth: A photo of a young man at a Bernie
Truth or Fiction?→ California Lawmakers Exempt Themselves from Gun Laws-Fiction!
California Lawmakers Exempt Themselves from Gun Laws-Outdated! Summary of eRumor: Claims that California lawmakers exempt themselves from gun laws resurfaced in 2017. The Truth: The California state Senate considered a gun bill that would have given la
Truth or Fiction?→ Joe Biden: Texas Church Shooting Hero Shouldn’t Have Owned Gun-
Joe Biden: Texas Church Shooting Hero Shouldn’t Have Owned Gun-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Vice President Joe Biden said in November 2017 that the man who stopped the church shooter in Sutherland Springs, Texas, shouldn’t have been allowed
Truth or Fiction?→ Mexico-Argentina Trade Agreement Signed, U.S. Farmers to Lose Billions-Truth! & Fiction!
Mexico-Argentina Trade Agreement Signed, U.S. Farmers to Lose Billions-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Mexico and Argentina have reached a trade agreement that enables Mexico to import wheat, corn, rice and soybeans from Argentina in respons
Truth or Fiction?→ New Jersey’s First Muslim Mayor Vows to “Glorify Allah” in Every Decision-Fiction!
New Jersey’s First Muslim Mayor Vows to “Glorify Allah” in Every Decision-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Reports that “New Jersey’s first Muslim mayor” said he would “glorify Allah” in every decision surface
Truth or Fiction?→ Muslim New Jersey Mayor Abolished Christmas to Respect Other Religions-Fiction!
Muslim New Jersey Mayor Abolishes Christmas to Respect Other Religions-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Reports that the “Muslim New Jersey Mayor” abolished Christmas to show respect for other religions circulated in November 2017 after Ravi Bha
Truth or Fiction?→ 3 Democratic Victories Overturned By Courts Due to Voter Fraud-Fiction!
Three Democratic Victories Overturned Due to Voter Fraud-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Three different federal courts have moved to overturn Democratic victories in November 2017 elections in Virginia, Maine and Arizona because of rampant voter fraud. Th
Truth or Fiction?→ Playing Christmas Music Before Thanksgiving Is a Federal Crime-Fiction!
Congress Makes Playing Christmas Music Before Thanksgiving a Federal Crime-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Congress approved a bill in November 2017 that makes it a federal crime to play Christmas music before Thanksgiving. The Truth: It’s not a fed
Truth or Fiction?→ Jerry Jones Cut Damontre Moore for Raising Fist After National Anthem-Fiction!
Jerry Jones Cut Damontre Moore for Raising Fist After National Anthem-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Dallas Cowboys defense end Damontre Moore was cut by team owner Jerry Jones after Moore raised his fist in the air after the national anthem. The Truth: D
Truth or Fiction?→ Jerry Jones Cut Damontre Moore for Raising Fist After National Anthem-Fiction!
Jerry Jones Cut Damontre Moore for Raising Fist After National Anthem-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Dallas Cowboys defense end Damontre Moore was cut by team owner Jerry Jones after Moore raised his fist in the air after the national anthem. The Truth: D
Truth or Fiction?→ Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Truth! & Fiction!
Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: Warnings about a nationwide listeria outbreak that has led to recalls of vegetables sold at Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Albertson’s, Safeway,
Truth or Fiction?→ Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Truth! & Fiction!
Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: Warnings about a nationwide listeria outbreak that prompted voluntary product recalls from Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Albertson’s, Safeway,
Truth or Fiction?→ Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson Was a Deserter Before His Death in Nigeria-Fiction!
Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson Was a Deserter Before His Death in Nigeria-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Reports that Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson, who was among the four Green Berets killed in an ambush in Niger in October 2017, had deserted his post bef