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Snopes→ Is This ‘Apocalyptic Sunset Over Moscow’ Real?
A striking "photograph" is actually a composite of at least two different images.
Snopes→ Did a Man Lock His Head in a Cage to Quit Smoking?
Photographs showing a man wearing an "anti-smoking cage" around his head may seem strange, but they originated with a genuine news report.
Snopes→ Does Mike Pence’s Brother Make Engines for the Russian Military?
The Vice President is rumored to have close ties with the Russian government via his brother, Ed Pence, a former executive at engine manufacturer Cummins Inc.
Truth or Fiction?→ Mark Zuckerberg Announces He’s Closing Facebook-Fiction!
Mark Zuckerberg Announces He’s Closing Facebook-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Mark Zuckerberg has announced that he’s closing Facebook, citing concerns about the social media platform’s impact on the world. The Truth: False claims that
Snopes→ Trump Blasts Mueller Probe as ‘Attack on Our Country’
"We'll see," he said, when asked if he might fire special counsel Robert Mueller.
Snopes→ Spy Case: Russia, United States Envoys Leave Washington, St. Petersburg
The moves were the latest in a spy poisoning case that has escalated East-West tensions, with both sides expelling more than 150 of each other’s diplomats from two dozen countries.
Snopes→ Did Russia Erect a Monument to Native Americans in Front of the United States Embassy in Moscow?
There was a well-publicized petition to construct such a monument, but it has not been realized and was likely driven by Russian-American tensions.
Snopes→ Did President Barack Obama Congratulate Putin on His 2012 Win?
After President Donald Trump was criticized for congratulating Vladimir Putin on the results of Russia's election, claims appeared that Obama had done the same in 2012.
Snopes→ Cambridge Analytica Parent Company Banned By Facebook Has Contract With State Department
SCL Group has been contracted by the State Department's Global Engagement Center to research terrorist recruitment and radicalization.
Truth or Fiction?→ Charles Krauthammer’s Interesting Take on President Trump: He’s a Pragmatist -Incorrect Attribution!
Charles Krauthammer’s Interesting Take on President Trump: He’s a Pragmatist –Incorrect Attribution! Summary of eRumor: Charles Krauthammer wrote an interesting take on President Trump in which Krauthammer argues the president isnR
Snopes→ United States says Russia Hacked Energy Grid, Punishes 19 for Meddling
It is the strongest action so far against Russia by the Trump administration, which has long been accused of being too soft on the Kremlin.
Snopes→ UK Lawmaker Says Spy Poisoning Looks to be ‘State-Sponsored’
Tom Tugendhat, who chairs Parliament's Foreign Affairs committee, says the difficulty of manufacturing and transporting nerve agents is one of the elements pointing to state backing.
Snopes→ UK Lawmaker Says Spy Poisoning Looks to be ‘State-Sponsored’
Tom Tugendhat, who chairs Parliament's Foreign Affairs committee, says the difficulty of manufacturing and transporting nerve agents is one of the elements pointing to state backing.
Snopes→ Human Error, Faulty Speed Sensor May Have Caused Deadly Russian Plane Crash
Investigators said the Saratov Airlines pilots failed to switch on a heating unit for the plane's measuring equipment.
Snopes→ Was a Russian Nuclear Executive Killed in a Plane Crash to Cover Up Clinton Corruption?
Conspiracy theorists falsely linked a deadly Moscow plane crash to Uranium One, a debunked Hillary Clinton "scandal."
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Adam Schiff’s Sister is Married to George Soros’ Son-Fiction!
Rep. Adam Schiff’s Sister Married George Soros’ Son-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff’s sister is married to George Soros’ son, explaining the California Democrat’s vocal opposition to President Trump. The
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→ 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→ 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→ 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→ The Dyatlov Pass Incident
Despite decades of speculation about the strange deaths of nine skiers in Russia's Ural Mountains in 1959, the "Dyatlov Pass incident" remains an unsolved mystery.
Snopes→ Russia Drafts Legislation Targeting Foreign Media
The move comes after Russia's state-funded news outlet RT was pressured by the United States to register as a foreign agent.
Snopes→ Putin: Russian Doping Scandals Could Be U.S. Election Meddling
A Russian Foreign Ministry official says "symmetrical measures" would follow if the United States restricts its media activities.
Snopes→ Lawmakers Release Russia-Linked Facebook Ads
Many of the advertisements and fake posts appeared to be intended to stir up fear and division within the United States.
Snopes→ Did Morgan Freeman Say ‘Jailing Hillary’ Is the Best Way to ‘Restore Public Faith’ in Government?
An article appearing to report that the actor had urged President Donald Trump to imprison Hillary Clinton did not contain even a shred of truth.
Snopes→ Facebook, Twitter and Google Find More Evidence of Russian Election Activity
Facebook says posts emanating from a Russian group may have reached as many as 126 million users.
Snopes→ Former Trump Campaign Chair Paul Manafort Charged on Several Counts
Special Counsel Robert Mueller charged Manafort and Rick Gates on numerous counts, including conspiracy against the United States.
Snopes→ Senate Intelligence Leaders Pressure Author of ‘Steele Dossier’ to Testify
Senators Richard Burr and Mark Warner said during a press conference that Christopher Steele has not accepted offers to talk to the Intelligence Committee.
Snopes→ Twitter Set to Meet With House and Senate in Russia Investigations
Congressional committees are examining Russia's role in the spread of false news stories during the 2016 presidential election.
Snopes→ Lawyer Says Jared Kushner Used Personal Email for Some White House Messages
Kushner used his personal account on dozens of occasions to communicate with Trump administration colleagues.
Snopes→ Trolls, Bots, ‘Useful Idiots’ Attack New Committee Aimed at Exposing Russian Propaganda Campaigns
The newly-formed Committee to Investigate Russia quickly came under the exact type of propaganda attack it is trying to expose.
Snopes→ Manafort Offered to Brief Wealthy Russian During Campaign
Paul Manafort said during the election that he was willing to provide “private briefings” for a Russian billionaire considered close to Vladimir Putin.
Snopes→ Fox News Hits Back at Lawsuit Over Botched Seth Rich Story
Attorneys for the cable news station said that Rod Wheeler's lawsuit doesn't show he was defamed, and that it should be handled in arbitration.
Truth or Fiction?→ Hurricane Harvey Flooding Uncovers Secret Stash of Obama Administration Ammo-Fiction!
Hurricane Harvey Flooding Uncovers Secret Stash of Obama Administration Ammo-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Hurricane Harvey flooding led to the discovery of ammunition that the Obama administration hid in a small Texas town called Lexmar. The Truth: Fals
Snopes→ Congressmen Expressed Interest in Talking to Big Data Firm in Russia Probe
Prominent Democrats from the Senate and House intelligence committees said they want to question representatives from Cambridge Analytica.
Snopes→ Russian Soldier’s Last Words
A Russian soldier supposedly called for an airstrike on himself in Syria to kill ISIS operatives while imparting touching and inspirational last words about love for country and family.
Snopes→ Did Russia Hack the GPS System of the USS John McCain to Cause a Collision?
While it's true that Russia is developing the ability to hack GPS systems, experts doubt that GPS hacking caused the USS John McCain to crash.
Truth or Fiction?→ Vladimir Putin: Dangerous George Soros Driving America Toward Civil War-Fiction!
Vladimir Putin: Dangerous George Soros Driving America Toward Civil War-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Russian President Vladimir Putin told his senior advisors that George Soros and his “vast network of agitators” are targeting America’
Snopes→ 7 Stabbed in Siberian Attack; Russia Skeptical of IS Claim
The midday attack in the city of Surgut ended with the attacker shot and killed by police.