The network said the guest would never appear on the network again.
Snopes→ Does America Have More Governors Who Have Worn Blackface Than Black Governors?
The question gets at the heart of whether an African American currently leads the executive branch of any state in the United States.
Snopes→ Trump Ordered Aid Frozen; More Democrats Want Impeachment
The matter, which is now part of a whistleblower complaint, has sparked questions about whether the president improperly used his office to pressure a foreign country to help his own reelection prospects.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did a Man Find a Dead Mouse in a Nearly Empty Red Bull Can?
On September 5 2019, Facebook user Seth Bowman shared the following post (archived here), alongside a claim his Red Bull energy drink was contaminated by a dead mouse. According to Bowman’s claim, he had nearly finished drinking the can of Red B
Snopes→ Truck Stop Camel Prescribed Antibiotics After Woman Bites It
The sheriff's office said the couple had provoked the animal before it sat on Gloria Lancaster.
Snopes→ Investigator Says FAA Training Inspectors Weren’t Qualified
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel says that the FAA gave Congress misleading answers when it asked about FAA employee training.
Snopes→ A Spoonful Less Sugar, Tad More Fat: US Diets Still Lacking
A new study on America's eating habits shows only slight improvement over 16 years.
Snopes→ ‘Greta’: A Young Activist’s Moment, Praised and Criticized
Young people around Thunberg have tended to focus on emotional appeals in recent months, saying older generations’ refusal to address climate change properly is stealing their futures.
Snopes→ Did MSNBC Exclude Bernie Sanders from a Graphic About a Campaign Event?
Context is important when assessing viral internet claims.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Greta Thunberg Make a Face When She Saw Donald Trump?
On Twitter and Reddit, an animated GIF purportedly showing climate activist Greta Thunberg making a face at United States President Donald Trump appeared on September 24 2019 during her appearance at the United Nations’ 2019 climate summit ahead
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Federal Court Did NOT Rule Obama Can Be Charged as a Terrorist
Did a Federal court rule former President Barack Obama can be charged as a terrorist? No, that's not true. The story was published by a liberal satire website set up to mislead Trump supporters and Republicans into sharing made up stories that
Snopes→ Judges May Not Be Buying That ‘Stairway’ Needs New Trial
A group of federal judges aren't sure all that glitters is gold, and they don't seem to be buying that a new trial is necessary in the copyright fight over the Led Zeppelin song, "Stairway to Heaven."
Snopes→ California Utility Cuts Power to 24,000 Customers
California's largest utility cut power to 24,000 northern customers as fall brings back dangerous weather conditions and the company tries to head off wildfires sparked by electrical equipment.
Washington Post→ Biden’s bungled attack on Medicare-for-all
The former vice president got a number of things wrong when he recently attacked Sen. Bernie Sanders's plan for Medicare-for-all.
Hoax-Slayer→ Amazon ‘Some Violated Policies’ Phishing Scam Email
According to this email, which purports to be from Amazon, your account will be locked because of violated policies. The post Amazon ‘Some Violated Policies’ Phishing Scam Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Airbnb to Train Tourists for Scientific Research Sabbatical
Airbnb is offering a handful of tourists concerned about the environment a chance to participate in scientific research on how to help preserve it during an all-expense paid trip to Antarctica.
Snopes→ Face Transplant Recipient’s Donor Face Now Failing
A woman who was severely burned in a domestic violence attack in Vermont is hoping for a second face transplant after doctors recently discovered tissue damage that likely will lead to the loss of her donor face.
Snopes→ Congress Wants Answers on Trump’s Dig for Biden Dirt
Democrats, and some Republicans, urged the White House to be forthcoming amid the reports that the president pressured Ukraine’s leader to help investigate political rival Joe Biden.
Snopes→ Man Accused of Making Racist Threats Ordered to Stay Jailed
A white man charged with cyberstalking and making racist threats against a black activist in Virginia was ordered to remain in custody, in a case that could test the boundaries of when online trolling becomes a criminal threat.
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Admit Criminal Wrongdoing, Argue ‘My Crimes Can’t Be Investigated While I’m President’?
A misleading summary of a legal argument made by the president's lawyers was converted into a direct quotation.
Snopes→ AP Source: Kansas Basketball, Football Receive Notice of Allegations from NCAA
A person familiar with the situation says the University of Kansas received a notice of allegations from the NCAA that alleges significant violations within its storied men's basketball program.
Snopes→ Does This Photo Capture a Skull-Like Face in the Clouds?
If you think this is scary, you ought to check out some of Iron Maiden's album covers.
Snopes→ After Amazon Packages Found in Cemetery, Police Deliver Them
Officers in a Massachusetts police department briefly turned into Amazon drivers after a stash of undelivered packages was found in a cemetery.
Snopes→ US Soldier Arrested on Charge of Sharing Bomb Instructions
Federal authorities said they arrested an Army soldier who they accused of discussing with an FBI informant a possible bomb attack within the United States as well as the targeting of left-leaning activists and a media organization.
Snopes→ Prosecutor Says Trump Wants ‘Sweeping Immunity’ in Tax Fight
Manhattan's district attorney urged a judge to reject President Donald Trump's effort to block prosecutors from obtaining his tax returns.
PolitiFact→ Trump’s Ukraine call, a whistleblower and the Bidens: What we know, what we don’t
President Donald Trump for months has tried to draw attention to the connection between former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter over the younger Biden's ties to a Ukrainian energy company when he was vice president. But a compl
Truth or Fiction?→ Did a Teenager Sexually Stimulate Himself 56 Times Straight Before Dying of a Heart Attack?
In September 2019, a number of people tweeted an apparent news article headlined: “Teen Masturbated 56 Times Straight Before Dying of Heart Attack”: So the limit is 55.https://t.co/6dhCnh6tSj — Nathorix (@Nathorix) September 23, 20
Truth or Fiction?→ Were Billions of Dollars ‘Stolen’ From Rep. Elijah Cummings’ District?
In July 2019, United States President Donald Trump once again recycled an old tactic of responding to criticism from Democratic Party lawmakers by pushing false and debunked claims about them. In this case, Trump singled out Maryland Rep. Elijah Cumm
Snopes→ Sheriff Joe Arpaio, 87, Runs for Old Job
Arpaio rejects suggestions that he’s running to stroke his ego, quench a thirst for publicity or lessen any boredom since getting booted from office.
Snopes→ Did T. Boone Pickens Leave Mike Gundy $30 in His Will to Get a Haircut?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Truth or Fiction?→ Tekashi 69 ‘Snitched’ and Martha Stewart Didn’t?
On September 22 2019, Facebook’s “Man Page” shared the following meme, declaring that hip-hop artist Tekashi 69 — also called 6ix9ine — is “a snitch” and lifestyle personality Martha Stewart is not: On the left s
Snopes→ Yes, There is an Art to the Perfectly Peeled Egg
"You will be shocked at how fast this method is and how foolproof," according to food writer Elizabeth Karmel.
Snopes→ Film Explores Mystery of Latina Union Leader Who Disappeared
The Mexican-American mother of 12 who galvanized poor agricultural workers during the late 1950s and early 1960s until she vanished.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Trashy Photo Is NOT Aftermath Of The Climate Change Rally In Hyde Park
Did protesters at a climate change rally in Hyde Park leave the grassy lawn littered with trash? No, that's not true: A photo purportedly showing a trashy park scene in the wake of a climate change rally is actually the aftermath of a pro-mari
Snopes→ Australia Uses New Technology to Catch Drivers on Phones
Government modeling found that the phone detection cameras could prevent 100 fatal and serious injuries over five years.
Snopes→ Did These People Take a Selfie With Co-Worker Who Died of a Heart Attack?
An old internet meme was brought back to life in September 2019.
Snopes→ Pacific Heat Wave Threatens Hawaii’s Iconic Coral Reefs
Federal researchers are predicting another round of hot water will cause some of the worst coral bleaching Hawaii has ever experienced.
Snopes→ Trial Begins for Ex-Dallas Cop Who Shot Neighbor in His Home
Opening statements are set to begin in the murder trial of a white police officer accused of shooting her black neighbor in his Dallas apartment.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did a Man’s Co-Workers Inadvertently Pose with a ‘Sleeping’ Corpse?
On September 20 2019, a Facebook page shared the following screenshot of a purported headline: “Man suffers heart attack, dies at work, coworkers gather for group selfie thinking he’d fallen asleep”: In an appended status update,
Snopes→ The Story Behind Biden’s Son, Ukraine and Trump’s Claims
It raised eyebrows in 2014 when Vice President Joe Biden’s son Hunter was hired by a Ukrainian gas company.