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Truth or Fiction?→ Did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Say ‘White Women’ Need to Have Fewer Children and ‘More Abortions’?
In early March 2019, a Facebook user shared the following indifferently-spelled meme (archived here), featuring Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a quote in which she purportedly insisted that “white women” ought to have ̶
Snopes→ US Plans to Lift Protections for Gray Wolves
They received endangered species protections in 1975, when there were about 1,000 left, only in northern Minnesota. Now more than 5,000 of the animals live in the contiguous U.S.
FactCheck.org→ Meme Fabricates Ocasio-Cortez Firing
Quick Take Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wasn’t “fired” from a hot-dog franchise for “incompetence,” despite what a popular meme says. Full Story A viral Facebook image serves up a fact-free claim that Rep. Alexandria O
Snopes→ Little Caesars Warns Fake Coupon Could Download Virus
Little Caesars Pizza issued a social media statement warning customers of a fraudulent coupon that may download a virus onto their devices.
Snopes→ R. Kelly Cries, Calls Accusers Liars in Sex Abuse Case
R. Kelly, out on bail following his arrest in Chicago, said he has done "lots of things wrong" when it comes to women, but said he has apologized. He denies doing anything against their will.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Luke Perry Die After a Pneumonia Vaccine?
Actor Luke Perry died following a stroke on March 4 2019. That same day, a screenshot (archived here) suggesting Perry had received a pneumonia vaccine just before his stroke appeared and quickly began circulating: The post, captioned “In cas
Snopes→ FDA Allows Treatment of Depression with Club Drug’s Cousin
In the 1990s, the medication was adopted as a party drug by the underground rave culture due to its ability to produce psychedelic, out-of-body experiences.
Snopes→ Family Devastated After Losing 10 Relatives in Tornado
It was the deadliest tornado to hit the U.S. since May 2013.
Snopes→ Feds: Forgery Operation Produced Over 10,000 Fake Documents
The "Fraud Doc Ring" was operated by a syndicate based in Oaxaca, Mexico out of a forged-document factory in Woodburn, Oregon.
Hoax-Slayer→ Double Banana ‘Ten Years of Bad Luck’ Prank Post
According to a circulating social media message that features an image depicting a double banana, you will get 5 years of good luck if you repost. The post Double Banana ‘Ten Years of Bad Luck’ Prank Post appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Is Facebook Removing a Photograph of Rashida Tlaib Being Arrested?
If you encounter something on a social network, then it hasn't been removed.
FactCheck.org→ Old and New Claims in Trump’s CPAC Address
In a two-hour address to the Conservative Political Action Conference on March 2, President Donald Trump made questionable and false claims about the fight against ISIS, tariffs and African American income. He also repeated a bevy of claims we’v
FactCheck.org→ Posts Distort Facts on Obama, Flint
Quick Take Social media posts distort the facts to misleadingly claim that President Barack Obama “declared Flint water crisis a National Emergency and never fixed it.” Full Story After President Donald Trump declared a national emergen
Snopes→ California Won’t Charge Officers Who Killed Stephon Clark
Stephon Clark was shot seven times on March 18, 2018, and his killing prompted protests in California's capital city and across the U.S.
Snopes→ Trump Blasts Omar’s Israel Remarks; Dems Condemn All Bigotry
It was the latest chapter in a series of clashes between Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar and American supporters of Israel in Washington.
Snopes→ AMA, Planned Parenthood Challenge Trump Family-Planning Rule
The new Trump administration rule is scheduled to take effect in 60 days, but implementation is likely to be delayed by litigation.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Real Momo Videos,’ Viral Hoaxes, and Ostension
In the aftermath of the March 2019 U.S. media frenzy surrounding the Momo challenge, a number of “real Momo videos” have opportunistically surfaced and quickly racked up large share counts. We came across several of the likely many survivi
Snopes→ Border Agents Using Firearms at a Lower Rate
The decrease comes as fewer people are crossing the border illegally and after the agency overhauled how force should be deployed at the border.
Snopes→ Hillary Clinton Rules Out 2020 Rematch with Donald Trump
The former secretary of state, senator and first lady ruled out another campaign during an interview.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Man Did NOT Fake Being Deaf and Dumb for 62 Years to Avoid Listening to Wife
Did 84-year old Barry Dawson from Waterbury, Connecticut fake being deaf and dumb for 62 years to avoid having to listen to his wife? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian entertainment website that makes a living by publish
Washington Post→ What is socialism?
President Trump and his allies are constantly warning about the perils of "socialism" in America. Here's a guide for readers.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Firefighters DID NOT Suffer Neurological Damage After Contact With 5G Cell Towers
Did firefighters in Northern California suffer neurological damage after contact with 5G cell towers? No, despite claims in several trending reports there is no "new university study" or other scientific evidence to support the claim that inst
Snopes→ Second Man Seems to Be Free of AIDS Virus After Stem Cell Transplant
Researchers say a London man appears to be free of the AIDS virus after a stem cell transplant. It's the second such success since "Berlin patient" Timothy Ray Brown more than a decade ago.
Snopes→ $1.5 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Claimed in South Carolina
Lottery officials have announced that a South Carolina resident had stepped forward to claim the $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot from last October — the largest jackpot payout to a single winner in U.S. history — but elected to remain anonymous.
Snopes→ House Democrats Launch Aggressive New Trump Probe
The broad investigation could be setting the stage for an impeachment effort.
Snopes→ Oregon Man Snowed in with Taco Sauce Grateful for Rescue
Over the years, many people have gotten stranded on Oregon's snowbound rural roads — and the outcome isn't always so good.
Truth or Fiction?→ #911 Facebook Green Line or Snitch Meme
A long-circulating Facebook status meme of indeterminate claims that typing #911 in a comment will generate a green line or green bar, confirming that the user commenting is “not a snitch.” Variations of the meme (which date back to March
Snopes→ Is This an Eagle Catching a Drone?
The only thing missing from this photograph is context.
Snopes→ Luke Perry Has Died at 52 After Suffering Stroke
A publicist for Luke Perry says the “Riverdale” and “Beverly Hills, 90210″ star has died. He was 52.
Truth or Fiction?→ Actor Luke Perry Dead at 52
Actor Luke Perry, a Gen-X heartthrob best known for his work on Riverdale and Beverly Hills: 90210 has died. Perry was best known for his role in the teen drama about a group of wealthy classmates in southern California, but went on to distinguish him
Snopes→ House Democrats Expand Russia Probe, Seeking More Documents
The House Judiciary Committee wants to review documents from the Justice Department, the president's son Donald Trump Jr. and Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Putin Did NOT Ban Microsoft Products From Russia
Did Russian President Vladimir Putin ban all Microsoft products from Russia? No, that's not true: a 2016 article was reposted to Facebook by website that has a reputation for making up unsubstantiated claims in its headlines that are not backe
Washington Post→ President Trump has made 9,014 false or misleading claims over 773 days
In the first two months of 2019, the president has averaged nearly 22 false or misleading claims a day. In his two-hour CPAC speech, he made more than 100.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Kurt Russell Did NOT Claim Democrats Want To Abolish 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th Amendments, Senate, Electoral College, Supreme Court, Borders and ICE
Did Actor Kurt Russell claim the democrats want to abolish 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th & 6th amendments, the Senate, the Electoral College, the Supreme Court, borders, ICE and more? No, that's not true: the earliest version of that claim originated
Snopes→ No Charges for Police Who Shot 22-Year-Old California Man
Two Sacramento police officers won’t face criminal charges for the fatal shooting of a black man following a chase that ended in his grandparents’ yard and started a series of angry protests that roiled California’s capital city.
Snopes→ Families of Texas Church Shooting Victims Sue Gun Retailer
The lawsuit alleges Academy Sports & Outdoors illegally sold the assault-style rifle, high-capacity magazine and ammunition to Devin Kelley.
Snopes→ Walmart Ad Featuring Same-Sex Couple Sparks Complaints from Anti-Gay Group
"It's clear that Walmart is on the path of elevating homosexual relationships to the same level as the male-female model of marriage," AFA president Tim Wildmon wrote.
Snopes→ Rep. Ilhan Omar Criticized Again for Alleged Anti-Semitism
The Minnesota Democrat was appearing at a forum in Washington with Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan when she said she fears everything they say about Israel is construed as anti-Semitic because they're Muslim.
Snopes→ Did Parents Sue Planned Parenthood for Child Support Over a Failed Abortion?
The couple felt they could not afford to add another child to their family.