Opponents claimed the law "strips unborn children of their rights and jeopardizes women's health by allowing non-physicians to perform" abortions
Hoax-Slayer→ Bogus ‘Majorca Holidays’ Facebook Page Using Bora Bora Trip as Bait
According to a Facebook Page called "Majorca Holidays", you can win a holiday package for two to Bora Bora just by sharing and adding the comment "Done". The post Bogus ‘Majorca Holidays’ Facebook Page Using Bora Bora Trip as Bait appear
Snopes→ It’s Off: Pelosi Says No State of Union While Govt Shut
Fireworks over the speech shot back and forth between the Capitol and the White House as the month-long partial government shutdown showed no signs of ending.
Snopes→ Police: Drunken Man Took Wrong Lyft to Wrong Home
Police say he caused a commotion trying to get in, leading the homeowner to call the police.
Snopes→ Manafort Denies Lying to Investigators After Plea Agreement
President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman guilty plea to conspiracy charges in September required him to cooperate with prosecutors and tell the truth about what he knew. Months later, prosecutors accused him of repeatedly lying to them.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘We Have Arranged Payment’ Malware Email
According to this supposed receipt email, the "Account Team" has arranged payment for you. However, the email is not a real receipt and no legitimate "Account Team" sent it. The post ‘We Have Arranged Payment’ Malware Email appeared first
Snopes→ Ex-Trump Lawyer Cohen Delaying Testimony to Congress
Cohen indefinitely delayed his Feb. 7 appearance before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. He blamed threats from Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and cited his own ongoing cooperation in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
Snopes→ Does a Scene from ‘The Basketball Diaries’ Capture a Suicide in the Background?
A small, blurry object can be seen falling from a bridge in one scene, which led to all kinds of grisly speculation.
PolitiFact→ The Republican proposal to change the U.S. asylum system, explained
A proposal from Senate Republicans to end the partial government shutdown includes not only the $5.7 billion President Donald Trump seeks for a border barrier with Mexico, but also landmark changes to the U.S. asylum system. It’s uncertain if the
Snopes→ Did Nathan Phillips Falsely Claim He Was a Vietnam Veteran?
Nuances frequently get lost amidst social media uproar and hastily filed news reports.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Bogus ‘Catch and Release’ Statistic
In arguing for border wall funding, President Donald Trump claimed — without any evidence — that only 2 percent of those apprehended crossing the border and released pending immigration hearings appear in court. Actually, Trump administrati
Snopes→ Does This Video Prove Martin Luther King Was a Republican?
The civil rights icon was never a vocal advocate of either major political party, both of which have evolved considerably since his lifetime.
PolitiFact→ The upcoming Senate votes to end the shutdown: A closer look
A pair of votes are scheduled in the Senate for Jan. 24 — either of which could end the partial government shutdown after nearly five weeks. But what are in these two measures, one from the Republicans and the other from Democrats? And
Truth or Fiction?→ Does This Photograph Show the 2019 ‘March for Life’?
On January 20 2019, a Facebook user shared the following photograph and caption: Estimated 650,000 MARCH FOR LIFE IN D.C.! So thankful that we are seeing so many stand up for the innocent babies being killed every day in this nation. Over 2500 babies a
Snopes→ Venezuela’s Guaido Declares Himself President Amid Protests
President Donald J. Trump in a statement called on other Western hemisphere governments to join him in recognizing Guaido.
Snopes→ White Supremacist Pleads Guilty to NYC Sword Killing
James Jackson, who is white, admitted to fatally stabbing 66-year-old Timothy Caughman. He said the slaying was intended to be practice for further assaults on black people.
Snopes→ Jonas Mekas, ‘Godfather’ of Avant-Garde, Dies at 96
The Lithuanian-born director, critic, patron and poet is widely regarded as the godfather of modern American avant-garde film and as an indispensable documenter of his adopted New York City.
Truth or Fiction?→ Do Portraits Depict Agnès Sorel in the 1400s Exposing Her ‘Favorite Boob’?
In January 2019, screenshots of the following Twitter claim about Agnès Sorel, lover to King Charles VII of France, began circulating on Facebook: The tweet said: “Women in the past were modest and had more respect for themselves.” Here&#
Truth or Fiction?→ Did a School Use a Creative Black and White Floor to Keep Students from Running in Halls?
In January 2019, the Facebook page “Student Teacher Problems” shared the following image and caption: How the Art Teacher prevented students from running down the hallway The Facebook post did not contain any citation or other elements tha
Snopes→ Nurse Arrested in Case of Incapacitated Woman Who Gave Birth
Investigators arrested 36-year-old Nathan Sutherland, a licensed practical nurse, on suspicion of one count of sexual assault and one count of vulnerable adult abuse, Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams said.
Snopes→ Catholic Student Says He Didn’t Disrespect Native American
Nick Sandmann said he isn't racist and for that matter, neither are his classmates.
Snopes→ AP Sources: Trump, Others Agitated by Giuliani’s Performance
Some of Trump's allies have suggested that Giuliani be barred from evening interviews because of concerns that he was going on TV after drinking, according to three Republicans close to the White House.
Snopes→ Russell Baker, Author and NY Times Columnist is Dead at 93
Allen Baker told The Associated Press that his father died on Monday from complications after a fall.
PolitiFact→ The video of high school students and the Native American drummer: When seeing isn’t believing
Editor's note: Over Martin Luther King, Jr., weekend, a brief video clip seemed to show a teenage boy confronting a tribal elder as other teenagers egged him on. The clip went viral on social media, igniting a fiery debate over what
Washington Post→ President Trump spins asylum restrictions as humanitarian relief
The president says he's acting to protect children. But the fine print of his proposal would make it harder for them to escape violence and poverty in their home countries.
Snopes→ Does This Photograph Show an Eagle Cloud Over Jerusalem?
While pareidolia may explain why we see faces (or birds) in the clouds, it doesn't explain why we post misinformation to social media.
Snopes→ Defying Pelosi, Trump Proceeds with State of the Union Plans
The president cannot speak in front of a joint session of Congress without both chambers' explicit permission. A resolution needs to be agreed to by both chambers specifying the date and time for receiving an address from the president.
Snopes→ Erin Brockovich Urges California Leaders to Halt PG&E Bankruptcy
"I'm mad, I think we should all be mad," Erin Brockovich said as she stood outside the Capitol in Sacramento alongside people who lost their homes to destructive fires.
Snopes→ Mariano Rivera 1st Unanimous HOF Pick; Halladay, Edgar Martinez, Mussina Also In
Rivera received all 425 votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Snopes→ Did Italy Arrest Cardinals and Seize Vatican City?
"The article starts out seemingly sane and then spirals into absurdity ..."
Snopes→ Did Most States That Legalized Marijuana Use Ban Marijuana Users from Owning Guns?
A meme misrepresented the reasons why it is illegal for cannabis users to also be gun owners.
Truth or Fiction?→ Is Nathan Phillips Lying About His Military Service in Order to Raise Money?
In the wake of the days-long Covington Catholic controversy, rumors spread about its central figures, Native American rights activist Nathan Phillips of the Omaha Nation and student Nick Sandmann. As the story continued to unfold, pushed along by a
Snopes→ Trump Says He Told Sanders ‘Not to Bother’ with Briefing
The White House Correspondents Association called the decision a retreat from transparency and accountability that sets a terrible precedent.
PolitiFact→ Jacob Wohl – Yes, Kamala Harris is eligible to run for president
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Yes, Kamala Harris is eligible to run for president California Sen. Kamala Harris had barely become a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination before birther accusations started on Twitter. Harri
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Man's best friend, or police intimidation tactic?
Snopes→ Blown Call Lawsuit Seeks Do-Over of Rams-Saints Game
Two New Orleans Saints season ticket holders asked a judge to order the NFL commissioner to reverse the results of the NFC championship game that sent the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl, or schedule a do-over.
Snopes→ Did Nancy Pelosi Say ‘Just Because Someone Is Here Illegally Doesn’t Mean They Broke Any of Our Laws’?
The statement echoed similar sentiments expressed by Kamala Harris, Chris Christie, and Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Snopes→ Things You Should Know About This Year’s Oscar Nominations
The Associated Press compiled interesting facts about the nominations for the 91st Academy Awards.
Snopes→ Kaye Ballard, Boisterous Singer and Actress, Dies at 93
Ballard made a mark in every form of show business except movies.
Snopes→ Is Kamala Harris Not Eligible to Serve as U.S. President?
The requirements for serving as U.S. President were established over 200 years ago and haven't changed much since.