The roughly 100-yard wide disk is lodged against the river's edge, preventing it from moving.
Snopes→ ‘I Never Said There Was No Collusion,’ Trump Lawyer Says
Rudy Giuliani's comments on CNN directly contradict the position of his own client.
Climate Feedback→ Guardian story on climate impacts of diet gets mixed reviews from scientists
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This article in The Guardian covers a study published in Science[1] that investigated environmental impacts related to the production of different types of foods in a number of regions around the world, finding th
PolitiFact→ Your questions about the government shutdown, answered (part 2)
We recently asked readers what they wanted to know about the government shutdown. In a previous installment, we tackled questions about missed work and pay for government employees. Here, we’ll address the legislative process and how the border w
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Fox News Did NOT Debut Premium Channel For 24-Hour Coverage Of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Did Fox News launch a new premium channel with nothing but 24-coverage of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? No, that's not true: the story was made up by famous satire website The Onion. It did not happen for real. The story originated from an artic
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Kylie Jenner’s Ex Tyga Is NOT The Face Behind the Famous Egg Instagram Account
Is Tyga the person behind the famous egg instagram account that made headlines last week for beating Kylie Jenner's record for the most liked Instagram photo ever? No, that's not true, the story was made up by a "fauxtire" website for entertai
Lead Stories→ Fake News: ‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen NOT Arrested After Meeting Up With 13 Year-Old Girl
Was Chris Hansen (host of "To catch a predador") arrested for illegally meeting up with a 13-year-old girl? No, that's not true: the story was briefly published by a "fauxtire" website but it is not real. The story was probably taken down beca
Washington Post→ Steve King and Donald Trump: mutual fans and echos
President Trump and Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) have often echoed each other in public statements. Here's a guide.
Snopes→ Idaho Woman Has 50-Pound Tumor Removed
Brenda Cridland chalked up her weight gain to aging, but when her health started to quickly decline she decided to see a doctor.
Snopes→ Did the IRS Admit It ‘Encourages Illegals’ to Steal Social Security Numbers for Taxes?
With tax season looming and the federal government in a partial shutdown, an old story gained new popularity.
FactCheck.org→ Pence’s Claim that ISIS ‘Has Been Defeated’
On the same day ISIS claimed responsibility for a deadly attack against U.S. service members in Syria, Vice President Mike Pence declared that ISIS “has been defeated.” It is true that the U.S. and its allies have retaken virtually all of t
Snopes→ Did Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar Co-Sponsor a Bill to Recognize Muslim Holidays as Federal Holidays?
A dubious website said the first two Muslim women elected to Congress wasted no time in trying to rearrange the national holiday schedule.
Snopes→ Does This Photograph Show a Mother Snorting Cocaine with Her Toddler?
Some activities really don't lend themselves to parent-child participation.
FactCheck.org→ Football, Fast Food and a Fake Quote
Quick Take A viral meme attributes a bogus quote to Clemson University’s quarterback about his team’s visit to the White House. Full Story President Donald Trump hosted the Clemson University football team at the White House this week to c
Snopes→ Democrats Hit Trump EPA Nominee on Coal Lobbying, Rollbacks
Democrats pressed Andrew Wheeler about his lobbying before joining the EPA, saying his work for coal companies should disqualify him from leading an agency that regulates coal.
Snopes→ Unbearable Stench: Giant Sewage Spill Befouls Peru’s Capital
Millions of gallons of sewage spilled across more than 20 acres of the borough, reaching depths of more than six feet, officials said.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did First Lady Melania Trump Announce a Child Wellness Initiative on the Same Day President Trump Asked for CHIP Cuts?
In January 2019 amid an ongoing government shutdown, a May 2018 Occupy Democrats meme showed up once again on Facebook: Under a photograph of Melania Trump and President Trump, text stated: Today, Melania Trump announced her new agenda, focused on
Snopes→ Did President Obama Once Spend $65,000 on Hot Dogs?
A leaked email used in 2009 to push the "Pizzagate" conspiracy theory was repurposed in 2019 to spread rumors about bulk hot dog purchases.
Snopes→ Did Congress ‘Set Aside’ $50 Billion in 2006 for the Construction of Border Fencing?
When some leading Democrats voted for the Secure Fence Act, were they agreeing to 10 times more funding than President Donald Trump requested for his border wall in 2018?
Snopes→ Massive Tennis Match-Fixing Ring Discovered in Europe
Tennis players are being questioned by police in France on suspicion of fixing matches for Grigor Sargsyan, 28-year-old known as the Maestro. Sargsyan is being held in a Belgian jail.
Truth or Fiction?→ Sen. Mitch McConnell Posing With Confederate Flag?
In early January 2019, an image that appears to show Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) posing in front of a large Confederate flag while receiving what appears to be either giving or receiving an award surfaced to circulate on social media: Alongsi
Internet Archive→ The Daily Briefing With Dana Perino : FOXNEWSW : January 16, 2019 11:00am-12:00pm PST
A look at the day's top news and headlines..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FOXNEWSW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerprint TV, Item Tile, JSON, MP3, Metadata, SubRip, TV Cl
Snopes→ FDA Alerts Pet Owners About Recalls of Several Dry Pet Foods
Recalls were issued after the FDA received complaints that dogs consuming the potentially tainted brands experienced vitamin D toxicity.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Former U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis Say that ‘Pantyhose Wearing’ Politicians’ Gun Laws Angered Him?
In January 2019, Facebook page “The Original American Resistance” shared a meme attributing a quote to former United States Secretary of Defense James “Mad Dog” Mattis: The quote at the bottom of the image said: WHAT PISSES ME
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Democrat Government Shutdown’ Explained
In mid-January 2019, the Facebook page “I Love My Country” shared a status update meme with the title, “Democrat Government Shutdown Explained”: Amid scattered images of United States President Donald Trump, Sen. Chuck Schumer
Snopes→ Rodeo Alaska Cow Evades Capture Wandering Anchorage Trails
Trail users began spotting Betsy the cow in the fall, posting about their sightings on social media and giving her near-celebrity status.
Snopes→ Fake Print Editions of Washington Post Distributed in Washington, D. C.
An impostor newspaper designed to resemble the Washington Post was distributed around downtown Washington, D.C.
Climate Feedback→ Story on congressman’s incorrect claims about sea level rise could have corrected them more explicitly
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This article in the news section of Science—syndicated from E&E News—covers a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives Science, Space, and Technology Committee. During the hearing, some committee memb
PolitiFact→ At halfway mark, Donald Trump's campaign promises hit roadblocks
"Promises made, promises kept," went President Donald Trump’s slogan at rally after rally during the midterm elections. It's a lofty mantra. How did he really do? At his first term’s halfway point, almost half of his pro
Snopes→ Key West Moves to Ban Sunscreens that Could Damage Reefs
The ban would apply to products containing oxybenzone and octinoxate. Some studies have shown that the chemicals encourage coral bleaching.
Snopes→ Does the Texas DPS Have Armed Patrol Boats on the Rio Grande?
Some social media users were surprised to learn the lengths to which Texas officials have gone to address crime along the mighty river.
PolitiFact→ Your questions about the government shutdown, answered
We recently asked readers what they wanted to know about the government shutdown. Now, we offer some answers. In this installment, we’ll tackle questions about missed work and pay. We’ll address additional topics in the coming days. What ag
Snopes→ US Military Says American Troops Killed in Syria Blast
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the rare morning attack, saying one of its members carried out a suicide attack.
Snopes→ Pelosi Asks Trump to Delay State of Union Speech
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has asked President Donald Trump to postpone his State of the Union address to the nation, set for Jan. 29, until the government reopens.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Numbers January 2019 Update
Summary In the time Donald Trump has been in the White House: The economy added 4.6 million jobs, including nearly half a million in manufacturing. Economic growth quickened, but not as much as Trump promised. The number of regulatory restrictions sto
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Doctor Did NOT Say Man Struck by Lightning Has Permanent Erection
Was a 22-year-old man named Josh McDermott from Beavdr City, New England struck by lightning and did this cause him to have a permanent erection? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian entertainment website that makes a livi
Washington Post→ Can Trump claim credit for $26 billion in savings on prescription drugs?
The president claims his policies are working, pointing to a $26 billion decline in generic drug prices. But much of that would have happened no matter who was president.
Snopes→ Did Acid or Electricity Cause This Man to Vaporize?
The origins of this video show a disappearing man are uncertain, but the explanations provided for it are scientifically unworkable.
Hoax-Slayer→ Gang Initiation Warning Hoax – Infant Car Seat Left On Roadside
Warning message claims that criminals in the UK are placing infant car seats containing fake babies on the sides of rural roads as a means of tricking potential victims into stopping their cars so that gang members can rape and rob them as part of a ga
Snopes→ Has the FDA Halted Food Inspections Because of the Government Shutdown?
Some inspectors have returned to resume their duties, but it's unclear for how long.