President Donald Trump has provided the special counsel with written answers to questions about his knowledge of Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Snopes→ ‘We Need Hundreds’: Fire Victims’ Families Urged to Give DNA
Authorities are using a powerful tool to identify the scores of people killed by the wildfire that ripped through Northern California.
Washington Post→ The recurring GOP myth about John McCain’s ‘no’ on Obamacare repeal
Republicans often suggest they were just one vote from victory. But there were negotiations and many more votes to come, with the outcome in doubt.
Snopes→ Was Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Photographed Wearing a Confederate Soldier’s Cap?
The photographs of the Republican lawmaker were brought to light hours before a 20 November 2018 debate.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Don’t Forget About The Shame’ Fake Sextortion Scam
According to this email, the sender has infected your computer with malware and was thus able to record video of you when you visited a porn website. The post ‘Don’t Forget About The Shame’ Fake Sextortion Scam appeared first on Hoax
Snopes→ Walmart ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ $50 Grocery Coupon Scam
Walmart stores are not distributing free $50 grocery coupons via Facebook as part of a Thanksgiving promotion.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Happy Thanksgiving From Walmart’ Free Coupon Scam Post Hitting Facebook
According to a post being shared on Facebook, Walmart is giving away free $50 off coupons to celebrate Thanksgiving. The post ‘Happy Thanksgiving From Walmart’ Free Coupon Scam Post Hitting Facebook appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Two Cranes Tipping Off Pier Photographs
This set of photographs depicting a series of unfortunate, if spectacular, events involving one small car and two large crane trucks has been circulating since 2004. The post Two Cranes Tipping Off Pier Photographs appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Police Did NOT Uncover Illegal Raccoon Fighting Ring In North Bay, Canada
Did police in North Bay, Ontario, Canada uncover an illegal raccoon fighting ring? No, that's not true: a Canadian satire website pretending to be a local news site made up the story. It is not real. The story originated from an article publis
Snopes→ Did an English Woman Lie Dead at Home Undiscovered for Years?
A meme referred to the tragic circumstances surrounding the death and discovery of Joyce Carol Vincent in 2006.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Repeatedly Errs on California Wildfires
Over the past two weekends, as two major wildfires devastated communities in Northern and Southern California, President Donald Trump has inaccurately blamed the state’s forest management practices for the blazes. He has also wrongly said that raking
Snopes→ Was HHS Drug Pricing Czar Daniel Best’s Death Ruled a Suicide Despite Evidence of Foul Play?
Conspiracy theorists pointed to a medical examiner's report saying Best died of 'multiple blunt force injuries.'
PolitiFact→ Tom Cotton – Were there no hearings on bipartisan criminal justice bill?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Were there no hearings on bipartisan criminal justice bill? A criminal justice bill with support from bipartisan lawmakers as well as President Donald Trump has sparked a round-robin Twitter dispute among
PolitiFact→ Tom Cotton – Were there no hearings on bipartisan criminal justice bill?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Were there no hearings on bipartisan criminal justice bill? A criminal justice bill with support from bipartisan lawmakers as well as President Donald Trump has sparked a round-robin Twitter dispute among
Snopes→ People in US, Canada Warned to Not Eat Romaine Lettuce
Health officials in the U.S. and Canada told people to avoid eating romaine lettuce because of a new E. coli outbreak.
Snopes→ Woman Claims Avenatti Dragged Her by Arm Across Floor
An actress who says she had a relationship with Michael Avenatti alleges he dragged her by the arm across the floor of his Los Angeles apartment after an argument.
Snopes→ Trump Says No New Saudi Punishment for Khashoggi Murder
President Trump said the United States intends to remain a steadfast partner of Saudi Arabia to ensure the interests of the United States.
FactCheck.org→ False Quote Attributed to Rep.-Elect Ilhan Omar
Q: A meme circulating online attributes an inflammatory remark about white men to congresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar. Did she actually say that? A: No. The meme falsely attributes a fictitious quote to Omar. FULL ANSWER Ilhan Omar was one of the first tw
Snopes→ Audit Points to Deceptive Practices by Navient
One of the nation's largest student loan servicing companies may have driven tens of thousands of borrowers struggling with their debts into higher-cost repayment plans.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Leeds Trinity University Ban Capital Letters to Avoid Frightening Students?
In November 2018, an odd little article about a leaked internal memo at Leeds Trinity University appeared in the British tabloid the Express. According to the story, the university told professors not to use all capital letters in order to avoid R
Snopes→ Does This Video Show Highway Traffic Near the November 2018 California Wildfire?
"Wow, this is happening right now in California!"
Snopes→ Police: Ex-Judge Is Suspect in Former Wife’s Fatal Stabbing
A former Cleveland-area judge who spent nine months in prison for beating his wife at the time is now a suspect in her stabbing death.
Snopes→ Ivanka Trump Used Personal Email for Government Work
Ivanka Trump, the president's daughter and a top White House adviser, sent hundreds of emails about government business from a personal email account last year, The Washington Post reported.
Snopes→ Trump Pressed for Harsher US Response to Killing of Writer
The pressure is coming from Democrats and Republicans in Congress and U.S. allies abroad.
Snopes→ Arrest Of Nissan’s Ghosn in Financial Probe Stuns Japan
"It's extremely regrettable," Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters. "We will watch developments closely."
Snopes→ Martha Stewart’s First Uber Ride Was ‘a Mess Inside and Out’
Stewart ordered the "most expensive version" Monday outside Tiffany's flagship store in New York City.
Snopes→ Argument at Chicago Hospital Erupts Into Deadly Shooting
The attacker, Juan Lopez, also died Monday but it was not clear if he took his own life or was killed by police.
Snopes→ Trump Criticizes War Hero for Not Capturing bin Laden Sooner
Trump took shots at retired Adm. William McRaven in a weekend Fox News interview.
Lead Stories→ Not Fake News: Ann Coulter Is Really On Gab
Is conservative writer and commentator Ann Coulter really on the Gab social network? Yes, it appears the @AnnCoulter account is indeed her own, as announced by the service's founder Andrew Torba on Gab and Twitter (where the announcement was
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Drug Dealer NOT Busted After Calling 911 to Report 150-lbs of Cocaine Stolen
Was 29-year old José Ramirez arrested by the LAPD after he called the cops to complain other drug dealers had stolen his stash? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian entertainment website that makes up tales about weird cr
Washington Post→ The disconnect between President Trump and his administration on freedom of the press
Vice President Pence and the State Department defend reporters overseas. But their efforts are undercut by the president's rhetoric on "fake news" and "enemy of the people."
Snopes→ Judge bars US from enforcing Trump asylum ban
Snopes→ Is This a Selfie Jimi Hendrix Took with Jim Morrison and Bruce Lee?
You'll never be as cool as Bruce Lee and Jim Morrison chilling while Jimi Hendrix did anything.
Snopes→ Did U.S. Representative-Elect Ilhan Omar Say ‘White Men Should Be Put in Chains’?
A widely-shared meme contained a malicious quotation attributed to the Minnesota Democrat.
Snopes→ Did Melania Trump’s One-Day Trip to Toronto Cost $174,000 in Hotel Charges?
The State Department spent $174,000 for hotel rooms in advance of a visit by the First Lady to Toronto, where she led a delegation for the Invictus Games.
Snopes→ Is Rain That Falls in Smoky Areas After a WIldfire Likely to Be “Extremely Toxic”?
The one-two combination of wildfire and rain can produce some risks, but toxic rain is not one of them.
Snopes→ Did a High School Volleyball Team Receive Money and New Gear After the Paradise Fire?
A team from the devastated community of Paradise found support as well as competition in a memorable playoff game.
Snopes→ The Scoop on How Your Cat’s Sandpapery Tongue Deep Cleans
Using high-tech scans and some other tricks, scientists are learning how those sandpapery tongues help cats get clean and stay cool.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Spins Midterm Election Results
President Donald Trump in recent days has engaged in some post-election spin: Trump said with his help Gov. Rick Scott won the Senate race in Florida “by a lot.” That’s a relative phrase, but Scott’s victory over incumbent Sen.
Snopes→ Chicago Police: Shots Fired Near Hospital, Multiple Victims
Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said at least one potential suspect was shot but offered no details.