A Los Angeles man upset about The Boston Globe's coordinated editorial response to President Donald Trump's attacks on the news media was arrested for threatening to kill the newspaper's journalists.
Snopes→ Trump Cancels Pay Raise Due to Federal Workers in January
President Donald Trump is canceling pay raises due in January for most civilian federal employees, he informed Congress, citing budget constraints.
Snopes→ Did Google Fail to Promote President Trump’s State of the Union Address?
President Trump attempted to show Google's alleged bias by falsely claiming that search engine failed to promote his State of the Union address.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Galveston Man Did NOT Book A Prostitute – She Did NOT Turn Out To Be His Wife
Did a man in Galveston, Texas book a prostitute via a website and did she turn out to be his own wife? No, that's not true. A fake news site simply copied an earlier hoax and change the location. The story is quite old and was made up. The eve
Snopes→ Did Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Other Tech Billionaire Parents Advocate Limiting Children’s Technology Use?
A number of tech billionaires seemingly agree on at least one piece of parenting advice: Limit your children's use of technology.
FactCheck.org→ Anti-Trump Comment Falsely Linked to Florida Shooter
Q: Did Reddit postings show the shooter in Jacksonville, Florida, was part of the “anti-Trump resistance”? A: No. The Reddit account in question did not belong to the shooter, David Katz, despite what viral stories said. FULL ANSWER It
FactCheck.org→ Joe Arpaio Not Named to Replace John McCain
Q: Was Joe Arpaio, the former Maricopa County, Arizona, sheriff, appointed to finish John McCain’s term in the Senate? A: No. That claim is made up — the Arizona governor has not yet named a replacement. FULL ANSWER John McCain, Arizon
Snopes→ Trump Stands by Warning of ‘Violence’ If Democrats Win Midterms
President Donald Trump urged evangelical leaders to get out the vote ahead of the upcoming midterm elections and warned of "violence" by opponents if they fail.
Snopes→ Does In-N-Out Burger Donate Money to Republicans?
Some In-N-Out Burger fans were torn after it was revealed the company had donated $25,000 to the California Republican Party.
PolitiFact→ Americans for Prosperity – Attack ad falsely says Bredesen backed gas, sales tax hikes that never happened
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Attack ad falsely says Bredesen backed gas, sales tax hikes that never happened In the battle for the U.S. Senate, the Koch family-backed Americans for Prosperity launched a $2 million ad campaign against Tennessee D
Snopes→ After Church Service, McCain to Depart Arizona for Last Time
Arizona residents have been invited to honor Sen. John McCain by lining the route from the Capitol to the North Phoenix Baptist Church.
Snopes→ Prince Harry, Meghan Join Lin-Manuel Miranda at ‘Hamilton’
The royal couple sat in the royal circle at Victoria Palace Theater during the performance
Snopes→ Swedish Study Notes Surge in Automated Twitter Accounts
The study by Sweden's defense research agency comes amid broader concerns over misinformation ahead of the election.
Snopes→ Germany: Saxony Governor Visits City Shaken by Protests
A man has died and two others were injured in an altercation between several people of "various nationalities" in the eastern German city of Chemnitz.
Washington Post→ Beto O’Rourke’s claims on African Americans and police shootings
The Democratic senatorial aspirant went viral with a defense of NFL players. But his phrasing, depending on how you hear it, could merit Pinocchios.
Hoax-Slayer→ Christmas Lights were NOT Banned in Cardwell, North Queensland
Circulating rumours claim that the local council in the small north Queensland town of Cardwell has banned the displaying of Christmas lights after receiving a complaint from a local mosque. The post Christmas Lights were NOT Banned in Cardwell, North
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake British Airways Page Scamming Facebook Users
A fraudulent Facebook page, which falsely claims to be associated with British Airways, is duping Facebook users into giving their personal information to dodgy marketing companies. The post Fake British Airways Page Scamming Facebook Users appeared
Snopes→ Florida GOP Candidate Under Fire for ‘Monkey This Up’ Comment
In the Florida governor's race both nominees made predictions: The Democrat said voters aren't looking for a misogynist, racist or bigot, while the Republican said voters shouldn't "monkey this up" by choosing his African-American opponent.
Snopes→ Classmates Can’t Find Time Capsule Buried 30 Years Ago
Former classmates reunited in Michigan to uncover a time capsule buried 30 years ago. The result? They couldn't find it.
Snopes→ CNN Stands by Story About Whether Trump Knew of Russian Meeting
CNN is sticking by a story casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s claim that he did not have prior knowledge of a June 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer to get damaging information on Hillary Clinton.
Snopes→ Google Denies Trump Charge It Rigs “Trump News” Searches
Google is pushing back sharply, saying Trump's claim simply wasn't true: "We never rank search results to manipulate political sentiment."
Snopes→ Lab: 13 Pounds of White Powder Seized Is Sugar, Not Fentanyl
A North Carolina sheriff's office thought it made a huge drug bust, seizing 13 pounds of fentanyl worth $2 million on the street.
Snopes→ Did Musician Sean Combs Fail to Buy a Twitter Handle from Comb-Seller ‘Sean’s Combs’?
Screenshots purportedly documenting Puff Daddy's futile attempt to buy a Twitter handle from comb-seller 'Sean's Combs' was created for a humor web site.
Snopes→ Is This a Picture of an Unusually Short Giraffe?
A photograph purportedly showing an unusually short, stocky giraffe was created for a digital image editing contest.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Win a Free Samsung Smart TV’ Scam Message
According to a message currently spreading rapidly via social media, you can win a 65 inch Samsung Smart TV by entering a code into Google and clicking on the first link in the results page. The post ‘Win a Free Samsung Smart TV’ Scam Mes
Snopes→ Were a Couple Unable to Conceive for Four Years Because They Were Having Sex the ‘Wrong’ Way?
A story about a couple's futile attempts to conceive may be nothing more than a recycled joke or legend about sexual ignorance.
Snopes→ Review Board Says Baltimore Detective Likely Killed Himself
About ten months after Sean Suiter's mysterious death, the board has concluded that he most likely killed himself.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Augusta Man Did NOT Shoot Off Penis Taking Selfies With Gun
Did a 20-year-old from Augusta, Georgia shoot off his penis while trying to take a selfie with a gun? No, that's not true: a fake news website using the logo and layout of Fox News copied a story from two years ago made up by a satire website
Snopes→ Boy Swept in Sewer Sticks Finger out of Manhole and is Saved
Deputy Fire Chief Wesley Pompa said the water was rushing so quickly it would have sucked a full-grown man into the culvert.
Snopes→ Charges Dismissed Against 3 in New Mexico Compound Case
A New Mexico judge has dismissed child neglect charges against three defendants arrested at a remote compound in where 11 children were found living in filth and the body of a 3-year-old boy was discovered.
Snopes→ Sen. John McCain’s Family Cries Over Flag-Draped Casket
During the service, Gov. Doug Ducey remembered McCain as a senator and internationally known figure as well as a major figure in the history of Arizona.
Snopes→ Is This a Picture of a Snake Found in a Milk Jug?
A viral image supposedly showing a snake in a milk jug was created for a 2006 Photoshop contest.
PolitiFact→ The 2018 midterms: Here are key Senate races we're covering
Here are the 16 states we're paying special attention to in the 2018 midterm elections. Hear something that needs a fact-check? Email us at truthometer@politifact.com. Arizona Candidates: Republican Rep. Martha McSally vs. Democratic Rep. Kyrsten S
Snopes→ Did Jimmy Carter Announce That His Cancer Is Spreading?
Viral social media posts rehashed a three-year-old announcement about the former president, who has been cancer-free since December 2015.
Snopes→ Has Saudi Arabia Executed Activist Esra al-Ghamgam?
A prosecutor has requested the death penalty for Shia activist Israa al-Ghomgham, but she has not yet been sentenced or executed.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – No, 96% of Google news stories on Trump aren't from left-wing outlets
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | No, 96% of Google news stories on Trump aren't from left-wing outlets In a pair of early-morning tweets, President Donald Trump took aim at Google’s system of search results, saying it was biased against outlet
Snopes→ Trump: White House Counsel Don McGahn to Depart in the Fall
Trump praised his top White House lawyer, saying he has "worked with Don for a long time and truly appreciate his service!"
Snopes→ Esports Execs Say Don’t Blame the Games, Blame US Gun Laws
Executives at the Asian Games have expressed sympathy for the victims of the deadly shooting at a video game tournament in a Florida shopping mall.
PolitiFact→ How many people have lost health insurance under Donald Trump?
Democrats have deployed a staggering statistic to attack Republicans on health care. While the details might vary, the common thread is that 4 million Americans have lost their health insurance under President Donald Trump. An essay on the liberal blog
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Man Did NOT Die From Electrocution While Testing New Sex Doll
Did a man named Barry Smith, aged 31, died after being electrocuted during the testing of a sex doll he was working on? No, that's not true, the story was made up by a site that describes itself as a "satire and humor" website. It is not rea