Facebook users attributed an unusual analogy about "raccoons" to "Steve Harvey" in early 2019. But which Steve Harvey?
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→ Is This a Photograph of a ‘Human Zoo’ at the 1958 World’s Fair?
Expo '58 in Brussels featured a reconstructed African village populated by real people shipped over from the Belgian Congo.
Lead Stories→ Satire: Trapeze Artist With Diarrhea Did NOT Shit on 23 People (UPDATED)
Did a trapeze artist with diarrhea shit on 23 people in Boston? No, that's not true: the story was made up by the English language version of a Spanish humor website that used to disguise itself as a news source. They have now added the phrase
Snopes→ Slaying of One of Their Own Unnerves Gangland Reporters
Zack Stoner's still-unsolved slaying exposed an ominous side to this line of reporting and showed how vulnerable these newsgatherers are.
Snopes→ Spielberg’s Push Against Netflix at the Oscars Hits a Nerve
Netflix isn't playing by the same rules as other studios and it's been vexing some more traditional Hollywood executives throughout this award season.
Snopes→ Keith Flint, Singer of Electronic Band The Prodigy, Dies
"A true pioneer, innovator and legend," the band said in a statement confirming his death. "He will be forever missed."
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.
Snopes→ Searches to Resume After Tornado Kills 23 in Alabama
"The devastation is incredible," Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said.
Snopes→ Hiding in Plain Sight: PAC-Connected Activists Set Up ‘Local News’ Outlets
Star News Digital Media, Inc. may look like a media company that produces local news, but a Snopes investigation reveals deep, undisclosed connections to political activism.
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
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Putting A Tinfoil Sphere In A Microwave Oven Will NOT Make It Smooth And Shiny — But It Might Cause Fire
Does forming tinfoil into a sphere and microwaving it for 6 to 7 minutes cause it to smooth out and become shiny? No, that's not true: it will cause sparks and flashes and might even result in fire, despite what a viral image on the internet i
Snopes→ Was Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Cousin a 9/11 Hijacker?
More junk news from puerile minds who consider defamation to be a sidesplitting form of "satire."
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→ Rare Sea Creature Washes Ashore in Southern California
A 7-foot sea creature that washed ashore in Southern California has been identified as a hoodwinker sunfish, a recently identified rare species thought to live in the Southern Hemisphere.
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→ ‘Who’s the Boss?’ and ‘Soap’ Actress Katherine Helmond Dies
She was probably best known for playing Mona Robinson, Judith Light's mother on "Who's the Boss?," which also starred Tony Danza and a young Alyssa Milano.
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.
Snopes→ Did a Woman Admit She Was Paid to Frame Bill Cosby With Rape?
Is there nothing the "Illuminati" elite won't do to maintain their hegemony over the entire world?
Snopes→ Did Michael Cohen Once Act as Hillary Clinton’s Personal Attorney?
President Donald Trump's former lawyer came under renewed scrutiny in February 2019.
FactCheck.org→ Obama Didn’t Give Iran ‘150 Billion in Cash’
Quick Take A viral meme distorts the facts about the Iran nuclear agreement. The deal, approved by six countries and the European Union, gave Iran access to its own frozen assets. Full Story As a candidate during the 2016 campaign, President Donald Tr
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Kids ARE NOT Running Away From Home Because Of Facebook 48-Hour Challenge
Is there a "48-Hour Challenge" urging children to disappear for two days spreading dangerously across social media? No, there is no actual evidence of such an online challenge, although there are a lot of parents, police and news media posting
Snopes→ Liberal Hawaii Decides Again Not to Legalize Marijuana
The effort fizzled as other leaders worried about contradicting federal law, which continues to classify marijuana as an illegal drug, and jeopardizing Hawaii's existing medical marijuana program.
Truth or Fiction?→ Was Samuel L. Jackson an ‘Unknown Heroin Addict’ Before ‘Pulp Fiction’?
In February 2019, a Facebook page shared the following biographical meme about Samuel L. Jackson, detailing a purported drug addiction that defined his life before he got clean, which was around the time he appeared in Pulp Fiction. Alongside the mem
Snopes→ Ratatouille? Tourist in Boston Videos Gull Swallowing Rat
A British tourist visiting Boston captured on video a hungry seagull devouring a dead rat in a single gulp and posted it on social media, prompting thousands of horrified comments.
Truth or Fiction?→ Was Michael Cohen Hillary Clinton’s ‘Personal Lawyer’?
On February 28 2019, the Facebook page “I am not a dictator” shared the following meme (archived here), alleging that President Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen was once the personal lawyer of Hillary Clinton and/or the Clinton Fo
PolitiFact→ Did Michael Cohen want a White House gig?
During Michael Cohen’s testimony before Congress, Democrats zeroed in on his claims that Donald Trump engaged in crime before and even into his presidency. But Republicans seemed less interested in Cohen’s message than the messenger himself
PolitiFact→ Bernie Sanders – Fact-checking Bernie Sanders on a $15 minimum wage
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Fact-checking Bernie Sanders on a $15 minimum wage Supporting a $15 minimum wage has become something of a litmus test for Democratic candidates these days -- strikingly so, since as recently as his 2013 State of
FactCheck.org→ Social Posts Spin Sanders Photo
Quick Take A viral hoax claims that Sen. Bernie Sanders was arrested in 1963 for “throwing eggs” at black civil rights protesters. He was arrested while protesting on behalf of civil rights. Full Story A black-and-white photograph from 19
PolitiFact→ Ilhan Omar – Cohen and Abrams: A double standard on lying to Congress?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Cohen and Abrams: A double standard on lying to Congress? When Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and convicted felon testified before a House committee, his Republican questio
PolitiFact→ Henry Cuellar – Fact-checking Texas congressman on Border Patrol hiring under Trump administration contract
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Fact-checking Texas congressman on Border Patrol hiring under Trump administration contract The Trump administration paid a company millions of dollars to help the government hire Border Patrol agents, but only
FactCheck.org→ Video: Cohen vs. Trump
Our latest collaboration with CNN’s Jake Tapper is on Michael Cohen’s congressional testimony and instances where he contradicted past statements made by President Donald Trump. Cohen, Trump’s former personal attorney, said he
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Little Caesars NOT Giving Away 3 Large Pizzas to Everyone For 60th Anniversary
Is pizza chain Little Caesars giving away free pizza to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the chain? No, that's not true: a scam website is luring visitors by promising free pizza in exchange for completing surveys but the whole thing is a sca
Washington Post→ Trump keeps claiming the trade deficit is going down. It’s not.
Using rose-colored glasses, the president keeps touting progress on his Moby Dick -- the U.S. trade deficit. But the numbers show it keeps going up.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: AARP DID NOT Help Elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez By Supporting Democrats in the Midterms
Did the AARP -- the American Association of Retired People -- help elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Democrats in the 2018 congressional mid-term elections? No, the AARP is a non-profit group banned by federal law from contributing to o