The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Stewart off the mark in repeated attacks on Kaine's support for military During a recent debate, Republican Corey Stewart criticized incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine for his frequent opposition to President Donald Tru
Snopes→ White House: Nothing Malicious In Trump-Putin Omission
The White House says its stenographer uses White House audio to produce transcripts.
Snopes→ Spokeswoman: First Lady Will Watch TV Channel of Her Choice
Melania Trump's spokeswoman says the first lady will watch whatever she wants on TV.
Snopes→ Researchers Use Leaf Blower to See How Lizards Endure Storms
Tropical lizards have a stick-to-itiveness in high wind that puts TV weather reporters to shame. Now we know why, thanks in part to a high-powered leaf blower.
Snopes→ Did All Christian Churches in Dearborn, Michigan, Close in April 2018?
A notorious producer of fake news attempted to provoke outrage with yet another fabricated memetic claim.
PolitiFact→ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – Ocasio-Cortez: In New York City, there are 3 vacant apartments for each homeless person
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Ocasio-Cortez: In New York City, there are 3 vacant apartments for each homeless person New York Democratic congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has put poverty and inequality at the center of her c
Snopes→ Shortage Prompts German Brewers’ Appeal for Bottles, Crates
Spokesman Marc-Oliver Huhnholz said some brewers have only limited supplies of bottles left.
Snopes→ Driver Hits 142 Mph … Right After Being Cited for Speeding
Deputies first stopped the 2018 Ford Mustang around 1 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 80 near North Platte after it was recorded driving 92 mph in a 75 mph zone.
FactCheck.org→ False Headline Revives Voter Fraud Claim
Q: Did Fox News reveal that President Obama rigged the 2016 election with “4 million illegal votes”? A: No. That falsehood is based on a pre-election interview with an election lawyer who discussed the possibility of votes being cast on behalf of d
Snopes→ Water is Buried Beneath Martian Landscape, Study Says
The discovery, based on observations by a European spacecraft, generated excitement from experts.
Snopes→ No Break For KitKat in Europe as Trademark Request Rejected
The court instead sided with the makers of Kvikk Lunsj, a Norwegian snack that is a long-time favorite of hikers and skiers — and is shaped almost exactly like a KitKat.
Snopes→ Pregnant Again! April the Giraffe’s Calf is Due in March
Jordon Patch of Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York, announced the pregnancy on NBC's "Today" show.
Snopes→ Did the #WalkAway Campaign Use Stock Photographs for People It Claimed Left the Democratic Party?
The founder of a viral political campaign claims memes featuring stock photo models instead of real people were not produced by the WalkAway Campaign.
Snopes→ Parkland Shooting Students to Appear Before US Open
Other performers include Echosmith and In Real Life.
Snopes→ Live Nation Cancels Demi Lovato’s Atlantic City Beach Show
Lovato's representative said she was awake and recovering with her family after she was reportedly hospitalized for an overdose.
Snopes→ Appeals Court: 2nd Amendment Protects Open Carry of Guns
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Second Amendment protects the right to openly carry a gun in public for self-defense.
Snopes→ Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Vandalized
A vandal has destroyed President Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
PolitiFact→ Mike Pence – Mike Pence accurately cites ICE arrest, deportation data for 2017
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Mike Pence accurately cites ICE arrest, deportation data for 2017 Vice President Mike Pence countered Democratic attacks of an immigration agency by highlighting the agency’s enforcement success. Some Democrats
Washington Post→ No, HHS Secretary Azar did not say ‘zero tolerance’ children received a ‘great act of American generosity’
An attack ad by an abortion-rights group cites HHS Secretary's Alex Azar's quote out of context.
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Romaine Lettuce is NOT Covered With a Layer of Plastic
According to various posts that circulate via social media and video sharing websites, romaine lettuce leaves are covered by a thin film of plastic. The posts feature videos showing people peeling off the supposed plastic film from the lettuce leaves.
Snopes→ Judge: Release Immigrant Held After Army Base Pizza Delivery
A judge has ordered the immediate release of an Ecuadorean immigrant who was held for deportation after he delivered pizza to a Brooklyn Army installation.
Snopes→ Pop Star Demi Lovato Awake and Recovering with Family
A representative for Demi Lovato says she is awake and recovering with her family after the pop singer was reportedly hospitalized for an overdose.
Snopes→ Trump Recorded Discussing Paying for Playboy Model’s Story
President Donald Trump was recorded by his longtime personal lawyer discussing buying the rights to a Playboy model's story about an affair she claims she had with Trump and at one point can be heard saying "pay with cash."
Snopes→ Dubious Conspiracy Theory Links Putin’s Daughter to Russia-Trump Collusion
Unusual pre-election communication between a Russian bank and a Trump Organization server may have occurred but has no credible link to Putin’s daughter.
Hoax-Slayer→ Can Too Much Mobile Gaming Burst Blood Vessels in Your Eyes?
According to a warning that is currently circulating via Facebook, playing mobile phone games for too long can cause the blood vessels in your eyes to burst. The post Can Too Much Mobile Gaming Burst Blood Vessels in Your Eyes? appeared first on Hoax-S
Snopes→ Did a Child Suffer Chemical Burns from a Skechers Light-Up Shoe?
Sherry Foster said that although her son will recover, he is now afraid to wear shoes.
Snopes→ D’oh! ‘Simpsons’ Writer Says Show Not Based in Massachusetts
A veteran writer for "The Simpsons" says the show isn't based in Massachusetts despite several references to the state.
Snopes→ Did Whoopi Goldberg Call Judge Jeanine Pirro as ‘Sand N***er?’
An unsubstantiated accusation that Whoopi Goldberg used a racial slur in reference to Judge Jeanine Pirro originated with a disreputable source.
Snopes→ Saudi Arabian Woman Faces 2 Years Prison for Hugging Singer
A young Saudi Arabian woman has been charged with breaking the country's anti-harassment laws for jumping on stage and hugging a popular singer.
Snopes→ Bad Dogs Die Young, Many from Euthanasia, British Study Says
Bad dogs tend to die young, according to a British study that says aggression, excessive barking and disobedience are among behaviors that can doom canine pets to an early demise.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: NO UN Plan Revealed To Flood America With 600 Million Migrants
Did the UN reveal a plan to flood America with 600 million immigrants? No, that's not true. Writer Paul Joseph Watson took a U.N. study published in 2000 calculating several possible scenarios for the evolution of the population of various cou
Snopes→ Are Bush’s Baked Beans Being Recalled?
A 'zombie' recall notice from 2017 prompted by defective can seams continues to be presented as new and current.
Snopes→ Does This Video Show Injuries Created with Makeup to Fool the Public About Atrocities?
A video featuring a Palestinian makeup artist was used as propaganda to claim that reports of atrocities in Syria and Israel had been faked.
PolitiFact→ Tim Kaine – Kaine correct that Stewart skipped board meeting to campaign for Roy Moore
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Kaine correct that Stewart skipped board meeting to campaign for Roy Moore During a recent campaign debate, Sen. Tim Kaine took aim at Republican Corey Stewart’s support for former Senate candidate Roy Moore, wh
PolitiFact→ Patrick Morrisey – Did Joe Manchin say yes to repealing Obamacare, as opponent's ad says?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Did Joe Manchin say yes to repealing Obamacare, as opponent's ad says? The U.S. Senate race in West Virginia got a little hotter with the release of an ad by Republican Patrick Morrisey, who’s challengin
Snopes→ Ivanka Trump to Shutter Fashion Brand, According to Media Reports
The New York Post reported that staff have been informed that they’re being laid off.” The Wall Street Journal is also reporting the closure.
Snopes→ Did Elizabeth Holtzman Send DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen a Strongly-Worded Resignation?
The former Democratic Congresswomen accused the Department of Homeland Security of "making war on immigrants and refugees" in a letter that went viral in July 2018.
Snopes→ Are These the Defense Ministers of Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Germany and Russia?
A photograph showing four female defense ministers from Norway, Sweden, Netherlands and Germany and their male counterpart from Russia is real but outdated.
Snopes→ Police: 2 Men on Motorcycle with Stolen Fish Tank Arrested
Niles Municipal Court officials say 52-year-old Mitchell Adkins and 46-year-old Christopher Binion have pleaded not guilty to theft charges.
Snopes→ Super Bowl Champ to Play Sax With Philadelphia Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra has acquired a Super Bowl champion. Eagles center Jason Kelce will play baritone saxophone with the orchestra.