Police say the pose appears to be the man's "unique" ritual.
Snopes→ Democrats Gain in Statehouses as Some GOP Lawmakers Defect
"The Republican Party, for all of its statements of having a big tent, continues to limit the tent," said Kansas state Sen. Barbara Bollier, of Mission Hills, one of the switchers.
FactCheck.org→ Wheeler’s Misleading Carbon Emissions Math
During his confirmation hearing on Jan. 16, Andrew Wheeler, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency, repeatedly used a misleading statistic to defend the EPA’s proposed replacement for the Obama administrati
Snopes→ Trump Appears to Sour on Congressional Border Security Talks
In a barrage of morning tweets, President Trump sent mixed messages about his border wall demand.
Snopes→ ICE Force-Feeding Detainees on Hunger Strike
The men say they stopped eating to protest verbal abuse and threats of deportation from guards. They are also upset about lengthy lock ups while awaiting legal proceedings.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Scientists Did NOT Say Being Single Will Kill You Faster Than Obesity
Did scientists say being single will kill you faster than obesity? No, that's not true: a clickbait site misinterpreted a study and put a claim in a headline that is not actually made by the scientists. The story originated from an article pub
Washington Post→ Ocasio-Cortez’s 70-percent tax rate: Not so radical?
When the income levels for tax rates over the decades are adjusted to current dollars, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's tax proposal is more conservative than the system in place under Eisenhower.
Snopes→ Were 15 Homeless People Found Frozen to Death in Chicago?
A picture of a Canadian man was repurposed online to prod social media users to think about how "blessed" they are.
Snopes→ Were President Trump’s Border Wall Specs Designed to Benefit a Russian Oligarch?
A chain message made a series of questionable assertions about President Trump’s signature border wall and Russian steel magnate Roman Abramovich.
Snopes→ Did Ronald Reagan Always Wear a Jacket in the Oval Office?
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz renewed interest in a longstanding rumor about the former U.S. president's attire.
Hoax-Slayer→ Facebook Scam Promises Free Air New Zealand Tickets to All
A message making its way around Facebook is claiming that Air New Zealand is giving all users 2 free flight tickets as a means of celebrating the company's 79th birthday. The post Facebook Scam Promises Free Air New Zealand Tickets to All appeared f
Snopes→ Police: No Footage Yet Showing ‘Empire’ Actor Being Attacked
Chicago has one of the nation's most sophisticated and extensive video surveillance systems, including thousands of cameras on street poles, skyscrapers, buses and in train tunnels.
Snopes→ Parole Recommended for Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten
Van Houten was among the followers in Charles Manson's murderous cult who stabbed to death wealthy grocer Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary, in 1969.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Elderly Couple Did NOT Burn Down House During Sex Game Involving WW2 Flamethrower
Did an elderly couple from Sand Springs, Oklahoma burn down their house after a sex game involving a flamethrower? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian entertainment website that makes a living by publishing fictional stori
Snopes→ Did a Democrat-Controlled U.S. House Committee Plan to Remove ‘So Help You God’ from Oaths?
Fox News posted what appeared to be a draft of new rules for the Committee on Natural Resources in January 2019.
Snopes→ ‘It’s Too Cold!’ Mr. Hot Dog Says No School in South Dakota
Mr. Hot Dog suggested students can instead watch Netflix or bake a cake, but "No Fortnite!"
Snopes→ Dems Make Opening Offer, with No Money for Trump’s Wall
It's just a starting point. A top Democrat acknowledged that "everything is on the table," including the border barriers demanded by Trump.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: NO Proof Champagne Protects the Brain From Dementia
Does Champagne protect the brain from dementia? No, contrary to what a viral article says there is no proof for this claim yet. The story is based on a misinterpretation of the results of a 2013 study of the effect of Champagne on the spatia
FactCheck.org→ Pelosi Didn’t Spend $497 Million on Renovations
Quick Take Nancy Pelosi did not spend $497 million on office renovations during the government shutdown. That claim originated from a self-described satirical website, but it has now spread to other websites and social media posts without a disclaimer.
FactCheck.org→ More Voter Fraud Misinformation from Trump
President Donald Trump wrongly claims that “58,000 non-citizens voted in Texas, with 95,000 non-citizens registered to vote.” This latest voter fraud misinformation from the president is based on the state’s efforts to match driver
Lead Stories→ Fake News: 63-year-old Daycare Owner Did NOT Breastfeed Toddlers in Public While Smoking Crystal Meth
Did 63-year-old daycare owner Ivanka Kuklinski from Columbus, Ohio breastfeed toddlers in public while smoking crystal meth? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian entertainment website that makes a living by publishing ficti
Snopes→ Immigration Lawyers Blast Delays in Citizenship, Green Cards
The lawyers said U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services — which is funded by application filing fees — is shifting its focus away from serving immigrant applicants and becoming "a third immigration enforcement component of DHS."
Snopes→ Apple Busts Facebook for Distributing Data-Sucking App
"This is very flagrantly not allowed," said Strafach, CEO of Guardian Mobile Firewall. "It's mind-blowing how defiant Facebook was acting."
Snopes→ Did the Republican National Committee Block Challengers to President Trump’s Re-Election?
The RNC passed a resolution supporting President Trump at a winter 2019 gathering but didn't completely preclude an intra-party challenge.
Snopes→ Parts of Midwest Colder than Antarctica During Deep Freeze
"They are life-threatening conditions and temperatures."
Snopes→ James Ingram, Grammy-Winning R&B Singer, Dead at 66
In a statement, Quincy Jones called Ingram his "baby brother."
Truth or Fiction?→ Does Ariana Grande’s ‘Seven Rings’ Tattoo Actually Mean ‘Charcoal Grill’ in Japanese?
On January 30 2019, entertainment outlets began reporting that singer Ariana Grande showed off a Japanese character tattoo she believed translated to “seven rings” — and the publicity revealed that the ink actually said “charcoal g
Snopes→ Is #BellLetsTalk a Legitimate Fundraising Effort for Mental Health?
This question comes up because many social media posts promising money for online interactions have proved to be hoaxes.
Truth or Fiction?→ Chuck Schumer Border Wall 2013 vs. 2018
In January 2019, the Facebook page “McGroarty for Freedom” shared the following meme, which contrasted purported positions held by Sen. Chuck Schumer in 2013 and 2018 on the topic of a border wall to separate the United States from Mexico:
Snopes→ Did the DHS Find That 12 Million-Plus Votes for Trump Were Never Counted?
And if so, does he get an extra year in office to make up for it?
Truth or Fiction?→ Did the Media Ignore a Devastating Tornado in Cuba?
On January 28 2019, a Facebook user shared the following image set and claim (automatically translated) about a purported and unreported tornado that caused widespread devastation in Cuba: Last night a tornado destroyed everything in its path in Havana
Snopes→ Trump Disputes ‘Naive’ Intel Chiefs on North Korea, Iran
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said intelligence does not support the idea that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will eliminate his nuclear weapons.
Snopes→ Trump Organization to Use E-Verify for Worker Status Checks
Workers at a Trump club in New Jersey came forward to allege managers there had hired them knowing they were in the country illegally.
Snopes→ Brown U Criticized for Using Live Pigs in Medical Training
A medical school spokeswoman said she didn't know about the complaint and didn't immediately respond to questions about the use of pigs.
Snopes→ Deep Freeze Envelops Midwest, Even Stops the Mail
Officials were focused on protecting vulnerable people from the cold , including the homeless, seniors and those living in substandard housing.
Snopes→ Trump Says ‘Wall’ Must Be Part of Lawmakers’ Border Deal
Left on their own, House and Senate lawmakers say they could easily reach a border security deal as they have for two years in a row. But whether Trump would sign it is another matter altogether.
Washington Post→ Why did Kamala Harris withhold support for special investigations of police shootings?
Harris said she never took a position on any bill because of her duties as attorney general. But that’s not accurate. Her archived news releases show she took positions on a range of pending bills.
Hoax-Slayer→ USPS ‘We Have Sent You a Message’ Malware Email
According to this message, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has sent you an email containing confidential personal information. The post USPS ‘We Have Sent You a Message’ Malware Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Call for Lighter Sentences for Would-Be ISIS Recruits?
The Minnesota Democrat sent a letter to a U.S. District Court judge in 2016. What exactly did she write?
Snopes→ Campaign Cash Paid Former New York AG’s Legal Bills After #MeToo Fall
The practice is legal, but reform activists say Eric Schneiderman and other politicians are exploiting lax campaign finance rules.