An entertainment web site published a fictitious article containing a fake quote ostensibly uttered by Sarah Palin.
FactCheck.org→ Antifa Crackdown a Proposal, Not Law
Q: Is joining antifa now illegal and “punishable by 15 years in prison”? A: No. A headline on a website known for distorting news incorrectly describes a House bill. It has not become law and it would not make joining antifa illegal. FUL
Snopes→ Fissure Opens Up Near Yellowstone, Causing Park Closures and Irresponsible Headlines
The Yellowstone-Grand Teton National Park area is among the most geologically active in the country. That activity does not mean a super eruption is imminent.
PolitiFact→ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrong on several counts about unemployment
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrong on several counts about unemployment Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a self-described democratic socialist and former organizer for Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campa
PolitiFact→ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrong on several counts about unemployment
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrong on several counts about unemployment Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a self-described democratic socialist and former organizer for Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign, at
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Russian President Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin made several false and misleading claims during his press conference in Finland with President Donald Trump and in an interview with Fox News. Putin falsely claimed that business associates of William Browder, who had
Snopes→ Questions Linger More Than a Decade After Private LaVena Johnson’s Death
While supporters of her family believe that Johnson was "mysteriously murdered," a military investigation ruled her death was self-inflicted.
FactCheck.org→ Video: FactChecking Trump’s NATO Claims
In this video, CNN’s Jake Tapper looks at some of the false and misleading statements that President Donald Trump made at a press conference after the NATO summit in Brussels. Trump wrongly claimed that the United States is paying as much as 90 p
Snopes→ Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Snopes→ Nazi Hunter Slams Right-Wing Singer at Croatia Celebration
Nazi hunter Efraim Zuroff says Perkovic "should not be an honored guest anywhere."
Snopes→ Poison Parsnip Causes Severe Burns, Blisters on Woman’s Legs
Charlotte Murphy says she developed painful blisters overnight after brushing against poison parsnip.
Snopes→ Did 60 Lab Studies Recently Confirm a Cancer Link to a Vaccine You Had as a Child?
An attention-grabbing headline mischaracterized actual polio vaccine contamination in the 1950s and 60s as an issue relevant to today’s vaccines.
PolitiFact→ The facts behind the court case Vladimir Putin said 'falls apart'
Russian President Vladimir Putin mocked Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s charges of Russian election interference, saying on Fox News that Mueller was training his investigative powers on a small restaurant. "First of all, special counsel (R
PolitiFact→ The facts behind the court case Vladimir Putin said 'falls apart'
Russian President Vladimir Putin mocked Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s charges of Russian election interference, saying on Fox News that Mueller was training his investigative powers on a small restaurant. "First of all, special counsel (R
Snopes→ Does This Photograph Show Putin Pulling President Obama’s Tie?
A popular image seemingly shows Russian president Vladimir Putin aggressively pulling President Obama's tie.
Snopes→ Is NASA Training a 17-Year-Old Girl to Be an Astronaut?
Alyssa Carson's passion for space has fueled her desire to take part in a mission to Mars as an adult.
Snopes→ Dollar General $150 Coupon
Businesses do not celebrate their anniversaries by giving away hefty coupons to Facebook users who share and like posts. Those offers are a form of online scam.
Snopes→ A Comic-Con Without Marvel, HBO Gives Others a Chance to Pop
What started as a 300-person event in 1970 has evolved into a massive operation with events year-round.
Snopes→ San Francisco Bans Tour Buses from ‘Full House’ Residence
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency voted to ban commercial vehicles from Broderick Street after neighbors complained.
Snopes→ Michigan Twins Run for County Seats as Political Opponents
Twin sisters from western Michigan are running for county commissioner seats, but they aren't endorsing one another.
Snopes→ Elon Musk Apologizes for Calling Cave Rescue Diver a ‘Pedo’
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has apologized for calling a British diver involved in the Thailand cave rescue a pedophile.
PolitiFact→ Demand Justice – Pro-ACA group: Court pick Kavanaugh refused to uphold pre-existing condition ban
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Pro-ACA group: Court pick Kavanaugh refused to uphold pre-existing condition ban A new ad from a group with strong Democratic ties aims to pressure three Democratic senators in North Dakota, West Virginia and Ind
PolitiFact→ Demand Justice – Pro-ACA group: Court pick Kavanaugh refused to uphold pre-existing condition ban
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Pro-ACA group: Court pick Kavanaugh refused to uphold pre-existing condition ban A new ad from a group with strong Democratic ties aims to pressure three Democratic senators in North Dakota, West Virginia and Ind
Washington Post→ Phil Bredesen’s claim that Tennessee’s meth problem was ‘cut in half’
The former Tennessee governor is slicing up statistics in a misleading way now that he's running for Senate.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Account Accessed in Another Location’ Apple Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from Apple, your account was accessed in another location and the company considers this suspicious. The email urges you to open an attached file for details. The post ‘Account Accessed in Another L
Snopes→ Is the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas Suing Mass Shooting Victims?
MGM Resorts International, the parent company of Mandalay Bay, argues they are not responsible for the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival massacre.
Snopes→ Immigrant Children Describe Hunger and Cold in Detention
Wet and muddy from their trek across the Mexican border, immigrant children say they sat or lay on the cold, concrete floor of the immigration holding centers where they were taken.
Snopes→ Is George Soros Facing Prison Over $1.8 Billion in ‘Intercepted’ Campaign Contributions?
Hperpartisan web sites promulgated false claims about the billionaire's contributions to candidates in local district attorney races in 2018.
Snopes→ Was a Nevada Morgue Employee Arrested for Pimping Out Corpses for Sex?
A bizarre story posited that a Nevada morgue employee found an inventive way to combine two prominent business areas: death and sex.
Snopes→ FDA Recalls Heart Medications Containing the Active Ingredient Valsartan
Valsartan manufactured in China may have contained a "a probable human carcinogen" since 2012.
Snopes→ Did a Teenage Daughter Dressed in Dad’s ‘Stay Clear Boys’ Shirt Get Pregnant?
A young woman dressed in a "Stay Clear Boys" shirt did not exact revenge on her overprotective father by getting pregnant.
Truth or Fiction?→ Russian Mining Company Stamps Trump’s Face on New Asbestos Products-Truth!
Russian Mining Company Stamps Trump’s Face on New Asbestos Products-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A Russian mining company has sold asbestos with President Donald Trump’s face stamped on it and the phrase, ““Approved by Donald
PolitiFact→ A walk in the woulds: Donald Trump reverses Helsinki comments on Russian election interference
President Donald Trump said he misspoke during his press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. At a White House meeting about tax policy, Trump took a moment to set the record straight. He said he was surprised by the strong American respon
PolitiFact→ A walk in the woulds: Donald Trump reverses Helsinki comments on Russian election interference
President Donald Trump said he misspoke during his press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. At a White House meeting about tax policy, Trump took a moment to set the record straight. He said he was surprised by the strong American respon
Snopes→ Trump Corrects His Quote, Says Misspoke on Russian Meddling
The sentence should have been, 'I don't see any reason why I wouldn't, or why it wouldn't be Russia" instead of "why it would," Trump said.
Snopes→ Did Congress Vote to Take Away Food Stamps from 1.5 Million Veterans?
A partisan Facebook page significantly exaggerated the likely consequences of the House's version of the 2018 "farm bill."
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's questionable claim that Electoral College favors the Democrats
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump's questionable claim that Electoral College favors the Democrats It may be more than a year and a half since the presidential election, but time and again, President Donald Trump has brought up his Elect
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's questionable claim that Electoral College favors the Democrats
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump's questionable claim that Electoral College favors the Democrats It may be more than a year and a half since the presidential election, but time and again, President Donald Trump has brought up his Elect
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – No evidence of political motives in ambassador attack
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | No evidence of political motives in ambassador attack The former British ambassador to the United States was hospitalized after being attacked in a tube station. Police are still investigating the altercation,
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – No evidence of political motives in ambassador attack
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | No evidence of political motives in ambassador attack The former British ambassador to the United States was hospitalized after being attacked in a tube station. Police are still investigating the altercation,