The New York Mets say former slugger Rusty Staub has died at 73.
Snopes→ Trump Calls Roseanne Barr After Debut of Show
President Donald Trump called Barr after an estimated 18.4 million viewers tuned in for the reboot of "Roseanne."
Snopes→ Cosby’s Legal Team Pressuring Judge to Quit, Delay Retrial
Bill Cosby's lawyers are expected to make a last-ditch effort to postpone the comedian's sexual assault retrial.
Snopes→ Fast-Moving Fire Kills 68 at Venezuela Police Station Jail
In a state police station housing more than one hundred prisoners, a riot culminated in a fire, requiring authorities to open a hole in a wall to rescue the inmates.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking claims about Trump’s citizenship question in the census
A citizenship question slated for the next census has itself raised big questions. We try to answer some of them and dig into the rhetoric in this debate.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking claims about Trump’s citizenship question in the Census
The Trump administration’s move to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census has itself raised all sorts of questions about the rights of voters, minorities and immigrants. The Justice Department says it requested the change because it needs more
Hoax-Slayer→ Fact Check — Have Police Issued Warnings About Poison Being Injected into Bottled Water?
According to a message that is currently circulating via social media, law enforcement and government officials are warning consumers to check the tops of bottled water for possible tampering. The post Fact Check — Have Police Issued Warnings Abo
Hoax-Slayer→ HSBC ‘Payment Advice’ Malware Email
This email purports to be a payment advice from Global Payments and Cash Management at HSBC. The 'auto-generated' email suggests that you open an attached file to view the payment advice document. The post HSBC ‘Payment Advice’ Malware E
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump officials strain truth on census change
AP FACT CHECK: White House, Commerce Department aren't telling the full story on their politically charged decision to ask people about their citizenship in the 2020 census
Snopes→ Was the NRA Founded to Protect Black People from the Ku Klux Klan?
Revisionist accounts of the origin of the National Rifle Association say it was formed to help freed slaves defend themselves against racist attacks after the Civil War.
Snopes→ Are These the Northern Lights Seen From Space?
A purported photograph of an aurora is actually a screenshot from a computer animation.
Hoax-Slayer→ FACEBOOK HOAX — ‘Type BFF to See if Your Account is Protected’
According to a post that is circulating rapidly on Facebook, you can check the security status of your Facebook account just by typing the letters "BFF" as a comment. The post FACEBOOK HOAX — ‘Type BFF to See if Your Account is Protected
Snopes→ Did Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb Sign a Law Mandating Women Disclose Abortions or Face Jail Time?
Vague social media posts and news items led to confusion over a broad Indiana law addressing "abortion complications."
PolitiFact→ What you need to know about the Census’ citizenship question
The Trump administration’s plans to include a citizenship question on the 2020 Census got immediate pushback from Democratic lawmakers and immigrant rights advocates, who said the question instills fear in immigrant communities and will lead to a
Truth or Fiction?→ David Hogg Graduated in 2015, Didn’t Attend Parkland High School-Fiction!
David Hogg Graduated in 2015, Didn’t Attend Parkland High School-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: David Hogg graduated from Redondo Shores High School in 2015. Hogg didn’t graduate from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, and he wasn’t p
Snopes→ Did Emma González ‘Admit’ to Bullying the Parkland School Shooter?
Conspiracy theorists tried to discredit the mass shooting survivor (again) by ignoring the suspect's history of disturbing behavior.
Snopes→ The Levitating Street Performer, Explained
A viral video purportedly showing a street performer levitating left many people scratching their heads and wondering: How?
Snopes→ Links Between Gulf Crisis and Trump Campaign Operatives Emerge
A British defense contractor linked to embattled psychographics firm Cambridge Analytica was hired by UAE to push social media posts accusing Qatar of sponsoring terrorism.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Is the United States third in murders and are outlier cities to blame? No.
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Is the United States third in murders and are outlier cities to blame? No. A viral meme shared on social media following the Parkland, Fla., shooting claimed the United States has the third-highest count of
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump wrongly claims GOP can hold top court
AP FACT CHECK: Trump asserts Republicans can, and must always hold Supreme Court, the unelected branch of government.
FactCheck.org→ No Truth in ISIS-Obama Speed Dial Story
Q: Did an ISIS leader have former President Obama on speed dial? A: No. That story was first shared on a website that calls its work satire. FULL ANSWER When we did a Google search for the name “Asam al Alasam,” the search engine’s first result
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: Muslim nurses in U.K. must still wash hands
NOT REAL NEWS: Muslim nurses in the U.K. must still wash their hands, despite the claim in an online story that they can opt out of the practice for religious reasons.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Did the U.S. have a $500 billion deficit with China in 2017?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Did the U.S. have a $500 billion deficit with China in 2017? President Donald Trump ratcheted up pressure on Beijing by announcing tariffs on up to $60 billion worth of imported Chinese goods. Trump has long b
Washington Post→ A year later: Does Trump’s Mexico City policy ban funds to groups that ‘even mention’ abortion?
The increased breath of the Mexico City policy under President Trump inches NARAL's claim toward accuracy, but it's not quite there.
Washington Post→ A year later: Does Trump’s Mexico City policy ban funds to groups that ‘even mention’ abortion?
On Jan. 23, 2017, President Trump signed a memorandum reinstating a Reagan-era policy that bans U.S. aid to international health groups that promote abortions. At the time, a tweet from NARAL Pro-Choice America caught our eye. It claimed “the global
Snopes→ Did Russia Erect a Monument to Native Americans in Front of the United States Embassy in Moscow?
There was a well-publicized petition to construct such a monument, but it has not been realized and was likely driven by Russian-American tensions.
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Has Citizenship Been A Standard Census Question?
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said a question about U.S. citizenship was included in every census from 1965 to 2000. Census history tells a more nuanced story. (Image credit: Census.gov/Screenshot by NPR)
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Has Citizenship Been A Standard Census Question?
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said a question about U.S. citizenship was included in every census from 1965 to 2000. Census history tells a more nuanced story. (Image credit: Census.gov/Screenshot by NPR)
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According to this post, which is currently circulating rapidly on Facebook, large retailer Tesco is giving away vouchers worth £40. The post urges you to click to get your free voucher. The post Free £40 Tesco Voucher Giveaway Facebook Scam appear
Internet Archive→ White House Briefing : CSPAN : March 27, 2018 6:00pm-6:24pm EDT
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders took questions on a range of issues, including the decision to expel 60 Russian diplomats from the U.S. and allegations that hush money payments were made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 ca
Truth or Fiction?→ Planned Parenthood Calls For Disney Princes Who’s Had an Abortion-Investigation Pending!
Planned Parenthood Calls For Disney Princes Who’s Had an Abortion-Investigation Pending! Summary of eRumor: A Planned Parenthood affiliate in Pennsylvania tweeted that we need a Disney princess who’s had an abortion, who’s pro-choice,
Snopes→ Did David Hogg Give a Nazi Salute?
A Parkland school shooting survivor was accused — falsely — of giving a Nazi salute at the end of his "March for Our Lives" speech.
Snopes→ Did Planned Parenthood Say There Should Be a Disney Princess Who Had an Abortion?
Screenshots of a purported Planned Parenthood tweet circulated that appear to suggest a controversial idea for a Disney heroine.
Snopes→ Was Emma González Photographed Swinging an Umbrella at a Truck?
A famous 2007 photograph of singer Britney Spears is being used to spread a false accusation against the mass shooting survivor turned gun safety advocate.
Snopes→ Did David Hogg Offer Contrasting Stances on the First and Second Amendments?
The Parkland school shooting survivor opposes a requirement for clear backpacks, but he has also stated repeatedly that he supports the Second Amendment.
PolitiFact→ Spending bill's gun research line: Does it nullify Dickey amendment?
One of the hurdles in the gun policy debate is a lack of hard data. Tucked in the just-passed $1.3 trillion spending package is a single sentence that its authors say points the country in a new direction. The guts of the text come down to this: "
FactCheck.org→ Pelosi Isn’t Calling for Trump’s Impeachment
Q: Has Nancy Pelosi introduced articles of impeachment for Donald Trump? A: No. The House Democratic leader has repeatedly opposed calls for impeachment. FULL ANSWER Nancy Pelosi, minority leader in the House of Representatives, has maintained her opp
Snopes→ Was a Scuba Diver Hospitalized After Getting His Penis Stuck in a Giant Clam?
Rumors about a sexually adventurous scuba diver brought down by a shellfish allergy originated with a satirical web site.
Snopes→ ‘Roseanne’ Reboot Picks Up Where Show Left Off, Adds Trump
For the reboot, Roseanne will be at odds with her sister Jackie, played by Laurie Metcalf, over President Donald Trump.
PolitiFact→ Does Mike Pence call his wife ‘Mother’?
The old-fashioned quality of Vice President Mike Pence’s relationship with wife Karen has made their marriage something of an obsession. Pence said in 2002 that in the interest of "building a zone around (his) marriage," he never dines