How factual is the claim that the name of the children's game 'tag' originated as the acronym of 'touch and go'?
FactCheck.org→ Unaccompanied Minors in Deportation Proceedings
Q: Is it true that a 1-year-old child has never appeared as a defendant in immigration court — until this year? A: No. Unaccompanied children in the U.S. illegally, including those as young as 1, have previously appeared in court. Some children
Snopes→ Florida Mayor Apologizes for Fight over ‘Starry Night’ Home
The Mount Dora City Council unanimously agreed the couple can keep the mural, and the city must pay them $15,000 and remove a property lien.
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – Misleading story links San Juan mayor to hurricane relief fraud
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Misleading story links San Juan mayor to hurricane relief fraud A headline on an online story says, "Puerto Rico mayor facing fraud charges over $3M in federal disaster relief." The article includes a photo
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – Misleading story links San Juan mayor to hurricane relief fraud
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Misleading story links San Juan mayor to hurricane relief fraud A headline on an online story says, "Puerto Rico mayor facing fraud charges over $3M in federal disaster relief." The article includes a photo
Snopes→ Did Queen Elizabeth Wear a Brooch Gifted by President Obama While Meeting President Trump?
Theories about the symbolism behind the monarch's fashion choices are founded on assumptions that collapse when tested.
Snopes→ Does the Cancer Act of 1939 Make It Illegal to Cure Cancer?
The act, which has had all but one of its provisions replaced or repealed, prevents anyone from advertising a cure for cancer to the general public in the UK.
Snopes→ Did a Serial Killer Babysitter Place Barbed Wire Around a Baby Crib?
An odd video purportedly showing a babysitter placing barbed wire around a crib was staged for a "creepypasta" video channel.
Snopes→ Is San Francisco Registering ‘Illegal Aliens’ to Vote?
Non-citizen residents of San Francisco who have children can now register to vote in local school board elections.
Snopes→ The Beatles’ ‘All You Need is Love’ Adapted for Picture Book
Two new children's books will add pictures to the words of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Snopes→ Bruce Springsteen Surprises Audience at Billy Joel Concert
Joel told the energetic crowd he had a guest coming onstage who has won a Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
Snopes→ ‘Brady Bunch’ House for Sale for Nearly $1.9M
Records show George and Violet McCallister bought the two-bedroom, three-bathroom split-level home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles in 1973 for $61,000.
Snopes→ Giant Statue of Bare-Chested Jeff Goldblum Pops up in London
A 25ft statue of actor Jeff Goldblum's in a pose from a scene in the first Jurassic Park movie appeared at Potters Fields Park, London.
Snopes→ Zuckerberg Clarifies Stance on Policy for Holocaust Deniers
The portion of the interview was about hate speech and its potential impact in regions of strife. After his comments led to an outcry online, Zuckerberg sent an email to Swisher attempting to expand on what he had said.
Snopes→ Injuries Reported in Blast at Pennsylvania Army Depot
Authorities say an explosion at an Army depot in Pennsylvania has left some workers injured.
PolitiFact→ Did 'zero-tolerance' policy reduce illegal immigration?
The Donald Trump administration billed its "zero-tolerance" immigration policy as an escalated effort needed to address a "crisis" at the border, even though apprehensions were at their lowest point in decades. The policy, which som
PolitiFact→ Did 'zero-tolerance' policy reduce illegal immigration?
The Donald Trump administration billed its "zero-tolerance" immigration policy as an escalated effort needed to address a "crisis" at the border, even though apprehensions were at their lowest point in decades. The policy, which som
Washington Post→ Who’s in favor of abortion?
Do 7 in 10 Americans think Roe v. Wade should be overturned and abortion should be legal, as abortion rights advocates say? Or is it a 50/50 split, as Trump said?
Snopes→ Tale of Sex, Deception Emerges About Suspected Russian Agent
A 29-year-old gun-rights activist suspected of being a covert Russian agent was likely in contact with Kremlin operatives while living in the United States, prosecutors said, accusing her of using sex and deception to forge influential connections.
FactCheck.org→ Ocasio-Cortez Wrong on Cause of Low Unemployment
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Democratic nominee for New York’s 14th Congressional District, wrongly claimed that the low U.S. unemployment rate was “because everyone has two jobs.” The number of people holding more than one job has n
Snopes→ Did Sarah Palin Bash NATO Allies for Not Helping During World War II?
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.