Several rural Illinois counties have taken a stand for gun rights by co-opting a word that conservatives associate with a liberal policy to skirt the law: sanctuary.
Snopes→ Egypt Says No Hidden Rooms in King Tut’s Tomb After All
New radar scans have provided conclusive evidence that there are no hidden rooms inside King Tutankhamun's burial chamber.
Snopes→ Giuliani Confounds, Contradicts as He Defends Trump in Media
President Donald Trump's new attorney, Rudy Giuliani, is delivering confounding and at times contradictory statements as he tries to lessen the legal burdens on his client.
Snopes→ Honduras Regrets U.S. Move to End Temporary Protected Status
Its foreign relations ministry said in a statement that it is a sovereign matter for Washington to decide, but added that "we deeply lament it."
Snopes→ Giuliani Not Ruling Out Chance of Trump Taking the Fifth
President Donald Trump's new attorney, Rudy Giuliani, won't rule out the possibility that the president would assert his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in the swirling Russia investigation.
Snopes→ Dallas Restaurant’s Gun Regulation Message Draws NRA’s Ire
The National Rifle Association has tweeted at followers to avoid patronizing a Dallas restaurant that said it's donating a portion its proceeds this week to "organizations dedicated to implementing reasonable and effective gun regulations."
Snopes→ South African Filmmaker Killed by Giraffe
Carlos Carvalho died after being head-butted by a giraffe while filming at a safari lodge.
Internet Archive→ President Attends Tax Reform Talk in Cleveland : CSPAN : May 5, 2018 1:29pm-2:23pm EDT
[LIVE] President Trump travels to Cleveland to discuss the tax reform legislation passed in December. Sponsor: White House Travel | Domestic Trip.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Col
Snopes→ Were Love Bugs Created by a Genetic Experiment Gone Wrong?
These overly amorous critters are native to Central America, not the result of a genetic experiment gone wrong at the University of Florida.
FactCheck.org→ Food Security, Stormy Daniels, Robert Mueller
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Snopes→ Did Hillary Clinton Die Unexpectedly of a Rare Disease?
Unimaginative political trolling turns monotonous.
Snopes→ Sinko de Mayo
Humor about cargo lost in the Titanic's sinking leading to the creation of the Cinco de Mayo observance has been taken too literally by some.
Snopes→ What Is Cinco de Mayo?
The Cinco de Mayo holiday is not a celebration of Mexico's achieving independence from Spain, nor is it a major holiday in Mexico.
Internet Archive→ President Trump White House Departure Remarks : CSPAN : May 5, 2018 3:03am-3:12am EDT
Upon his departure from the White House for a trip to Texas, President Trump talked to reporters and answered questions about outside counsel Rudy Giuliani , as well as on North Korea and trade relations with China....This item belongs to: movies/TV-CS
Snopes→ California Now the Fifth-Largest Economy in the World
All economic sectors except agriculture contributed to California's higher gross domestic product, according to new federal data.
Snopes→ Are Two-Headed Sharks Terrorizing the Ocean?
A number of outlets reported on the discovery of a two-headed shark fetus by sharing doctored images of fully-grown sharks with two heads.
FactCheck.org→ No Release of ‘Private’ Trump Tapes
Q: Have former White House staffers released a “private tape recording” of President Donald Trump? A: No. That claim comes from a false headline on an old story. FULL ANSWER Recordings of various kinds have dogged President Donald Trump
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Establish a ‘Religious Office’ in the White House?
A Facebook meme gets the basic facts right, but misses some important context.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Misleading Attack on Mueller Team
President Donald Trump made several misleading comments when questioning the impartiality of Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III and his investigative team. Trump said, “In all fairness, Bob Mueller worked for [President] Obama for eight years
Snopes→ Does the Honey Browser Extension Work?
Is the browser extension Honey (which automatically applies coupons and finds deals) real or a scam?
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump's NRA speech, fact-checked
After a week of news about Stormy Daniels, President Donald Trump headed to Dallas to speak to members of the National Rifle Association. Trump repeated talking points against gun control, warned against illegal immigration, and complained about Democr
Snopes→ Is Trump Nominating Dr. Oz to the Presidential Council on Sport, Fitness and Nutrition?
In early May 2018, President Trump announced his intention to nominate the controversial doctor to the Presidential Council on Sport, Fitness and Nutrition.
Internet Archive→ President Trump at NRA Convention : CSPAN : May 4, 2018 3:37pm-4:28pm EDT
President Trump addressed the NRA's Annual Leadership forum for the second straight year. Sponsor: National Rifle Association,White House Travel | Domestic Trip.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN.This item has files of the following types: Closed Ca
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Smallville’ Star Allison Mack Trafficked Children to Clintons, Rothschilds-Fiction!
‘Smallville’ Star Allison Max Trafficked Children to Clintons, Rothschilds-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Smallville Star Allison confessed that she sold child to the Clintons and Rothschilds as part of a global sex-trafficking ring. The Truth
Snopes→ No Nobel Literature Prize This Year, But Two Prizes in 2019
Two Nobel Prizes in Literature will be handed out next year, the 2018 prize and the 2019 prize.
Snopes→ More Arrests Expected in Case Against ‘Smallville’ Actress
Authorities expect to make more arrests in the sex-trafficking investigation of a self-help group that's already resulted in charges against former "Smallville" actress Allison Mack.
Snopes→ Is This a Vampire Squid Turning Itself Inside Out?
A video showing a cephalopod contorting to confuse predators ended up confusing some viewers, as well.
FactCheck.org→ Michelle Wolf Not Booted From Hulu
Q: Did Hulu cancel a Michelle Wolf comedy special because of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner? A: No. That claim originated on a self-described satire website. There’s no evidence Wolf was scheduled to do a special for H
FactCheck.org→ False Headline in Philly Starbucks Settlement
Q: Did the two black men arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks “settle for $2 million” from the city? A: No. The city agreed to pay the men $1 each and establish a $200,000 grant program for young entrepreneurs. The men also received an undisclose
Snopes→ Milwaukee Cop Suspended After Violent Arrest Caught on Video
Four Milwaukee police officers are under investigation for kicking and punching an African American man while he was restrained on the ground during a confrontational arrest that was captured in several videos.
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: No Clinton tie in Mack’s sex trafficking case
NOT REAL NEWS: A story claiming 'Smallville' actor Allison Mack sold children to the Clintons combines falsehoods with information from Mack's real criminal case involving alleged sex trafficking
Snopes→ Trump Says Giuliani Needs to ‘Get Facts Straight’ on Stormy
President Donald Trump insisted that 'we're not changing any stories' about the 2016 hush payment to porn actress Stormy Daniels.
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
PolitiFact→ Mike Braun – Indiana's Mike Braun overplays opponents' records on Obama trade deals
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Indiana's Mike Braun overplays opponents' records on Obama trade deals Lifelong political rivals Todd Rokita and Luke Messer have been locked in a bitter personal feud to represent Indiana in the U.S. Senate for
Snopes→ Hawaii Volcano Forces 1,500 from Homes as Lava Bubbles Up
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted, sending lava shooting into the air in the residential neighborhood and prompting mandatory evacuation orders for nearby residents.
Snopes→ Gigi Hadid, Vogue Italia Apologize for Darkened Skin Tone
Gigi Hadid and Vogue Italia have separately apologized for the May 2018 Vogue Italia cover showing the top model with a darker skin tone and hair color.
ABC News→ The Note: When Trump’s words make his job worse
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Washington Post→ The kooky tale of ‘Cocaine Mitch’
An attack ad in West Virginia takes aim at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell with a colorful but fact-free nickname.
Washington Post→ The kooky tale of ‘Cocaine Mitch’
“One of my goals as U.S. senator will be to ditch ‘Cocaine Mitch.’ ” — U.S. Senate primary candidate Don Blankenship (R-W.Va.), in an ad attacking Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) “Having cocaine on a family-owned
Snopes→ Cambridge Analytica Shuts Down — But Key Figures Open New Firm
The firm is under investigation in both the United States and Britain.