Former professional wrestling champion "Luscious" Johnny Valiant has died after being struck crossing a street in a Pittsburgh suburb.
Snopes→ Youtube Shooter’s Bizarre Videos Key to Suspected Motive
The videos have become central to the motive authorities have settled on for the shooting: Aghdam's anger with the policies of YouTube — the world's biggest online video website.
Snopes→ NYC Police Fatally Shoot Man Carrying Metal Pipe
A tense crowd gathered after Saheed Vassell, 34, was killed around 5 p.m. on 4 April 2018 in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Washington Post→ President Trump says his ‘beautiful wall’ is being built. Nope.
The president keeps saying and tweeting that his long-promised wall is being built. But that's only if you think a fence is really a wall.
Washington Post→ President Trump says his ‘beautiful wall’ is being built. Nope.
“We’ve started building the wall.” — Donald Trump, remarks with Baltic leaders, April 3 When President Trump signed the $1.3 trillion omnibus appropriations bill in March, he was especially grumpy about the fact that it
Hoax-Slayer→ KFC ‘Genetically Manipulated Organisms’ Hoax
Message claims that fast-food outlet KFC changed its name from Kentucky Fried Chicken because it uses genetically manipulated organisms rather than real chickens and therefore cannot legally use the word "chicken" in its name. The post KFC ‘Genet
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump is off on trade gap, border crossings
AP FACT CHECK: Trump using fictitious stats in trade dispute with China, crackdown on border crossings
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake News Claims Body of Homeless Man Identified as Elvis Presley
Circulating report claims that DNA tests on the body of an elderly homeless man have identified him as Elvis Presley. The post Fake News Claims Body of Homeless Man Identified as Elvis Presley appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Is Amazon Bankrupting the United States Postal Service?
President Donald Trump has claimed the giant online retailing company is jeopardizing USPS's financial health.
Snopes→ Two New Studies Suggest Opioid Prescriptions Drop in States with Legalized Marijuana
The findings run counter to political arguments against legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
Snopes→ ‘A Point of Crisis’: Trump Orders Troops Deployed to Border
Asserting the situation had reached "a point of crisis," President Donald Trump signed a proclamation ordering the deployment of the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border to fight illegal immigration.
Snopes→ Did Facebook Suspend the Account of the Whistleblower Who Exposed Cambridge Analytica?
The social media giant suspended Christopher Wylie's account after he went public with accusations that the psychographics firm abused the platform.
Snopes→ YouTube Shooting Suspect Nasim Aghdam Purportedly Angry About Monetization
Police disclosed additional information about the motives of Nasim Aghdam after a shooting at YouTube's headquarters on 3 April 2018.
Snopes→ Sinclair Tells Minority Media Groups: Furor Over ‘Must-Read’ Anchor Video a ‘Teachable Moment’
The broadcast company was accused of pushing propaganda for a March 2018 segment which it said was actually intended to criticize fake news.
PolitiFact→ Can President Donald Trump send the military to secure the border?
Lacking money for a full border wall, President Donald Trump said he’s exploring using the military to stop illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. "We don't have laws. We have catch and release. You catch and then you immediately
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: No deputies slain on way to Clinton library
NOT REAL NEWS: An online story falsely claims 2 deputies were killed in Arkansas on their way to the Clinton Presidential Library
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump fights trade dispute with phony number
AP FACT CHECK: Trump peddles a phony number as he engages China in trade dispute
Internet Archive→ White House Briefing : CSPAN2 : April 4, 2018 3:12pm-3:58pm EDT
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PolitiFact→ Oklahoma teacher pay dispute: Does cost of living make a difference?
Teachers in about 70 Oklahoma school districts staged a week of walkouts over low pay and slender school budgets. A common talking point is that they are paid far less than teachers nationwide. Lawmakers and the governor agreed that education spending
PolitiFact→ Alex Mooney – How far has U.S. manufacturing employment fallen?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | How far has U.S. manufacturing employment fallen? There’s no question that manufacturing employment in the United States has fallen in recent decades. But did a Republican congressman from West Virginia g
Snopes→ Did Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Break Up?
The celebrity couple announced they had "lovingly chosen to separate" in April 2018.
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Scare a Group of Schoolchildren?
A video showing terrified reactions of a group of children as the president enters a classroom is actually two different clips that were edited together.
Snopes→ Toni Braxton Death Hoax
A site known for spreading fake news about the deaths of prominent musicians is at it again.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump wronlgy claims border wall is under construction
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Donald Trump wronlgy claims border wall is under construction President Donald Trump claimed his administration has kicked off one of his landmark campaign promises: the construction of a border wall with Mexi
Snopes→ Cosby Gets Pair of Key Rulings, But Not ‘Bandwagon’ Juror
The defense wanted a man who said he thought many of the women coming forward in the #MeToo movement were "jumping on the bandwagon."
Snopes→ NYC Bus Terminal Reopens; Unidentified White Powder Harmless
The police investigation occurred at the close of rush hour, when the area around the terminal is still usually packed with morning commuters.
Snopes→ YouTube Shooter Told Family Members She ‘Hated’ the Company
A woman opened fire at YouTube headquarters, wounding some people before fatally shooting herself as terrified employees huddled inside, police and witnesses said.
ABC News→ The Note: Swamp could save Pruitt
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Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Your Subscription Payment Problem’ Netflix Phishing Scam
According to this email, Netflix was unable to automatically renew your subscription due to a problem with your current payment method. The post ‘Your Subscription Payment Problem’ Netflix Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that Democrats created ‘catch and release’ policies
Trump blames Democrats for an immigration policy he dislikes, blotting out the fact that Republicans had a big hand in it, too.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that Democrats created ‘catch and release’ policies
“Border Patrol Agents are not allowed to properly do their job at the Border because of ridiculous liberal (Democrat) laws like Catch & Release. Getting more dangerous. ‘Caravans’ coming. Republicans must go to Nuclear Opt
Hoax-Slayer→ Spurious First Aid Advice – Flour For Treatment of Burns
Widely circulated message recommends covering burns with plain flour as a first aid treatment and claims that the 'miraculous' remedy will stop the burn from blistering. The post Spurious First Aid Advice – Flour For Treatment of Burns appeared f
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump cites questionable job approval rating
AP FACT CHECK: President Donald Trump is pointing to a 50 percent job approval rating that may not fully comport with reality
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake UPS Invoice Email Links to Macro Malware Download
According to this email, which purports to be from American package delivery company United Parcel Service (UPS), your new invoice is now available. The post Fake UPS Invoice Email Links to Macro Malware Download appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ The Facts Behind ‘Caravans’ of Immigrants
The President has used the occurrence of an annual human rights demonstration as a reason to deploy the military to the United States-Mexico border.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘TV Licensing Refund’ Phishing Scam
This email, which purports to be from the UK's official TV Licensing entity, claims that you are eligible for a TV Licensing refund. The post ‘TV Licensing Refund’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Woman Opens Fire at YouTube Headquarters, Wounds 3 Before Killing Herself
Officers discovered one victim with a gunshot wound when they arrived and then found the shooter with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound several minutes later, San Bruno Police Chief Ed Barberini said.
Snopes→ Is Disney Building a Massive $6.5 Billion Resort in Toronto Islands?
An April Fool's Day joke was the source of a rumor about a new Disney location.
Snopes→ Was the ‘March for Our Lives’ Permit Application Made Months Before the Parkland Shooting?
A viral story based entirely on a misunderstanding falsely insinuates that the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting was staged.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump misses mark on state of Mexico border
AP FACT CHECK: Trump wrongly blames Obama, Democrats for 'catch-and-release' policies at Mexico border, misses mark on Mexico caravan and previous deployment of US military to border