The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is airing ads across the country to boost Democrats’ chances of taking control of the House. But we found several ads that ran afoul of the facts. An ad in Iowa misleadingly says that “50 per
Snopes→ 20 Men Jailed for Sex Abuse of Teenagers in Northern England
The cases are the latest in a series of prosecutions in northern English towns and cities for child sexual exploitation involving men of mostly Pakistani heritage.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Canadians Do NOT Face Donut Shortage After First Day Of Cannabis Legalization
Is Canada facing a donut shortage after the first day of cannabis legalization? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian satire website after cannabis was officially legalized, but the donut part is not real. The story origina
Snopes→ Trump Says Without Evidence That Dems Are Behind ‘Caravan’
"This will be an election of Kavanaugh, the caravan, law and order, and common sense," Trump said.
Snopes→ Worsening Odds Lead to Bigger Lottery Jackpots
Most people don't expect to win and instead think the $2 ticket is a small price to dream and be part of a wishful conversation with co-workers or family.
PolitiFact→ Senate Leadership Fund – Senate Leadership Fund distorts Heidi Heitkamp's record on immigration
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Senate Leadership Fund distorts Heidi Heitkamp's record on immigration An ad released by the Senate Leadership Fund in the North Dakota Senate race paints incumbent Heidi Heitkamp as two-faced when it comes to
Snopes→ Ex-Interpol Leader’s Wife: “Everybody in China Is at Risk”
The wife of the former Interpol president who is being detained in China on bribery charges says she has been contacted by Chinese diplomats, who have told her they're holding a letter from him for her.
FactCheck.org→ Viral Story About Michigan ‘Vigilante’ is False
Q: Were three pedophiles killed in one week in Macomb County, Michigan? A: No. The county sheriff’s office said that viral story is false. FULL ANSWER Equipped with grim details, a false story about a supposed “vigilante” who killed
Snopes→ Migrants Prepare to Cross Guatemala-Mexico Border
The migrants are mostly Hondurans, but others have joined the caravan en route.
Snopes→ Cardi B Hands Out Free Winter Coats in New York
The Bronx-born rapper met with residents and fans at the Marlboro Houses in Brooklyn during brisk fall weather.
Snopes→ Turkey Probes Whether Khashoggi Remains Taken from Consulate
Turkish reports say Khashoggi was brutally murdered and dismembered inside the consulate by members of an assassination squad with ties to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Snopes→ Trump: ‘Severe’ Consequences If Saudis Murdered Khashoggi
President Donald Trump has acknowledged it "certainly looks" as though missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead.
Snopes→ Trump Praises Montana Congressman Who Body-Slammed Reporter
"Any guy that can do a body slam — he's my kind of guy," Trump said to cheers and laughter from the crowd. "He's a great guy, tough cookie."
Snopes→ Just 1 in 4 Thinks Kavanaugh Told Entire Truth
The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey also found that the public holds tepid views of how major players handled the extraordinary battle.
Washington Post→ Hey, attack-ad honchos, stop stealing our Pinocchios!
Yet another attack ad features Washington Post Pinocchios even though we never fact-checked a rival's ad
Hoax-Slayer→ World’s First Flying Hotel – Hotelicopter Hoax
Message claims that attached photographs show a unique flying luxury hotel called the "Hotelicopter" that is soon to begin its first tours. The post World’s First Flying Hotel – Hotelicopter Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Win a Toyota Yaris’ WhatsApp Scam
According to a message circulating via WhatsApp, you can follow a link to win a 2018 Toyota Yaris. Supposedly, Toyota is offering the chance to win the cars as a means of celebrating its 50th anniversary. The post ‘Win a Toyota Yaris’ Whats
Snopes→ Is Ford Preparing for Mass Layoffs After Losing $1 Billion to Trump’s Trade Tariffs?
A downturn in employment at Ford that some people want to blame on President Trump is disclaimed by the company itself.
Hoax-Slayer→ Beware of a Facebook Scam Offering Two Air New Zealand Tickets for $1
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, Air New Zealand is offering EVERYONE two flight tickets for just $1. The post Beware of a Facebook Scam Offering Two Air New Zealand Tickets for $1 appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Internet Archive→ President Trump Campaign Rally in Montana : CSPAN2 : October 18, 2018 8:28pm-9:48pm EDT
[LIVE] President Trump holds a campaign rally in Missoula, Montana for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Matt Rosendale, who is challenging Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Tester in the midterm election. Sponsor: White House Travel | Domestic Trip.This it
Snopes→ Are Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Divorcing?
We invite readers to vote in our poll and express how they feel about this important piece of news.
Snopes→ Trump Says Looks Like Khashoggi Dead, Threatens Consequences
As the U.S. toughened its response to Khashoggi's disappearance, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin pulled out of a major Saudi investment conference.
Snopes→ Minnesota House Hopeful Calls Marriage, Fraud Claims ‘Lies’
A Minnesota Democratic candidate for Congress who is poised to become the first Somali-American elected to the U.S. House has denounced claims that she married her brother and committed immigration fraud.
Snopes→ Is the U.S. No Longer One of the Top 20 Most Democratic Countries in the World?
The research arm of The Economist magazine releases an annual “Democracy Index” ranking the strength of democracy in each country. The U.S. has not been in the top 20 since 2015.
Snopes→ US Pulls Out of Saudi Meeting Amid Mixed Signs on Khashoggi
Turkish reports say Khashoggi was brutally murdered and dismembered inside the Saudi Consulate.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's claim of 'no financial interests' in Saudi Arabia? That's Half True at best
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Donald Trump's claim of 'no financial interests' in Saudi Arabia? That's Half True at best As President Donald Trump faces criticism for passivity since the disappearance and suspected murder of Jamal Khashoggi,
FactCheck.org→ No Evidence Ginsburg Vowed to Resign Over Kavanaugh
Q: Did Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg say she would “resign” if Judge Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court? A: No. There is no evidence to support that claim made in a viral meme. FULL ANSWER Speaking at a New Yor
Snopes→ Did President Trump Strong Arm Qatar Into Bailing Out Jared Kushner?
The president's son-in-law reportedly owes a $1 billion-plus mortgage on a building he purchased on Fifth Avenue in 2007.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Wrong on Climate Change, Again
In two recent interviews, President Donald Trump said he is not convinced that climate change is due to human activity, and he suggested that any changes will reverse themselves — two ideas that lack scientific backing. He also claimed in a third
Snopes→ Ex-FBI Agent Gets 4 Years in Prison for Leaking Documents
A former FBI agent in Minnesota who admitted to leaking classified defense documents to a reporter was sentenced to four years in prison.
Snopes→ Did All Democrats Vote Against a 2.8 Percent Social Security COLA Increase?
Social Security cost of living allowances are established by formula and don't require Congressional approval.
Snopes→ Is Gladys Baker Morris the Daughter of JFK and Marilyn Monroe?
A satirical article about a secret child born to JFK and Marilyn Monroe resurfaced online years after its original publication.
Truth or Fiction?→ The Truth About the Migrant Caravan Approaching the United States
On October 18th, 2018, United States President Donald Trump fired off a volley of tweets about a large caravan of people wending their way from Honduras to the southern United States border: These statements were duly picked up and breathlessly repea
The Truth About the Migrant Caravan Approaching the United States
On October 18th, 2018, United States President Donald Trump fired off a volley of tweets about a large caravan of people wending their way from Honduras to the southern United States border: These statements were duly picked up and breathlessly repeated by news channels and pundits, spreading the story with crucial context omitted from the story, such […]
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Snopes→ Challenge for Indicted Republicans: Win Re-Election
Winning re-election while indicted is a rare feat in U.S. history.
Snopes→ What Happens If You Win Mega Millions’ $900M Jackpot?
Here are some answers for someone holding that prized lottery ticket for what would be the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.
Snopes→ Pressure Turns to Mexico as Migrant Caravan Heads for Border
As about 3,000 Hondurans made their way through Guatemala, attention — and pressure — turned to Mexico.
Snopes→ Pompeo: US Takes Khashoggi Disappearance ‘Very Seriously’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he told Saudi Arabia's rulers that the U.S. takes "very seriously" the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Snopes→ Deputy Kandahar Governor: Top 3 Officials Killed by Guards
Three Americans — a service member and two civilians workers — were wounded in the shooting, said U.S. Col. Knut Peters.
Snopes→ Facebook’s Election ‘War Room’ Takes Aim at Fake Information
The war room is a major part of Facebook's ongoing repairs.