In race after race, Democrats have been pummeling Republicans on the most popular piece of Obamacare, protections for pre-existing conditions. No matter how sick someone might be, today’s law says insurance companies must cover them. Republican e
Washington Post→ There’s still no evidence Robert Menendez slept with underage prostitutes. A new attack ad says it anyway.
Bob Hugin, the Republican challenging Menendez, says the public should see all the facts. Be careful what you wish for.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Google Anniversary’ Advance Fee Scam Email
According to this email, which is supposedly a Google Anniversary Winning Notification, you have won £950,000 in the Google Promotion for 2018. The post ‘Google Anniversary’ Advance Fee Scam Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Was This Man Whipped to Death for Molesting a 2-Year-Old Child?
A graphic video showing a man being brutally whipped while tied to a post is real, but it has nothing to do with pedophilia.
Snopes→ Hurricane is Blamed for 16 Deaths in Florida Alone
The count of 16 dead was twice the number previously tallied by The Associated Press.
Truth or Fiction?→ The Case of the Monsanto Deer
A photograph of a deer riddled with skin tumors appeared on social media in October 2018 with a description that appeared to be a quote, but without any citation or link: A deer that became riddled with tumors from eating plants sprayed with Monsanto&#
The Case of the Monsanto Deer
A photograph of a deer riddled with skin tumors appeared on social media in October 2018 with a description that appeared to be a quote, but without any citation or link: A deer that became riddled with tumors from eating plants sprayed with Monsanto’s Roundup. It seems fairly common. This description is inaccurate, as a […]
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PolitiFact→ How Congress could force Donald Trump’s hand on Saudi Arabia and Jamal Khashoggi
Lawmakers are growing increasingly frustrated with President Donald Trump’s mixed messaging over the disappearance and suspected murder by Saudi agents of Washington Post columnist and Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi. But they have ways to force
Snopes→ Elizabeth Warren’s DNA Claim Inflames Some Native Americans
DNA tests are not typically used as evidence to determine tribal membership.
Snopes→ Anti-Semitic Fliers Blame Jews for Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Accusations
A neo-Nazi website claimed credit for the fliers, which were found posted at college campuses and other locations across the United States.
Snopes→ Nevada Pimp Who Starred in HBO Series Found Dead
A legal pimp who gained popularity for an HBO series about his business and a Republican candidate for the state Legislature has died.
Snopes→ Mega Millions Jackpot Now $667M, 3rd Largest in US History
After nearly three months without a winner, the Mega Millions lottery game has climbed to an estimated $654 million jackpot.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Paul Allen NOT To Leave $10,000 To Everyone Who Shares This Post
Did the recently deceased Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen promise to leave $10,000 to everybody who shares a post on Facebook? No, that's not true: satirical website The Onion came up with a bit of posthumous humor mocking several Microsoft-r
Snopes→ Is Michael Bublé ‘Retiring’ from Making Music?
The Canadian singer-songwriter disclaimed a report quoting him as saying he would "leave at the very top."
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ Interview
In a wide-ranging interview on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” President Donald Trump repeated several false and misleading claims, while putting a new twist on some of them: Trump falsely claimed Russia “wouldn’t be able to help me
Lead Stories→ Fake News: President Trump NOT Rated Most Trustworthy Of All World Leaders
Was President Trump rated the most trustworthy world leader by The Moscow Press? No, that's not true: the claim came from a meme on a liberal satire page on Facebook that makes up false stories and then tricks conservatives and Trump supporte
Snopes→ Cases of Mysterious Paralyzing Illness Reported in 22 States
Waves of similar illnesses occurred in 2014 and 2016.
FactCheck.org→ No ‘World Record’ for Abortions
Q: Is it true that “pro-choice activist” Elena Travis has received a “world record” number of abortions? A: No. This story was made up by a satirical website. FULL ANSWER World News Daily Report, a self-described satirical website, p
Snopes→ NASA Astronaut Describes Close Call Following Failed Launch
Nick Hague and Russian Alexei Ovchinin were two minutes into their flight last Thursday from Kazakhstan to the International Space Station when the Soyuz rocket failed.
Snopes→ Canada is Ready to Open the Door Wide to Legal Marijuana
At least 111 legal pot shops are planning to open across the nation of 37 million people on the first day.
Snopes→ Trump Attacks Porn Actress Stormy Daniels as ‘Horseface’
A federal judge dismissed Daniels' defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump.
Snopes→ Could Rebuilding Ruin ‘Mom-and-Pop’ Florida Beach Town?
For decades, the town has persisted as a stubbornly middlebrow enclave on what residents proudly refer to as Florida's "Forgotten Coast."
Snopes→ Turkish Official: New Evidence Writer Slain in Consulate
Security forces began setting up barricades in front of the residence just hours after Consul Mohammed al-Otaibi flew out of the country.
Snopes→ Doggy Bag: Beagle Intercepts Roast Pig at Atlanta Airport
A passenger traveling from Ecuador was relieved of the leftovers after the beagle alerted to the baggage at the world’s busiest airport.
Snopes→ Idaho Wildlife Official Resigns After Killing Baboon Family
Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter said in a statement that he asked for and accepted Blake Fischer's resignation.
PolitiFact→ Washington State Democratic Party – Did Washington state's Dino Rossi really want new homes for unwed mothers?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Did Washington state's Dino Rossi really want new homes for unwed mothers? Say something odd, controversial or outlandish in politics and people will repeat it. Take this recent tweet from the Washington State De
Snopes→ Literary Group Sues Trump, Alleges Free Speech Stifling
A literary and human rights organization is suing President Donald Trump.
Washington Post→ Virginia congressman misrepresents Washington Post fact check in debate
Rep. Dave Brat (R-Va.) claims we gave his opponent Four Pinocchios for an attack ad. Not so!
Snopes→ Trump Lashes Out at Warren over DNA Test, Calls Her ‘Phony!’
A DNA analysis done on Sen. Warren provides strong evidence she has Native American heritage.
Snopes→ 2020 Democrats Building Ties to Power Brokers in Key States
Many of the Democratic Party’s most ambitious have begun building relationships in the states most responsible for picking the party’s next presidential nominee.
Snopes→ China Says Camps for Muslims Lead Them to ‘Modern’ Life
A senior Chinese official described the mass internment of ethnic minority Muslims in the country’s far west as a system of training centers that saves Muslims from religious extremism by teaching them to speak Mandarin and accept modern science.
Snopes→ Warren Accuses Trump of ‘Creepy’ Comments About Her DNA Test
She tweeted that the president makes "creepy physical threats" about women who scare him, including her.
Internet Archive→ CBS Overnight News : KPIX : October 16, 2018 3:12am-3:58am PDT
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Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Your Transaction Received’ Binary Options Scam Email
According to an email that I received today, my transaction has been received and I have an account balance of $1725.45. Supposedly, I can click a link and fill in a form to get this money. The post ‘Your Transaction Received’ Binary O
Snopes→ Rapper Yella Beezy Shot on Texas Highway, Still Hospitalized
Management for rapper Yella Beezy says he remains hospitalized after being shot while driving on a highway in Texas.
Snopes→ Indiana State Officials Accused of Violating Court Order by Improperly Purging Voters
A federal court ruled in June 2018 that Indiana couldn't drop voters without notice if their names appeared in an unreliable interstate database.
Snopes→ Has North Dakota Law Made It Harder for Native Americans to Vote?
Critics of a series of voter ID restrictions have provided ample evidence that the laws would disproportionately affect Native Americans.
Washington Post→ How Trump bobs and weaves to avoid the truth
In ‘60 Minutes’ interview, the president resorted to his favorite moves to sidestep facts
Snopes→ Is Cream of Tartar an Effective Treatment for Migraine Headaches?
Numerous websites list cream of tartar as a home remedy for headaches, but the scientific claims made to support the notion are rooted in junk science.
Snopes→ Did Cardinal George Pell Say Abortion Was Worse Than Sexual Abuse of Children?
The head of the Vatican's Secretariat for the Economy has declined to backtrack on his controversial July 2002 statement.