At least two ambulances were seen leaving the scene.
Snopes→ North Korea’s Kim Has Faith in Trump, Frustrated at Skeptics
The trove of comments from Kim, including his commitment to a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula and to the suspension of all future long-range missile tests, were relayed by top South Korean security officials.
Snopes→ India Decriminalizes Homosexual Acts in Landmark Verdict
India's supreme court has struck down a colonial-era law that made gay sex punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a landmark victory for gay rights that one judge said would "pave the way for a better future."
Snopes→ Trump Fumes Over NYT Op-Ed; Top Officials Swiftly Deny Role
President Donald Trump lashed out against the anonymous senior official who wrote an opinion piece in The New York Times claiming to be part of a "resistance" working "from within" to thwart the commander-in-chief's most dangerous impulses.
Washington Post→ Koch-funded group misfires with attack ad on Phil Bredesen
Americans for Prosperity claims Bredesen, a former Tennessee governor, supported higher sales and gas taxes. But he never raised either tax.
Hoax-Slayer→ Entering ‘@[4:0]’ as a Facebook Comment Displays ‘Mark Zuckerberg’ But Has Nothing to do With Hacking
According to a post that is currently making its way around Facebook, you can check that your Facebook account has not been hacked by entering '@[4:0]' into a comment. The post Entering ‘@[4:0]’ as a Facebook Comment Displays ‘Mark Zu
Snopes→ Trump Rips Searing Times Op-Ed from Unnamed Senior Official
A defiant Trump, appearing at an unrelated event at the White House, lashed out at the Times for publishing the op-ed.
Snopes→ St. Louis Apartment with Kitchen-Bathroom Combo Creates Stir
A St. Louis man is the new tenant of a tiny apartment with a unique layout — the kitchen and bathroom are in the same place.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Snake in a Gallon of Milk’ Image is From A Photoshop Contest
A rather compelling image that appears to show a large snake coiled inside a plastic jug of milk is currently circulating via social media. The post ‘Snake in a Gallon of Milk’ Image is From A Photoshop Contest appeared first on Hoax-Slay
Snopes→ Cosby’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Vandalized with Graffiti
Bill Cosby's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was vandalized by someone who scrawled the words "serial rapist" with a marker pen.
Snopes→ Did Trump Once Criticize the Obama White House for ‘Attacking’ Bob Woodward?
A Donald Trump tweet from 2013 about the Obama administration and reporter Bob Woodward was seized on by the president's critics in 2018.
FactCheck.org→ Kavanaugh Files: Second Amendment
Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of stories examining what Democrats are saying about Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh and what Kavanaugh’s record shows on these issues. Democrats have described Brett Kavanaugh as “a true Se
FactCheck.org→ Kavanaugh Files: The Affordable Care Act
Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of stories examining what Democrats are saying about Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh and what Kavanaugh’s record shows on these issues. Several Democratic senators have claimed that Judge Brett M.
Snopes→ Roy Moore Sues Sacha Baron Cohen Over ‘Defamatory’ TV Prank
Failed U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore is suing comedian Sacha Baron Cohen for defamation after being pranked on the actor's television show.
Snopes→ Author, Actor, Kennedy Scion Christopher Lawford Dead at 63
Author and actor Christopher Kennedy Lawford, who was born into political and Hollywood royalty, sank into substance abuse and addiction and rose to become a well-known advocate for sobriety and recovery, has died.
Snopes→ Nike Unveils Kaepernick Ad to Air During NFL Season Opener
Nike has unveiled its first "Just Do It" ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick, a spot scheduled to air during the NFL season opener as well as during the U.S. Open tennis tournament and other major sporting events.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump inaccurately describes libel law
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump inaccurately describes libel law Donald Trump has been talking about changing libel laws since before he was elected president. "I'm going to open up our libel laws so when they write purposely
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Florida Man Did NOT Burn Down Home After Lighting Nike Shoes On Fire In Protest Of Nike’s Colin Kaepernick Ad
Did Jason Helms, 26, burn down his home after lighting a pair of Nike shoes on fire to protest the Kaepernick ad campaign by that company? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a "fauxtire" site that creates tales about bizarre crimes
Snopes→ Did Michael Jordan Resign from the Board at Nike and Take ‘Air Jordans’ with Him?
The former NBA superstar has not taken umbrage with the company's decision to use Colin Kaepernick in an ad campaign.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Nike CEO Did NOT Resign After Massive Kaepernick Blunder
Did Nike CEO "John Regale" resign after the controversy that erupted around Nike's sponsorship of Colin Kaepernick? No, that's not true: that's not even the real name of Nike's CEO. The hoax was created by a liberal website that likes to inv
FactCheck.org→ False Claim About Kaepernick’s Nike Deal
Q: Did Nike end its new deal with Colin Kaepernick because he made “anti-white” remarks? A: No. That made-up story was first published by a website that says its work is satire. FULL ANSWER Some are calling for a boycott of Nike after th
Snopes→ Did Democrats Demand That Brett Kavanaugh Submit to a DNA Test to Prove He’s Not Actually Hitler?
Some readers were taken in by a satirical website's story that Democrats wanted the Supreme Court nominee to undergo DNA testing.
Snopes→ Did a New Book Reveal President Trump’s Fear of Oval Office Ghosts?
The new book 'Fear' is full of salacious details about President Trump's administration, but a supposed excerpt documenting the president's fear of ghosts is a hoax.
Snopes→ Did 125 Women Terminate Their Pregnancies During a Protest in South Korea?
A photograph of women participating in a protest demanding the legalization of abortion in South Korea apparently captured most of them taking vitamins, not the abortion drug Mifepristone.
FactCheck.org→ Did the EPA Just Approve Use of Asbestos in the U.S.?
Q. Did the Environmental Protection Agency change its rules to allow companies to use asbestos in manufacturing? A. No. Asbestos is already allowed in numerous products. A proposed EPA rule would prohibit the use of asbestos in certain products unless
Snopes→ Facebook, Twitter Defend Efforts to Stop Election Meddling
Facebook's No. 2 executive, Sheryl Sandberg, and Twitter's CEO, Jack Dorsey, testified before the Senate intelligence committee.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Jackson Man NOT Arrested For Hacking College Computer And Returning All Funds to Students Since 2010
Did a man from Jackson, Mississippi hack into college computer to give all students since 2010 a refund? No, that's not true, some joker uploaded a random mugshot to a prank website, added a good headline and the story went viral. Unfortunat
Snopes→ Did the University of Alabama Cut Ties with Nike Over the Colin Kaepernick Endorsement Deal?
A false viral Facebook rumor was fabricated using an online "fake news generator."
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Michael Jordan Did NOT Resign From The Board At Nike- Did NOT Take ‘Air Jordans’ With Him
Did Michael Jordan resign from the board at Nike and did he take his "Air Jordans" brand with him? No, that's not real, it was made up by a site that pretends to be satirical and tries to trick conservatives and Trump supporters into liking an
Snopes→ Parkland Victim’s Father Seeks Handshake with Kavanaugh
Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter Jamie died in the February 2018 attack, approached Kavanaugh after he rose from the witness table for a lunch break.
Snopes→ Trump Insists He’s ‘Exact Opposite’ of Woodward’s Portrayal
Details are starting to come out from journalist Bob Woodward’s forthcoming book on President Donald Trump’s first 18 months in office.
Snopes→ Plane Quarantined at JFK Amid Reports of Sick Passengers
The Emirates flight landed at about 9:10 a.m. Wednesday.
Snopes→ A Look at Companies Embroiled in Recent Political Debates
American companies are increasingly being pulled into the country's political and cultural wars.
Snopes→ LeBron James Says in Kaepernick Reference: I Stand with Nike
The basketball superstar — and new Los Angeles Laker — made the remarks as he received an award for both his style and his philanthropy from Harlem's Fashion Row.
Snopes→ Are People Attempting to Cure Their Children’s Autism with Bleach Enemas?
A “church” falsely claimed that a form of industrial bleach considered a “sacrament” can cure virtually any disease known to man, including autism.
Washington Post→ Does the U.S. lead the world in mass shootings?
A widely cited study has come under fire from a gun-rights researcher. The numbers change depending on what you count as a mass shooting.
Snopes→ Lawyer Accused of Flashing ‘White Power’ Hand Gesture During Kavanaugh Hearing
Zina Bash's husband said claims that she was making the gesture equate to a "vicious conspiracy theory."
Snopes→ Did an Ohio Police Officer Say ‘Abolishing Slavery Was the Worst Thing’ Ever Done?
An volunteer officer with the Fairview Park Police Department posted the comments online. He resigned from the department in 2014.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Fact-checking Donald Trump's tweet that Collins, Hunter indictments stem from Obama era
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Fact-checking Donald Trump's tweet that Collins, Hunter indictments stem from Obama era President Donald Trump attacked his attorney general on Twitter, blaming the nation’s top lawyer for bringing charg
Snopes→ Did the Federal Government Cancel an $80 Million Nike Contract?
A junk news website reported that the government canceled a nonexistent contract with Nike because the company "has decided it hates America."