A doctored image purportedly showing Heath Ledger's Joker doing a kickflip over Batman has been fooling internet users for years.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: NO Knoxville Man Suspected Of Creating ‘Real-life Human Centipede’, NOT On The Run
Is a man from Knoxville, Tennessee suspected of creating a "real-life human centipede" and is he now on the run? No, that's not true: a two year old hoax has been cut up and stitched together again, changing the location, but otherwise the sto
Snopes→ Oregon Officer Rescues Baby Deer Stuck in Fence
Eugene police officer Shawni McLaughlin freed the terrified fawn and, after a short recovery period, it was able to spring up and run away.
Snopes→ White Supremacist Group Making Robocalls About Iowa Student’s Death
Prosecutors have no authority to step in because there's no apparent effort to deceive anyone for commercial purposes,.
Snopes→ Groundbreaking Alternative Paper Village Voice Shuts Down
The Village Voice was the country's first alternative newsweekly, founded in 1955 by a group that included writer Norman Mailer.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Pope Francis Did NOT Step Down Over Sexual Abuse Coverup
Did Pope Francis step down over a sexual abuse coverup? No, that's not true, even though a fake news site pretending to be the New York Times is claiming he did. None of it is true. The story originated from an article published on nytiwes.com
Snopes→ Ron DeSantis Leaves Racist Facebook Group, Says He Was Unknowingly a Member
Florida gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis claimed that he was added to Facebook group known for sharing bigoted content and conspiracy theories without his knowledge or consent.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Craig Jenkins Did NOT Land Deal With Comedy Central
Did Craig Jenkins just ink a three million dollar deal with Comedy Central? No, that's not true: some joker uploaded a fake story about it to a prank website but it is not real. The story originated from an article published on the website Tre
Snopes→ FBI: No Evidence Clinton Server Hacked Despite Trump Tweet
The FBI said that it has no evidence Hillary Clinton’s private email server was compromised even though President Donald Trump tweeted a news report that alleged the Chinese had hacked it.
Snopes→ AP Sources: Lawyer Was Told Russia Had ‘Trump Over a Barrel’
A senior Justice Department lawyer says a former British spy told him at a breakfast meeting two years ago that Russian intelligence believed it had Donald Trump “over a barrel,” according to multiple people familiar with the encounter.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump's rally for Mike Braun in Evansville, Indiana
At his rally in Evansville, Ind., President Donald Trump presented a familiar array of claims, some more accurate than others. Trump’s speech on behalf of Mike Braun, a Republican state senator and businessman running for U.S. Senate, included st
FactCheck.org→ Old Spin on Health Care Fraud Bust Returns
Q: Were “412 Michigan Muslims arrested in fed’s ‘largest bust in U.S. history'”? A: No. Only about 30 of those arrests were made in Michigan, and there is no evidence all of the individuals arrested were Muslim. FULL ANSWER
PolitiFact→ Sen. John McCain fought to clean up money in politics. Are we better off today?
How did John McCain become a champion of campaign finance reform? He got in trouble first. McCain’s reform efforts sprang from the 1980s "Keating Five" scandal. McCain was one of five senators who received donations from Charles H. Keat
Snopes→ At Least 7 Die as Greyhound Bus, Semitrailer Collide Head-On
At least seven people were killed, and many of the 49 passengers aboard the Greyhound bus were injured.
Snopes→ Mourners Gather for Franklin’s Funeral; Diva Dressed in Gold
And it boasts a lineup of speakers and singers that would rival any of the hottest revues, past or present.
Hoax-Slayer→ Spurious First Aid Advice Message – Eggs For Treatment of Burns
Circulating message claims that egg white is a "healing miracle" for burns and should be applied to burns as an immediate first aid measure. The post Spurious First Aid Advice Message – Eggs For Treatment of Burns appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking Republican attack ads in tight House races
We found plenty to fact-check in six attack ads released by the Congressional Leadership Fund — a super PAC aligned with House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.).
PolitiFact→ West Virginia Republican Party – West Virginia GOP right about job openings, unemployed workers
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | West Virginia GOP right about job openings, unemployed workers In a recent tweet, the West Virginia Republican Party offered an example of how well the national economy is performing. On Aug. 10, the party tweeted, &q
Snopes→ Is the Trump Administration Revoking Passports of U.S. Citizens?
Immigration attorneys we spoke to said they have seen an increase in passport revocations and denials for U.S. citizens whose births were attended by midwives.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump mostly incorrect about W.Va. economic growth
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Donald Trump mostly incorrect about W.Va. economic growth Like many politicians, President Donald Trump often refers to economic growth to gauge the success of his policies. And one of the most common yardstic
PolitiFact→ Joe Manchin – Does West Virginia produce the most AmeriCorps members? Yes
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Does West Virginia produce the most AmeriCorps members? Yes Is West Virginia the largest source of members for AmeriCorps, a federally run network of national service programs that operate in communities to mentor you
Hoax-Slayer→ HMRC ‘Payment Credit Issuance’ Tax Refund Phishing Scam
According to this email, you are eligible to receive a "Payment Credit Issuance" from the UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The post HMRC ‘Payment Credit Issuance’ Tax Refund Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ No, An ‘American Teenager’ Did NOT Get 30 Years in Prison For Killing a Muslim Refugee Who Raped His Little Sister
According to a video, which has been circulating via social media since early 2018, an American teenager who killed a Muslim refugee for raping his 7-year old sister has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The post No, An ‘American Teenager
Snopes→ Judge Denies Alex Jones Effort to Dismiss Sandy Hook Lawsuit
A judge has denied conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' request to dismiss a lawsuit surrounding the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre that he has called a hoax.
Hoax-Slayer→ TRUE – Fake Water Bottles Airport Drug Smuggling Warning
Message warns people not to hold or carry items such as water bottles for other people when in airports because the items may contain illicit drugs. The post TRUE – Fake Water Bottles Airport Drug Smuggling Warning appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Free Box of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts’ Facebook Scam
According to a post that is currently spreading on Facebook, Krispy Kreme is giving a free box of doughnuts to every single person who shares and comments within the next 24 hours. The post ‘Free Box of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts’ Facebook Scam
Snopes→ Did President Trump Say “Everybody Would Be Very Poor” If He Were Impeached?
The chief executive asserted that if the country were deprived of his thinking, markets would crash and everyone would be poor as a result.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman
Editor's note: Have you ever wondered if the movie you just saw — that claimed to be based on a real story or historical events — was really accurate? So have we. Everyone from Cannes to Twitter seems to be talking about BlacKkKlansman,
Snopes→ Man Charged with Making Death Threats Over Trump Editorials
A Los Angeles man upset about The Boston Globe's coordinated editorial response to President Donald Trump's attacks on the news media was arrested for threatening to kill the newspaper's journalists.
Snopes→ Trump Cancels Pay Raise Due to Federal Workers in January
President Donald Trump is canceling pay raises due in January for most civilian federal employees, he informed Congress, citing budget constraints.
Snopes→ Did Google Fail to Promote President Trump’s State of the Union Address?
President Trump attempted to show Google's alleged bias by falsely claiming that search engine failed to promote his State of the Union address.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Galveston Man Did NOT Book A Prostitute – She Did NOT Turn Out To Be His Wife
Did a man in Galveston, Texas book a prostitute via a website and did she turn out to be his own wife? No, that's not true. A fake news site simply copied an earlier hoax and change the location. The story is quite old and was made up. The eve
Snopes→ Did Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Other Tech Billionaire Parents Advocate Limiting Children’s Technology Use?
A number of tech billionaires seemingly agree on at least one piece of parenting advice: Limit your children's use of technology.
FactCheck.org→ Anti-Trump Comment Falsely Linked to Florida Shooter
Q: Did Reddit postings show the shooter in Jacksonville, Florida, was part of the “anti-Trump resistance”? A: No. The Reddit account in question did not belong to the shooter, David Katz, despite what viral stories said. FULL ANSWER It
FactCheck.org→ Joe Arpaio Not Named to Replace John McCain
Q: Was Joe Arpaio, the former Maricopa County, Arizona, sheriff, appointed to finish John McCain’s term in the Senate? A: No. That claim is made up — the Arizona governor has not yet named a replacement. FULL ANSWER John McCain, Arizon
Snopes→ Trump Stands by Warning of ‘Violence’ If Democrats Win Midterms
President Donald Trump urged evangelical leaders to get out the vote ahead of the upcoming midterm elections and warned of "violence" by opponents if they fail.
Snopes→ Does In-N-Out Burger Donate Money to Republicans?
Some In-N-Out Burger fans were torn after it was revealed the company had donated $25,000 to the California Republican Party.
PolitiFact→ Americans for Prosperity – Attack ad falsely says Bredesen backed gas, sales tax hikes that never happened
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Attack ad falsely says Bredesen backed gas, sales tax hikes that never happened In the battle for the U.S. Senate, the Koch family-backed Americans for Prosperity launched a $2 million ad campaign against Tennessee D
Snopes→ After Church Service, McCain to Depart Arizona for Last Time
Arizona residents have been invited to honor Sen. John McCain by lining the route from the Capitol to the North Phoenix Baptist Church.
Snopes→ Prince Harry, Meghan Join Lin-Manuel Miranda at ‘Hamilton’
The royal couple sat in the royal circle at Victoria Palace Theater during the performance