Were snakes released into Hinckley Lake near Hickley Township, Ohio, and did this cause mass hysteria? No, that's not true: the story was uploaded by some joker to a prank website that lets anyone create a fake news article. It subsequently
Snopes→ Cancer, Juries, and Scientific Certainty: The Monsanto Roundup Ruling Explained
Juries sometimes render verdicts on scientific questions, but that doesn’t mean their verdict is always accepted by the scientific community at large.
FactCheck.org→ Cherry-Picking to Overhype Jobs Gains from Tax Cuts
The GOP cherry-picked states with the largest number of job gains this year to promote its claim that “GOP tax cuts have fueled a massive acceleration in job growth since this time last year.” There has been a net increase in the number of
Snopes→ Did Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Register Her Yacht in the Cayman Islands?
Several viral memes made unfounded assumptions based on the complicated inner workings of the DeVos family's business interests.
FactCheck.org→ Video: ‘Medicare-for-All’ Claims
In this fact-checking video, CNN’s Jake Tapper examines claims made by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about the cost of a “Medicare-for-all” bill that Sanders proposed in 2017. In a
Snopes→ Is This Video of a Man Falling Down a Flight of Stairs Real?
A video showing a man falling down a flight of stairs features computer animated graphics and was likely created for a 2008 commercial for Levi's Jeans.
Snopes→ Did Aretha Franklin ‘Work for’ Donald Trump on Numerous Occasions?
Remarking on the Queen of Soul's passing in August 2018, President Trump said, "She worked for me on numerous occasions."
Snopes→ Did Fox News Use an Image of Patti LaBelle During Their Aretha Franklin Tribute?
Fox News accidentally included a photograph of singer Patti LaBelle instead of Aretha Franklin as they reported on the latter's passing.
Snopes→ US Newspapers to Trump: We’re Not Enemies of the People
Newspapers from Maine to Hawaii pushed back against President Donald Trump's attacks on "fake news" with a coordinated series of editorials in defense of a free press — and, not surprisingly, Trump didn't take it silently.
Snopes→ Satanic Temple Unveils Baphomet Statue at Arkansas Capitol
The Satanic Temple has unveiled its statue of a goat-headed, winged creature called Baphomet in a rally at the Arkansas State Capitol to protest a Ten Commandments monument already on the Capitol grounds.
Snopes→ Kohl’s ‘$150 Back-to-School’ Coupon’ Scam
Kohl's department stores are not distributing $150 "Back to School" coupons as part of an online promotion.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Pope Did NOT Say He Will Address Sex Abuse Scandal Once He’s Finished Talking About Climate Change
Did Pope Francis really say he was going to address the latest sex abuse scandal to hit the Catholic Church but only after he is finished talking about climate change? No, that's not true: the statement was made up by a Christian-themed satir
Snopes→ Jill Janus, Singer of the Metal Band Huntress, Dies at 43
Jill Janus, lead singer of the heavy metal band Huntress, has died at age 43, her family and band said.
Snopes→ President Trump Says He Has Cancelled Military Parade
Trump on Twitter accused local politicians of price-gouging, although much of the projected $92 million price was attributed to Pentagon costs for aircraft, equipment and personnel.
Lead Stories→ Old News: Largest Food Stamp Fraud Bust In History, $20M, Muslim Store Owners Arrested in Florida
Did the Justice Department "just" make the largest food stamp fraud bust in history, valued at twenty million dollars? And were several muslim store owners arrested for this crime? The part about it being "news" and "just happening" in August
Lead Stories→ Fake News: NO Vaginayoga Instructor Arrested After Police Receive 200 Sexual Harassment Complaints
Was a Californian yoga instructor named Donald O'Keefe (aka "Sri Shiva Vaginanda") arrested after the cops received 200 sexual harrassment complaints about his "Vaginayoga" classes? No, that's not true: the story originally appeared on a site
Washington Post→ Has Russia hacked into Florida’s election system? There is no evidence.
Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) insists that Russia has breached Florida's election systems and could wipe out voter registration records. But there's no evidence to back him up.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Vin Dominic’ Giveaway Scam Page Targeting Facebook Users
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself 'Vin Dominic' you can win prizes such as gift cards, cars, and large sums of money just by liking, sharing, and commenting before clicking a link to download a copy of the latest Fast and Furious movie.
Snopes→ Were an American Couple Killed by Isis While Trying to ‘Prove Humans Are Kind’?
A widely-shared article potentially confused some readers about the motives of a couple murdered in Tajikistan in July 2018.
PolitiFact→ Jacky Rosen – Would Heller cut Social Security or Medicare to pay for tax cuts?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Would Heller cut Social Security or Medicare to pay for tax cuts? The popularity of Social Security and Medicare cuts across party lines, so it’s no surprise their future comes up in campaigns. Nevada&rsquo
Snopes→ Los Angeles Mayor: Trump Doing ‘Racist Things’
The two-term Democratic mayor says his party needs to show the president is thin-skinned and ineffective.
Snopes→ The Thrill and the Truth of Aretha Franklin
Like the best actors and poets, nothing came between how Aretha Franklin felt and what she could express, between what she expressed and how we responded.
Snopes→ Suspect Says Smashing Trump’s Star Was ‘Right and Just Act’
He says he wanted to "bring about positive political change" and doesn't believe prosecutors should have brought charges against him.
Snopes→ Official Says Trump’s Military Parade Would Cost About $92M
The White House budget office earlier estimated to Congress the parade would cost between $10 million and $30 million.
Snopes→ Trump Wants Federal Suit Against Opioid Manufacturers
Trump said he's directing Sessions to file a separate lawsuit, rather than joining existing lawsuits filed by states affected by the spread of the often-lethal, highly-addictive drugs.
Snopes→ Does This Video Show Refugees Looting a Café in Spain?
A video purportedly showing refugees looting a café in Spain actually captures an incident from 2015 involving students at a university in South Africa.
Snopes→ Colombian City Urges a Break From Sex to Fight Heat Wave
Temperatures in Santa Marta have soared past 40 degrees Celsius.
PolitiFact→ Dean Heller – Did Nevada's Jacky Rosen skip a key veterans vote for a photo op? Not so fast
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Did Nevada's Jacky Rosen skip a key veterans vote for a photo op? Not so fast Judging by the number of video testimonials on his YouTube channel, Nevada Republican Sen. Dean Heller is proud of the work he&rsqu
Snopes→ Bodies Of Pregnant Colorado Woman, 2 Daughters Likely Found
"As horrible as this outcome is, our role now is to do everything we can to determine exactly what occurred," said John Camper, director of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
Snopes→ Did Ohio’s 12th Congressional District Have 170 Fraudulent ‘Voters’ Over 116 Years Old?
Right-wing web sites published misleading allegations of voter fraud in Ohio, based on very obviously flawed evidence.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Chelsea Clinton Did NOT Claim Holocaust Added $3.5 Trillion To German Economy
Did Chelsea Clinton claim the Holocaust added $3.5 trillion to the German economy? No, of course not: the story was published by a christian-themed satire website that seems to think Holocaust jokes are funny. The quote is made up, it is not
Snopes→ Was Mount Rushmore Defaced with Political Graffiti?
A meme showing political graffiti scrawled on Mount Rushmore originated with a Facebook trolling page.
Snopes→ Did President Trump Say If Soldiers Were ‘Real Patriots,’ They Wouldn’t Take a Pay Raise?
While speaking to U.S. troops about an upcoming military pay increase, Trump joked that he knew they didn't really want a raise because they're "very patriotic."
Snopes→ Van Damme’s Son Pleads Guilty in Arizona Knife Incident
Nicholas Van Varenberg has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for holding his roommate at knifepoint at their Tempe, Ariz., apartment.
Snopes→ ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin Has Died
Funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days.
Snopes→ FCC Shuts Down Alex Jones’ Pirate Flagship Radio Station
Court documents show the FCC had tracked the transmissions to a 50-foot tower at an Austin apartment complex.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Tulsa Man NOT Caught Molesting Pig After His Penis Gets Stuck
Was David Hernández of Tulsa, Oklahoma arrested after getting his wedding tackle stuck in a pig he was raping? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a known fake news website imitating the URL and design of Fox News but it is not tru
Snopes→ ‘Weaponization of Faith’: Examples from Clergy Abuse Report
At a parish rectory, four priests made a boy strip and pose as Jesus on the cross while they took photos.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Salem Oregon NOT to Implement Sharia Law
Is the city of Salem in Oregon implementing Sharia law? No, of course not, that's totally not true. The story was uploaded to a prank website by some joker and was copied later by a well known fake news website. It also got posted to three pro
Washington Post→ Who is Bruce Ohr and why does Trump keep tweeting about him?
President Trump keeps tweeting about a sideline figure in the Russia probe. Here's a guide to what we know.