AP FACT CHECK: Trump misrepresents what he's done on military pay and ships in speech to Naval Academy grads
FactCheck.org→ Who’s to Blame for Higher Gas Prices?
With gasoline prices rising, Sen. Chuck Schumer placed the blame on President Donald Trump, and specifically his decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal. But experts say that decision has had only a modest effect so far on rising prices at the pu
FactCheck.org→ Scientist Schools Congressmen on Climate
During a recent hearing on the role of innovation in addressing climate change, several Republicans made faulty claims about the climate, past and present: Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks falsely claimed river sediment deposits and rocks falling from cliffs ca
Truth or Fiction?→ Guy the Beagle Rode in Queen Elizabeth’s Car for the Royal Wedding-
Guy the Beagle Rode in Queen Elizabeth’s Car for the Royal Wedding-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: Meghan Markle’s rescue dog, Guy the beagle, rode in a car with Queen Elizabeth during Royal Wedding festivities just years after he was near
FactCheck.org→ CNN Not Shutting Down
Q: Is CNN going to shut down because of poor TV ratings? A: No. There is no evidence to support that headline from a known purveyor of viral deceptions. FULL ANSWER CNN is not preparing to shutter, despite what an online headline claims. “CNN To
Snopes→ Police Investigate How a Handgun Ended up in Driver’s Bumper
The weapon was embedded in his bumper, barrel-end first, with the trigger sticking out just below the driver's-side headlight.
Snopes→ Obituary: Tornado Chaser Wants Ashes Launched into a Twister
A Missouri storm chaser told friends in his obituary that he wants them to launch his ashes into a tornado, adding: "That'll be fun!!!!"
Snopes→ Homeowner Trying to Kill Weeds Ends up Burning Down Garage
Authorities say a homeowner trying to kill troublesome weeds with a torch has burned down his garage.
Snopes→ Former NAACP Leader Exposed as White Faces Fraud Charges
Nkechi Diallo, known as Rachel Dolezal before she legally changed her name in 2016, was charged with theft by welfare fraud, perjury and false verification for public assistance.
Snopes→ Was a German Football Club Banned After Failing to Give a Nazi Salute?
News reports of a German football club's getting banned in 1934 after failing to give the Nazi salute are real, but the team's actions were not in protest of the Third Reich.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump's Naval Academy commencement address
President Donald Trump’s May 25 speech at the commencement ceremonies for the U.S. Naval Academy included several incorrect or misleading statements. Here is our rundown. "We just got you a big pay raise, first time in 10 years. We got you a
PolitiFact→ Shannon Watts – Do more than 7 in 10 police bullets miss their mark, as this gun control advocate said?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Do more than 7 in 10 police bullets miss their mark, as this gun control advocate said? Calls to arm school teachers grew louder after a gunman at a Santa Fe, Texas, high school on May 18 killed eight students an
FactCheck.org→ No New Charges for Maxine Waters
Q: Has Rep. Maxine Waters recently been “charged on 3 counts”? A: No. The California Democrat was investigated for ethics violations following a 2008 meeting, but she was found to have broken no rules. FULL ANSWER Nearly a decade ago,
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Snopes→ Explosion at Indian Restaurant in Canada Wounds 15 People
Officials said three Indian-Canadians suffered critical injuries and were taken to the hospital while the remaining 12 victims suffered what Evans described as minor and superficial injuries.
Snopes→ Harvey Weinstein Arrested on Rape, Criminal Sex Act Charges
Harvey Weinstein surrendered to face rape and other charges from encounters with two women, wearing both handcuffs and a strained smile as officers led him from a police precinct to court.
Snopes→ “Active Shooter” Taken Into Custody at Indiana Middle School
Authorities have detained someone in an "active shooter" scene at middle school in an Indianapolis suburb.
Washington Post→ Trump fogs up Russia investigation with non-scandals
Washington Post→ President Trump’s fog of ‘scandals’ and outrages about the Mueller investigation
The president has claimed at least six scandals concerning the Mueller probe. Here's a guide through his smokescreen.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s fog of ‘scandals’ and outrages about the Mueller investigation
“Clapper has now admitted that there was Spying in my campaign. Large dollars were paid to the Spy, far beyond normal. Starting to look like one of the biggest political scandals in U.S. history. SPYGATE – a terrible thing!” — P
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump distortions while trashing Russia probe
AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts the words of Obama's intelligence chief as part of effort to trash credibility of Russia probe
Snopes→ Police: Armed Citizen Stops Shooter at Oklahoma City Restaurant
Oklahoma City police say an armed citizen killed a gunman who opened fire at a local restaurant.
Snopes→ Conspiracy Hoaxer ‘Side Thorn’ Arrested on Federal Weapons Charge
Roberty Ussery, who has for months harassed victims and loved ones of the Sutherland Springs church shooting, was once again taken into custody.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Important Information About Your Credit Card’ Phishing Email
This email, which is supposedly from credit card provider Visa, claims that the company has detected problems regarding your credit card and needs you to "verify some informations' before you can use the card again. The post ‘Important Informati
Snopes→ Trump Administration Seeks Reversal of National Park Service Rules Banning ‘Extreme’ Hunting Practices
If the Interior Department proposal is authorized, Obama-era regulations banning sport hunting practices such as bear-baiting in Alaska's national preserves will be rolled back.
Snopes→ Did a Gay Baboon Terrorize an African Village?
Rumors about a gay baboon's "terrorizing" a village and raping five men can be traced back to a homophobic fake news article.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Misleading L.A. Story
President Donald Trump claimed that federal immigration officials asked the Los Angeles Police Department in January to detain an “illegal immigrant,” but the police “let him go, and he killed somebody.” That’s not how it
Snopes→ Did California’s Governor Sign a Law Requiring All Students to Learn Spanish?
A notorious producer of fake news provokes yet more outrage with another fabricated meme.
Snopes→ Was a Muslim Educator Named Superintendent of Atlanta’s Schools?
A "satirical" blog's Facebook page used an actual news outlet's photo to make a stinker of an Islamophobic "joke."
Snopes→ Officials: Weinstein to Surrender in Sexual Misconduct Probe
Law enforcement officials say Weinstein is expected to surrender to face criminal charges in a months-long investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted women.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s and Pelosi’s Immigration Spat
President Donald Trump’s use of the word “animals” in what he says was a reference to MS-13 gang members has resulted in a spat between the president and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi: Pelosi criticized Trump for saying “undocumented immi
PolitiFact→ Nancy Pelosi – Did Congress approve $1.6 billon for school safety?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Did Congress approve $1.6 billon for school safety? It isn’t often that President Donald Trump and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., use a similar talking point. But it happened recently with
Truth or Fiction?→ Nancy Pelosi: Building A Border Wall Violates the Rights of Illegals-Fiction!
Nancy Pelosi: Building A Wall Violates the Rights of Illegals-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said building a wall would violate the rights of illegal immigrants. The Truth: Nancy Pelosi did not say that building a border wall wo
Truth or Fiction?→ Facebook Hires George Soros to Help Moderate Elections-Mostly Fiction!
Facebook Hires George Soros to Help Moderate Elections-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Facebook hired George Soros to moderate misinformation and foreign meddling during elections. The Truth: Facebook announced a partnership with the Atlantic Counci
Internet Archive→ Beyond 100 Days : BBCNEWS : May 24, 2018 7:00pm-8:01pm BST
Katty Kay in Washington and Christian Fraser in London report on the events that are shaping the world. Also in HD. [S].This item belongs to: movies/TV-BBCNEWS.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Colum
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump puts words in Clapper’s mouth
AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts the words of Obama's intelligence chief as part of effort to trash credibility of Russia probe
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump made 8 misleading claims about immigration on Fox and Friends
President Donald Trump repeated several misleading talking points about immigration during an interview with Fox & Friends’ Brian Kilmeade. We counted at least eight faulty claims in less than five minutes. In the interview that aired May 24,
PolitiFact→ Elon Musk calls for accountability in media, donates to PolitiFact
Elon Musk is a new member of PolitiFact’s Truth Squad. Here’s how it all went down: Frustrated with an article about Tesla, entrepreneur Elon Musk (of Tesla, SpaceX, PayPal) had an idea May 23: He’d "create a site where the publi
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's false claim that Nancy Pelosi 'came out in favor of MS-13'
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump's false claim that Nancy Pelosi 'came out in favor of MS-13' President Donald Trump cast Democrats as supporters of MS-13 gang members and uninterested in fighting crime. Trump routinely brings up brutal
Internet Archive→ FOX & Friends : FOXNEWSW : May 24, 2018 3:00am-6:00am PDT
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