President Trump offered a dramatic figure in his speech to the NRA. But a dueling study has much lower numbers.
Washington Post→ Do 98 percent of mass public shootings happen in gun-free zones?
“98 percent of mass public shootings in the United States since 1950 have taken place in gun-free zones.” — President Trump, speaking to the National Rifle Association, May 4,2018 President Trump is prone to using bombastic st
Hoax-Slayer→ Does a Viral Image Depict a Monkey Saving a Puppy From An Explosion?
Circulating message claims that an attached picture shows a monkey saving a small puppy from a factory explosion in China. The post Does a Viral Image Depict a Monkey Saving a Puppy From An Explosion? appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘You Have Messages’ Email Survey Scams
Brief emails claiming that you have messages waiting and can click to view the notifications are currently hitting inboxes. The post ‘You Have Messages’ Email Survey Scams appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Hoax Message Claims Giant Ghatotkacha Skeleton Unearthed in India
Circulating message featuring a photograph of a gigantic human skeleton laid out in a city plaza claims that the image shows the body of Ghatotkacha, a character from an ancient Indian epic. The post Hoax Message Claims Giant Ghatotkacha Skeleton Unear
Snopes→ Couple Get Up-Close View of Moose That Stares Through Window
A New Hampshire couple have gotten an up-close view of a moose that wandered into their yard, right up to their window.
Snopes→ Did Colorado Democrats Pass a ‘Gun Confiscation’ Bill?
H.B. 1436 would allow for gun confiscation, but only under very narrow circumstances and as a measure to prevent suicides and mass shootings.
Snopes→ Did President Obama Bow to Ayatollah Khamenei?
An image purportedly showing President Obama bowing to Iran's Ali Khamenei is actually a composite of at least two images.
Snopes→ Geologists: Explosive Event Possible at Hawaii Volcano
Geologists warned that Hawaii's Kilauea volcano could erupt explosively and send boulders, rocks and ash into the air around its summit in the coming weeks.
Snopes→ Sanctions on Iran Could Cost U.S., European Companies Billions
European and American companies could lose billions of dollars in commercial deals canceled and a major new export market undercut by the U.S. decision to re-impose sanctions on Iran.
Snopes→ Are These the Average Minimum Wages and Big Mac Prices in Three Countries?
The "Fight for 15" labor movement uses the McDonald's signature burger to criticize its salary practices.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump CIA pick Gina Haspel’s Senate hearing
President Donald Trump’s pick for CIA director faced tough questions from lawmakers about her role in the CIA’s interrogation of detainees in U.S. custody following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee qu
Snopes→ Trump Suggests Revoking Reporters’ Credentials
In his latest volley against the free press, President Donald Trump suggested that reporters have their credentials revoked for reporting negative news about him, calling such reporting "fake."
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: Clint Eastwood not donating property to Trump
NOT REAL NEWS: Sites falsely claim Clint Eastwood donating property to Trump 2020 campaign
Snopes→ Did Major General Paul D. Eaton Say Trump’s Decertifying Iran Deal ‘Dishonors America’?
A meme reproduces a former general's comment about President Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. would be withdrawing from a nuclear deal with Iran.
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For more than 10 years, we’ve been sorting out fact from fiction and holding politicians all across the country accountable — stories that you can’t find anywhere else. You may not realize this, but as a nonprofit news organization, w
Truth or Fiction?→ Pope Francis Says Gun Owners Can’t Call Themselves Christians-Mostly Fiction!
Pope Francis Gun Owners Aren’t Christian, Calls to Ban All Weapons-Misleading! Summary of eRumor: Pope Francis said that gun owners and those who support gun rights can’t call themselves Christian anymore and are hypocrites. Pope Francis al
Snopes→ Did Trump Kill 100,000 Boeing Jobs By Pulling Out of the Iran Nuclear Deal?
A viral meme circulating on Facebook jumps to conclusions about the effects of the president's backing out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
FactCheck.org→ What Michelle Obama Actually Said
Q: Did Michelle Obama call women who voted for President Donald Trump “stupid”? A: No. But the former first lady did say she was concerned about the role women played in electing Trump. FULL ANSWER Former first lady Michelle Obama made headlines
Snopes→ Was a Washington, D.C. Daycare Center Raided for ‘Pimping Children to Elite Pedophiles’?
Another embellished report from a site with a penchant for spreading fake news about pedophiles.
Snopes→ Was a Massive Rat Caught in London?
A photograph of a large rat captured in England is real, but it appears that forced perspective made it look larger than it actually was.
Snopes→ Rescuers Bitten After Mistaking Bobcats for Domestic Kittens
Three well-meaning people suffered bites when the kittens they rescued after hearing them mewling in a San Antonio alley turned out to be ravenous bobcat cubs .
Snopes→ Did Pope Francis Say Gun Owners ‘Can’t Call Themselves Christians Anymore’?
A notorious fake news web site wrenches the Pope's remarks out of context to create yet another sensationalist, misleading story.
Snopes→ Did the Parkland Shooting Suspect Have a ‘Connection’ to Barack Obama?
Conspiracy-minded web sites perform impressive mental gymnastics in an effort to tie the 44th president to Nikolas Cruz.
Snopes→ Is the Deodorant Challenge ‘Sweeping’ Schools and Playgrounds?
The "Deodorant Challenge" is yet another purported "teen trend" with little evidence that youngsters are actually participating in it.
Snopes→ A Sticky Mess: Liquid Chocolate Spills Onto Polish Highway
A tractor-trailer has overturned on a Polish highway, spilling tons of liquid chocolate that are solidifying into a huge sticky mess.
PolitiFact→ Can Robert Mueller subpoena Donald Trump? A look at the legal precedents
President Donald Trump has said he’d "love to speak" to special counsel Robert Mueller but that some of his lawyers advise against it. The latest member of Trump’s legal team, Rudy Giuliani, said Trump is under no obligation to co
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s reasons for leaving the Iran nuclear deal
The president heaped criticism on the Iran deal, but his claims don't tell the whole story.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s reasons for leaving the Iran nuclear deal
President Trump’s reasons for withdrawing the United States from the Iran nuclear deal caught our attention. The stakes are huge, so Trump’s rationale merits scrutiny. The United States was one of seven countries in the Joint Comprehensive Plan
Snopes→ Does Legalizing Marijuana Necessitate Euthanizing Pot Sniffing Dogs?
Arguments made by one sheriff opposed to legalized marijuana are dubious and disputed by police departments that have dealt with legal weed.
Snopes→ Porn Star’s Lawyer Says Russian Paid Trump Attorney Cohen
Stormy Daniels' lawyer said he has information showing that Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's longtime personal attorney, received $500,000 from a company associated with a Russian billionaire.
Snopes→ Did Singer James Blunt Prevent World War III?
An anecdote about the musician's time as a soldier in Kosovo has been distorted over the years.
Snopes→ Donald Trump Explains Why Lincoln Succeeded
This was indeed Donald Trump's answer to an interview question, for whatever that's worth.
PolitiFact→ Trump withdraws U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal. Here’s what you need to know
President Donald Trump announced the United States would exit a nuclear pact with Iran and re-impose sanctions on Tehran, saying the Obama-era deal failed to contain the regime’s nuclear ambitions and regional meddling. The U.S. withdrawal advanc
Truth or Fiction?→ Willie Nelson Falls Ill, Son Eddie Nelson Requests Prayers-Fiction!
Willie Nelson Falls Ill, Son Eddie Nelson Requests Prayers-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Eddie Nelson has called for prayers for his father, Willie Nelson, after the country music legend fell ill. The Truth: The Facebook group Native American Proud start
Snopes→ Syrian TV Reports Israeli Attack Near Capital of Damascus
Syrian state-run media is reporting an Israeli attack near the capital Damascus, saying Syrian air defenses shot down two missiles.
Snopes→ Did Melania Trump Plagiarize a Pamphlet for the ‘Be Best’ Campaign?
The White House quickly corrected a statement on its web site claiming that a document written by the Federal Trade Commission in 2014 had been co-authored by First Lady Melania Trump.
Snopes→ Did Rosie O’Donnell ‘Plead Insanity’ Over Illegal Campaign Donations?
Right-leaning web sites falsely accused the actress and comedian of trying to set up a "Trump Derangement Syndrome" defense.
FactCheck.org→ Eastwood Not Leaving Estate to Trump Campaign
Q: Did Clint Eastwood announce he’s leaving his estate to President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign? A: No. That story originated on a self-described satirical website. FULL ANSWER Actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood has not declared plans to
FactCheck.org→ Trump Spins Rise in Job Openings
The number of job openings has been rising since mid-2009, contrary to President Donald Trump’s boast that under his stewardship “all of a sudden, we have jobs.” The president made his remarks during an appearance in Ohio to talk abou