The Truth-o-Meter says: False | No, the Postal Service isn't losing a fortune on Amazon President Donald Trump took a swing at Amazon once more on April 2, blaming the digital retailer for the United States Postal Service’s financial woes. &q
Snopes→ Were These Monstrous Paws Photographed in Alabama?
We're not certain where a photograph of a pair of monstrous claws comes from, but it certainly wasn't taken in Alabama in 2018.
Snopes→ Is the ‘Condom Snorting Challenge’ a Real Teen Trend?
Despite the media's breathless coverage of this alleged social media "craze," most of the extant videos of teens snorting condoms are a year or more old.
Snopes→ Clear Bags Among Security Measures at School Where 17 Died
Students at the Florida high school where 17 students and staff members were massacred are now carrying their belongings in clear plastic backpacks.
FactCheck.org→ It’s International Fact-Checking Day
Today, April 2, is the second annual International Fact-Checking Day. To mark the occasion, we’ve answered several questions from our readers about fact-checking. We’ve posted our answers in video form on Facebook. Our staff answers these q
Truth or Fiction?→ David Hogg Was At Home During Parkland School Shooting-Fiction!
David Hogg Was At Home During Parkland School Shooting-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Rumors that David Hogg was at home at the time of the Feb. 14, 2018, shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School circulated after Hogg became an outspoken advocate
Internet Archive→ MSNBC Live With Craig Melvin : MSNBCW : April 2, 2018 10:00am-11:00am PDT
Coverage of national and international news, including breaking stories..This item belongs to: movies/TV-MSNBCW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerprint
Snopes→ SUV Plunge Off Cliff May Have Been Intentional, Police Say
An SUV carrying a large family from Washington state accelerated straight off a scenic California cliff and authorities said the deadly wreck may have been intentional.
Internet Archive→ Outnumbered : FOXNEWSW : April 2, 2018 9:00am-10:00am PDT
A news show featuring the top headlines of the day from pop culture to politics, which are discussed by a rotating panel of four women and one man..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FOXNEWSW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump’s tweets about the border, DACA
President Donald Trump followed up his Happy Easter wishes with tweets bashing Mexico and Democrats for immigration problems in the United States. Trump also backed away from efforts to find a legislative solution to an Obama-era program called Deferre
Snopes→ When Did the United States Census Stop Asking About Citizenship?
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the question about citizenship was removed from census forms in 2010; is she correct?
Snopes→ Anti-Apartheid Activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Dies
South Africa's state broadcaster says Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, prominent anti-apartheid activist and the ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, has died.
Snopes→ Old, New Drugs Creating Deadly Mixtures to Raise Ohio Tolls
New surges in the use of methamphetamine and cocaine, often in mixtures with synthetic opioids, are fueling rocketing overdose death tolls in states such as Ohio.
Snopes→ Trump Defends Sinclair Broadcasting After Critical Video
There has been no immediate comment from Sinclair.
Internet Archive→ Bloomberg Markets: Americas : BLOOMBERG : April 2, 2018 10:00am-11:00am EDT
A look at the latest business news and trends in the Western hemisphere..This item belongs to: movies/TV-BLOOMBERG.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerpri
Internet Archive→ CNN Newsroom With John Berman and Poppy Harlow : CNNW : April 2, 2018 6:00am-7:00am PDT
The latest news from around the world with hosts John Berman and Poppy Harlow..This item belongs to: movies/TV-CNNW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerpr
Internet Archive→ MSNBC Live With Stephanie Ruhle : MSNBCW : April 2, 2018 6:00am-7:00am PDT
Coverage of national and international news, including breaking stories..This item belongs to: movies/TV-MSNBCW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerprint
Washington Post→ Video: Were Bush’s ‘enhanced interrogation techniques’ derived from military training?
This video fact check offers a guide to the debate over whether “enhanced interrogation techniques” led to Osama bin Laden
Washington Post→ Video: Were Bush’s ‘enhanced interrogation techniques’ derived from military training?
With President Trump’s nomination of Gina Haspel to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency, a debate has again erupted over whether the administration of President George W. Bush allowed the torture of al-Qaeda suspects — and wh
Internet Archive→ New Day : CNNW : April 2, 2018 4:00am-5:00am PDT
Chris Cuomo and Alisyn Camerota report the latest news and top stories..This item belongs to: movies/TV-CNNW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerprint TV,
PolitiFact→ Celebrate International Fact-checking Day: Avoid falling for fake news
As you scroll through posts on Facebook and spot the latest meme or attack on a politician, do you find yourself wondering if it is true? PolitiFact is here to help. To celebrate International Fact-Checking Day, we’re sharing our advice on sortin
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump assails Mexico, Amazon, twisting facts
AP FACT CHECK: Trump twists facts as he accuses Mexico of lax border enforcement and Amazon of ripping off post office
Internet Archive→ CNN Newsroom With Fredricka Whitfield : CNNW : April 1, 2018 11:00am-12:00pm PDT
The latest news from around the world with host Fredricka Whitfield..This item belongs to: movies/TV-CNNW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerprint TV, JS
Snopes→ Ted Nugent: Parkland Teens Attacking the NRA Have ‘No Soul’
The rocker says Florida students calling for gun control have “no soul” and are “mushy brained children.”
Internet Archive→ America’s News HQ : FOXNEWSW : April 1, 2018 9:00am-10:00am PDT
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Snopes→ 2018 April Fools’ Day Roundup!
A collection of the best japes sprung on unsuspecting internet users as part of the annual April Fool's Day tradition.
Snopes→ Defunct Chinese Space Lab Set to Re-Enter Earth’s Atmosphere
China’s defunct Tiangong 1 space station is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere within the next day.
Snopes→ Spy Case: Russia, United States Envoys Leave Washington, St. Petersburg
The moves were the latest in a spy poisoning case that has escalated East-West tensions, with both sides expelling more than 150 of each other’s diplomats from two dozen countries.
Snopes→ Rally Seeks Justice for Black Man Shot by Police in Backyard
The family of Stephon Clark joined hundreds at a rally Saturday to call for Sacramento to not let his memory or calls for justice or calls for police reform fade away.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump departs from reality on wall, Amazon
AP FACT CHECK: Trump rips Amazon with shaky claim that its contract with the post office is a 'scam'
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Enable 2nd Step Security’ Email Phishing Scam
According to this email, which may look like it was sent by your email service provider, you need to enable "2nd step security" on your email account. The post ‘Enable 2nd Step Security’ Email Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Was Al Sharpton’s Brother Arrested for Murder After Speaking at a March for Our Lives Rally?
Kenneth Glasgow has been accused of driving the car when his passenger shot and killed a woman.
Snopes→ Is There a Dedicated Hall & Oates Phone Line?
A trivia-loving Facebook page accurately shares the joy of "Callin' Oates."
FactCheck.org→ Viral NASA Story Gets Science Wrong
Q: Is NASA “spraying Americans with lithium and other chemicals”? A: No. The space agency uses such materials, which are also used in fireworks, in the upper atmosphere – way above where planes fly. Experts say it’s “extremely unlikely” ev
Snopes→ Did Sweden Ban Mandatory Vaccinations for Children in 2017?
Spurious blogs and "alternative health" purveyors tried to misrepresent the country's already-voluntary vaccination program.
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
FactCheck.org→ Emma Stone Didn’t Commend Trump
Q: Did Emma Stone say, “America made a great choice with Donald Trump”? A: No. There is no record of the actress ever making that comment, or others attributed to her in the same story. FULL ANSWER In the days following the 2016 election, the actr
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: Feds didn’t charge 412 Muslims in health scam
NOT REAL NEWS: An online story about a 2017 health care fraud investigation falsely claims more than 400 Michigan Muslims were charged.
FactCheck.org→ No Seizure of Clinton Foundation Cash
Q: Did British agents seize $400 million from the Clinton Foundation? A: No. That claim was made up by a satirical website. FULL ANSWER The Clinton Foundation is a frequent target for conspiracy theories and conspiracy-theory spoofs. A recent example
Snopes→ Is President Trump Planning a Monument to the War on Christmas?
A humorous article was just a seasonal jape, but not quite in the way that many readers recognized.