Voting machine company linked to fraud is nonexistent; didn't produce 4 million fraudulent Democratic votes
Snopes→ Did Mike Pence Defend Rob Porter’s Domestic Abuse with a Bible Verse?
Shortly after a Trump senior aide resigned amid domestic abuse allegations, a false rumor was spread that the Vice President had defended his behavior.
Snopes→ Pair Lasts 5½ Hours Outside in Cold to Alert Pet Owners
Ian Matheson says he had the idea to camp outside the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to show the cold's effect.
Snopes→ Baltimore Officers Guilty in Corruption Saga Short on Heroes
Seven police officers face charges of robbery, extortion and overtime fraud, and are accused of stealing from victims, some of whom committed no crime.
Snopes→ Expert: Copter in Grand Canyon Crash More Likely to Explode
Three British tourists died and four others were critically injured in the crash of a helicopter operated by Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters.
Snopes→ UK Judge Upholds Arrest Warrant for WikiLeaks Founder
A British judge upheld an arrest warrant for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has spent more than five years inside Ecuador's London embassy.
Washington Post→ What’s the immigration status of Melania Trump’s parents?
Several readers asked about the immigration status of Melania Trump’s parents, Viktor and Amalija Knavs, after spotting social media posts such as this one: "Here are Melania's Parents. Viktor and Amalija Knavs. They live in the United State
Hoax-Slayer→ Facebook Scammers Claim You Are Eligible For A UN Grant
Advance fee scammers regularly use Facebook as a vehicle for reaching new victims. And, they use a variety of cover stories to try to convince potential victims that their claims are legitimate. The post Facebook Scammers Claim You Are Eligible For
Hoax-Slayer→ Bogus Invoice Emails Contain Macro Malware
Fake invoice emails that harbour macro malware continue to hit inboxes around the world. The post Bogus Invoice Emails Contain Macro Malware appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Was a Russian Nuclear Executive Killed in a Plane Crash to Cover Up Clinton Corruption?
Conspiracy theorists falsely linked a deadly Moscow plane crash to Uranium One, a debunked Hillary Clinton "scandal."
Snopes→ Did Sen. Cory Booker Put Undocumented People ‘Before Seniors and Veterans’?
A graphic disseminated dismissive (and entirely fabricated) statements from the New Jersey Democrat.
Snopes→ Is This a Wall Around Nancy Pelosi’s Home?
Dubious web sites attempted to paint the house minority leader as a hypocrite after her record-breaking eight-hour speech in support of DACA recipients.
Truth or Fiction?→ American Teen Who Killed Muslim Refugee for Raping His Sister Sentenced to Prison-Fiction!
American Teen Who Killed Muslim Refugee for Raping His Sister Sentenced to Prison-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An American teenager was sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing a Muslim refugee who raped the teen’s 7-year-old sister. The Truth:
FactCheck.org→ Will Global Warming Benefit Civilization?
Environmental Protection Agency head Scott Pruitt suggests that global warming isn’t necessarily “a bad thing” because “humans have most flourished during times of … warming.” But recent years have been the warmest
Snopes→ Did an American Teenager Who Killed a ‘Muslim Refugee’ for Raping His Sister Get 30 Years in Prison?
A video being shared on Facebook is blatant fake news.
Internet Archive→ President Holds Infrastructure Meeting : CSPAN : February 12, 2018 5:08pm-6:08pm EST
President Trump hosted a meeting in the State Dining Room with state and local leaders to discuss his infrastructure proposal. Earlier that morning, the White House presented to Congress its infrastructure plan, which, they say, includes $200 billion i
Snopes→ Did a Texas Teacher Named Heather Holland Die Because She Couldn’t Afford Flu Medicine?
The 38-year-old's death from complications of influenza became an internet cause célèbre after it was rumored that she couldn't afford lifesaving medication.
Snopes→ Did a Judge Cut a Pedophile’s Prison Term Because He Claimed a 3-Year-Old ‘Asked’ to Be Raped?
A scurrilous fake news site took a controversial court case and added a fabricated element to it in order to produce clickbait.
Snopes→ Sessions: Sheriffs Are a ‘Critical Part of the Anglo-American Heritage of Law Enforcement’
His comments were reportedly a reference to the legal tradition of common law that the American sheriff's system shares with England.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s inflated claim on costs of war
AP FACT CHECK: Trump plugs infrastructure plan with an inflated claim on how much has been spent on war
Snopes→ Can Police Legally Rape People in 35 States?
A pair of articles about the legality of rape in police custody confused social media readers.
Washington Post→ Video: Trump’s repeated claim the United States has spent $7 trillion in the Middle East
“This will be a big week for Infrastructure. After so stupidly spending $7 trillion in the Middle East, it is now time to start investing in OUR Country!” — President Trump, in a tweet, Feb. 12, 2018 “As of a couple of months ago, w
Snopes→ Is This ‘Beware of Billionaire’ Hunters Sign Real?
An image was digitally created after a construction tycoon was arrested for hunting in a protected sanctuary.
FactCheck.org→ Video: Trump’s DACA Boast
The subject of this week’s fact-checking video is the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Then-President Barack Obama created the DACA program in 2012 by executive action after Congress failed to pass the “DREAM Act,” which would
PolitiFact→ PolitiFact gains nonprofit status with move to the Poynter Institute
The Poynter Institute, a nonprofit school for journalists based in St. Petersburg, Fla., has acquired direct ownership of PolitiFact from the Tampa Bay Times, the organizations announced Monday. The fact-checking website was created in 2007 by the Time
PolitiFact→ The Principles of the Truth-O-Meter: PolitiFact’s methodology for independent fact-checking
Fact-checking journalism is the heart of PolitiFact. Our core principles are independence, transparency, fairness, thorough reporting and clear writing. The reason we publish is to give citizens the information they need to govern themselves in a democ
Snopes→ Dozens of Nude Models Brave Cold, Rain for Polar Bear Paint
Dozens of body-painted models walked through the streets in a drizzle as part of the Polar Bear Paint, a nude spin on the traditional polar bear plunges.
Snopes→ Wedding Dress Returned 32 Years After Dry Cleaner Mix-Up
An Ohio woman has been reunited with her wedding dress 32 years after a dry cleaner mix-up.
Snopes→ London City Airport Shuts Down Due to Unexploded WWII Bomb
The device was found at George V Dock during work at London City Airport.
Snopes→ Wind, Ice and Cold Are Making This Olympics Too Wintry
The women's giant slalom was postponed due to high winds at the 2018 Winter Olympics at the Yongpyong Alpine Center, Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Washington Post→ A Pentagon chart misleadingly suggests the U.S. is falling behind in a nuclear arms race
“As you can see demonstrated in this chart … nuclear delivery system development over the last eight years shows numerous advances by Russia, China and North Korea versus the near absence of such activity by the United States,
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump, others on market dive, MS-13, shutdown
AP FACT CHECK: Trump and others let reality slide on stock market, gang violence, shutdown
Hoax-Slayer→ Picture Of Baby Holding Gun to Mouth While on Mother’s Lap
A viral Facebook message, which features an image depicting a baby mouthing a handgun while laying on his or her mother's lap, asks people to share the picture in the hope that the mother can be exposed and dealt with by the police. The post Picture Of
Snopes→ What Is MS-13?
The street gang called out by name by President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address actually has its roots in Los Angeles.
Snopes→ Did Elon Musk Call Donald Trump a ‘Dumbass’?
Contrary to a fabricated tweet, the SpaceX CEO responded graciously to Trump's congratulations on the "American ingenuity" of the Falcon Heavy rocket.
Snopes→ Ex-Kentucky Judge Enters Plea Deal in Human Trafficking Case
Prosecutors are recommending 20 years for the 21 counts.
Internet Archive→ This Week With George Stephanopoulos : KGO : February 11, 2018 8:00am-9:00am PST
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Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Betty Louise Kaechler’ Advance Fee Scam
According to this email, Mrs Betty Louise Kaechler from the USA is dying of cancer and wants to give you $7.5 million on the condition that you will give 50% of the funds to orphanages in your country. The post ‘Betty Louise Kaechler’ A
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Two Free Tickets From Thai Airways’ Facebook Scam
According to a post being shared on Facebook, you can click to get two free tickets courtesy of Thailand based airline Thai Airways. The post ‘Two Free Tickets From Thai Airways’ Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Stranger Accused of Spanking Man’s Son in Georgia Store
Police say a stranger spanked a man's 2-year-old son at a grocery store in Georgia when the toddler kept asking his dad for a candy bar.