A Democrat apparently won the special House election in southwestern Pennsylvania, with no judicial action nullifying the results.
Snopes→ Have Amelia Earhart’s Remains Been Located?
Despite a flurry of reporting to the contrary, the mystery of Earhart’s final resting place has not been — and may never be — solved.
Snopes→ Did a Church of Lucifer Open in Colombia?
The founder of a so-called "Church of Lucifer" launched in Quindío, Colombia in 2016 also claims to sell "pacts with the devil" for profit.
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – Hannity's double standard on North Korea, Trump and Obama?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Hannity's double standard on North Korea, Trump and Obama? An image shared widely on Facebook and Reddit chides Fox News host Sean Hannity for having a double standard on presidents talking to North Korea. It s
Snopes→ Stephen Hawking at a Vietnam War Protest?
An image misidentifying a man at a Vietnam War protest as Stephen Hawking went viral after the theoretical physicist's death in March 2018.
FactCheck.org→ No Russian Arrest Warrant for George Soros
Q: Has Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warrant for the arrest of George Soros? A: No. That rumor has been circulating online for years in various forms. FULL ANSWER It’s true that Russia in 2015 banned two charities run by the billio
Truth or Fiction?→ Funeral Home Employee Accidentally Cremated While Taking a Nap-Fiction!
Funeral Home Employee Accidentally Cremated While Taking a Nap-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A funeral home employee was accidentally cremated while taking a nap on a stretcher after working a 16-hour shift. The Truth: A website that describes is content
FactCheck.org→ Obama Not Ordered to Pay $400M Restitution
Q: Did a federal court order former President Barack Obama to pay “$400 million in restitution”? A: No. Multiple sites have carried the fictitious story. FULL ANSWER Former President Barack Obama would be in a particularly undesirable financial si
Snopes→ Is California’s Governor Requiring Students Use Arabic Numbers in Schools?
A "satirical" blog posted a story seizing on readers getting angry about a nonexistent California law.
FactCheck.org→ Wind Energy’s Carbon Footprint
In observing that “every type of energy has consequences,” Department of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke claimed the “carbon footprint on wind [energy] is significant.” In fact, wind power’s carbon footprint is among the smallest of any energy
Snopes→ Did a Tennessee School District Ban the American Flag?
An outdated and exaggerated claim that a Tennessee school district banned the American flag reappeared years after the fact.
Snopes→ Is Toys R Us Closing All Locations, Not Accepting Gift Cards?
Ongoing business troubles for the toy chain led to rumors that gift cards could soon be (or already are) of no value.
Snopes→ Did President Donald Trump End Public Access to ‘Puppy Mill’ Inspection Reports?
A searchable database of inspection reports was temporarily removed from the United States Department of Agriculture's web site as part of a review connected to a lawsuit.
Snopes→ Did Disney Announce a Remake of ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’ with Kate Winslet?
A fan-made movie poster tricked some readers.
Snopes→ Joy Behar of ‘The View’ Apologizes for Christianity Comment
Behar apologized for comments she made for equating people’s claims that Jesus Christ talks to them to mental illness.
Snopes→ Far-Right Figures Say They Were Deported from Britain
Britain's Home Office said in a statement that the border force "has the power to refuse entry to an individual if it is considered that his or her presence in the U.K. is not conducive to the public good."
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump says China, Singapore have death penalty for drug dealers
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Donald Trump says China, Singapore have death penalty for drug dealers President Donald Trump floated the idea of imposing the death penalty on drug dealers in the United States during his Pennsylvania rally, saying C
Snopes→ Prosecuting More Who Lie to Buy Guns Could Strain Resources
A Trump administration plan to crack down on people who lie to buy guns faces a giant hurdle, relying on federal agents and prosecutors who are already overwhelmed with other responsibilities.
Snopes→ Students to Walk Out Nationwide Protesting Gun Violence
In nearly 3,000 protests nationwide, students from the elementary to college level are taking up the call in a variety of ways.
Snopes→ Parents of Slain Democratic Staffer Sue Fox News Over Story
Seth Rich's parents allege Fox News used "lies, misrepresentations and half-truths" in an article that claimed their son had leaked DNC emails to WikiLeaks during the presidential campaign.
Snopes→ U.S. Sets New Record for Censoring, Withholding Government Files
The federal government censored, withheld or said it couldn't find records sought by citizens, journalists and others more often last year than at any point in the past decade.
Snopes→ Stephen Hawking Defied ALS to Become Pre-Eminent Physicist
Hawking defied the normally fatal illness for more than 50 years, pursuing a brilliant career that stunned doctors and thrilled his fans.
Washington Post→ Does the Palestinian Authority pay $350 million a year to ‘terrorists and their families’?
“Raise your hands high if you agree with me that [Palestinian] President [Mahmoud] Abbas should stop paying terrorists to murder Jews. You know how much he pays? He pays about $350 million a year to terrorists and their families.
Snopes→ Theoretical Physicist Stephen Hawking Has Died at 76
The best-known theoretical physicist of his time, Hawking wrote so lucidly of the mysteries of space, time, and black holes that his book "A Brief History of Time" became an international bestseller.
Snopes→ An Update from Team Snopes Regarding the #SaveSnopes Campaign
We’ve made considerable progress, but we still need your help.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: No way to gauge Trump’s border wall promises
AP FACT CHECK: There's no way to measure President Donald Trump's promises for his planned border wall
Snopes→ Dog Dies After Airline Worker Has It Placed in Overhead Bin
Eighteen animals died while being transported on United in 2017; there were six cases on all other U.S. carriers combined, according to the Department of Transportation.
Internet Archive→ KRON 4 Evening News : KRON : March 13, 2018 5:00pm-7:00pm PDT
Local news, sports and weather..This item belongs to: movies/TV-KRON.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerprint TV, Extended Data Services, JSON, MP3, MPEG
Snopes→ Idaho Teacher Investigated for Alleged Animal Mistreatment During Class
A junior high instructor was accused of feeding a puppy to a snapping turtle in front of students.
Truth or Fiction?→ 26(f) Plan Freedom Checks Are Better than Social Security-Mostly Fiction!
26(f) Plan Freedom Checks Are Better than Social Security-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Online wealth management service providers have touted “freedom checks” that are issued under what are known as 26(f) plans as “better than S
ABC News→ No, a tornado did not carry home nearly 130 miles
No, a tornado did not carry an Oklahoma mobile home and a woman named Dorothy nearly 130 miles to Kansas
Internet Archive→ President Trump’s Remarks in San Diego, California : CSPAN3 : March 13, 2018 4:50pm-5:25pm EDT
[LIVE] President Trump delivers remarks at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, on his first trip to the state since being elected. Sponsor: White House Travel | Domestic Trip.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN3.This item has f
Truth or Fiction?→ Target Issues Massive Easter Egg Recall, Warnings About Water Absorbing Eggs-Outdated!
Target Issues Massive Easter Egg Recall, Warnings About Water Absorbing Easter Eggs-Outdated! Summary of eRumor: Warnings about Target issuing a massive Easter egg recall for toy eggs that grow bigger and hatch when they absorb water circulated in earl
Snopes→ Did a Couple Adopt a Native American Child for $10 in 1952?
The story behind a decades-old letter that went viral in 2018.
FactCheck.org→ Trump and the Veterans Choice Program
Q: Did President Donald Trump sign an order allowing veterans to get full medical bills paid at hospitals outside the VA? A: No, but Trump has continued a program that allows some veterans to seek outside care. FULL QUESTION There is a FB post going ar
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Is Donald Trump right that aluminum, steel industries have been decimated?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Is Donald Trump right that aluminum, steel industries have been decimated? President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on steel and 10 percent tariff on aluminum, a move that Trump argued would protect
Snopes→ Does an ‘Empty Shoes’ Memorial in Washington, D.C. Represent 7,000 Children Killed by Guns Since Sandy Hook?
Seven thousand pairs of empty shoes on display at the U.S. Capitol were intended to represent child victims of gun violence since the Sandy Hook shooting.
Snopes→ Is Julia Stiles Transgender?
Rumors about the actress are not based on medical records, personal confessions, or credible information of any sort.
Internet Archive→ Senate Energy Hearing on Interior Budget : CSPAN : March 13, 2018 12:34pm-2:00pm EDT
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the president's 2019 budget request for the Interior Department. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke testified..This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN.This item has files of the follo
FactCheck.org→ Trey Gowdy Not Given Highest Security Clearance
Q: Did President Trump sign an executive order giving Rep. Trey Gowdy the “highest level of security clearance”? A: No. That is a months-old fictitious claim that continues to circulate online. FULL ANSWER Some online stories would have readers bel