Erykah Badu has come under scrutiny for an interview where she made comments on Bill Cosby and Adolf Hitler.
Snopes→ Trump Says He’s Open to Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers
President Donald Trump says he's open to an immigration plan that would provide a pathway to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of "Dreamers."
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Burger King released a humorous new ad on Twitter, explaining the repeal of net neutrality in "making burgers per second."
Washington Post→ Sessions’s statistics to back up the claim that Trump is ending ‘American carnage’
“In 2017, we brought cases against more violent criminals than in any year in decades. We charged the most federal firearm prosecutions in a decade. We convicted nearly 500 human traffickers and 1,200 gang members, and helped our
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Shades of gray in Turkey’s stated Syria goals
AP FACT CHECK: Turkey's changing statements on extent, goal of offensive against Syrian Kurdish border town of Afrin
Snopes→ Scientists Successfully Clone Monkeys; Are Humans Up Next?
For the first time, researchers have used the cloning technique that produced Dolly the sheep to create healthy monkeys, bringing science an important step closer to being able to do the same with humans.
Snopes→ Michigan State University President to Step Down
Lou Anna Simon announced her resignation the same day that the university's medical doctor was sentenced on multiple counts of molestation
Snopes→ Young Cow Moves Out, Tours With Herd of Wild Bison
The cow appears to be thriving in its new life as a bovine interloper.
Hoax-Slayer→ D Shackle Hoax Causing Confusion For Australian Motorists
A post currently circulating via social media in Australia is warning motorists that the D shackle commonly used when towing boats, trailers and caravans is now illegal. The post D Shackle Hoax Causing Confusion For Australian Motorists appeared firs
Hoax-Slayer→ D Shackle Hoax Causing Confusion For Australian Motorists
A post currently circulating via social media in Australia is warning motorists that the D shackle commonly used when towing boats, trailers and caravans is now illegal. The post D Shackle Hoax Causing Confusion For Australian Motorists appeared firs
Snopes→ Has an Indictment Been Issued in the Uranium One Investigation?
There's no credible evidence linking a January 2018 indictment with a persistent Clinton conspiracy theory.
Snopes→ Were Democrats ‘Up All Night Doing Blow’ with Obama to Celebrate Shutdown?
Fake news crosses the line from the barely plausible to the ludicrously ridiculous.
Snopes→ Elton John Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last
Elton John is retiring from the road after his upcoming three-year global tour, capping nearly 50 years on stages around the world.
Truth or Fiction?→ Karin McQuillian Writes “What I Learned in the Peace Corp: President Trump Was Right”-Authorship Confirmed!
Karin McQuillian Writes “What I Learned in the Peace Corps: President Trump Was Right”-Authorship Confirmed! Summary of eRumor: A former Peace Corp volunteer named Karin McQuillian wrote that her experiences in Africa had taught her that &#
Truth or Fiction?→ Mark Zuckerberg Retires from Facebook in 2018-Fiction!
Mark Zuckerberg Retires from Facebook in 2018-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Mark Zuckerberg has announced that he’s retiring as president and CEO of Facebook in 2018. The Truth: Mark Zuckerberg has not announced his retirement from Facebook. That r
Snopes→ Did a Former Peace Corps Volunteer Defend Trump’s Sh*thole Comments?
An opinion piece arguing that "Trump is Right" about African countries was written by Karin McQuillan.
Snopes→ Did Trump Order Pizza with ‘Tiny Pizzas’ on Top During Tryst with Stormy Daniels?
A faux transcript of the porn star's interview suggests that the ultimate sign of wealth is demanding "tiny pizzas" as a topping.
Snopes→ Captive Kids Slowly Providing Information to Investigators
Deputies arrested the husband and wife after their 17-year-old daughter climbed out a window and called 911.
Snopes→ Mayors Boycott Trump Meeting After Sanctuary Cities Threat
Mayors from across the country announced they would boycott a meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump on 24 January 2018.
Snopes→ Did Senator Tom Cotton Call for Drug Testing for Social Security Recipients?
The Arkansas Republican has supported drug screening for welfare programs, but never for Social Security.
Snopes→ Pope Francis Rails Against ‘Fake News,’ Condemns ‘Snake-Tactics’ of Its Authors
The Holy Father compared those who create and spread misinformation to the "crafty" serpent in the Biblical Garden of Eden.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Shades of gray in Turkey’s stated Syria goals
AP FACT CHECK: Turkey's changing statements on extent, goal of offensive against Syrian Kurdish border town of Afrin
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Shades of gray in Turkey’s stated Syria goals
AP FACT CHECK: Turkey's changing statements on extent, goal of offensive against Syrian Kurdish border town of Afrin
FactCheck.org→ Out With the ‘Old Dixie’
Q: Did President Donald Trump order the removal of Barack Obama’s name from a Florida highway? A: No. That rumor comes from a false headline attached to a 2015 opinion piece critical of the name change. FULL QUESTION Do you know if this is tru
Snopes→ Mother: School Shooting Took Life of a ‘Perfect Sweet Soul’
Secret Holt said her daughter Bailey was a "perfect sweet soul." She also told KFVS that the "horrific act of violence" is "just unbearable" for her family.
Snopes→ Is a ‘Crocodile Dundee’ Sequel Being Released in 2018?
Teasers posted online are actually promoting an Australian travel campaign.
Snopes→ Gymnastics Doctor Sentenced to 40 to 175 Years in Prison
A former sports doctor who admitted molesting the nation's top gymnasts was sentenced to prison by a judge who told him, "I just signed your death warrant."
Snopes→ Was the Body of the Clintons’ Former Housekeeper Found in Arkansas?
The woman had supposedly disappeared after being abruptly dismissed in 1985 and was reportedly pregnant at the time of her death.
Snopes→ DA Seeks to Bar Parents from Contacting 13 Kids Kept Captive
The court proceeding is the latest step as authorities seek to sever ties between David and Louise Turpin and their 13 children.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated claims about chain migration, NYC terror suspect
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated claims about chain migration, NYC terror suspect President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that more than 20 people have migrated to the United States due to family ties to a terr
Snopes→ Starbucks Gives Workers Raises, Stock Grants Due to Tax Law
Starbucks is giving its U.S. workers pay raises and stock bonuses in 2018, citing recent tax reform.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Mexico isn't the deadliest country in the world, as Trump said
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Mexico isn't the deadliest country in the world, as Trump said Defending the wall at the heart of a government shutdown, President Donald Trump pitched a fishy claim about Mexico’s security levels. "
PolitiFact→ Nancy Pelosi – Nancy Pelosi correct that renewing kids' health program saves money
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Nancy Pelosi correct that renewing kids' health program saves money As a federal government shutdown loomed, lawmakers discussed whether to fold the reauthorization of a popular children’s health plan into a fin
Snopes→ Students Ran for Their Lives as Shots Erupted in High School
The trauma consumed the rural town of about 4,300 people, where nearly everyone has a connection to the school.
Snopes→ NFL Admits to Rigging Games?
A deceptive video created by a "satire" Facebook page quickly spread on social media.
Snopes→ Police: Angry Fast-Food Worker Beans Supervisor with Burrito
Police say a fast-food worker upset at having to work a morning shift threw a hot burrito at his Taco Bell supervisor in Spartanburg, S.C.
Snopes→ ‘Enjoy Hell:’ Doctor’s Sentence Next for Assaulting Gymnasts
Larry Nassar has admitted sexually assaulting athletes when he was employed by Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that ‘we’re way down’ in people crossing the border
“I’m very proud to say that we’re way down in the people coming across the border. We have fewer people trying to come across because they know it’s not going to happen.” — President Trump, in remarks at the White House,
Internet Archive→ President Signs Trade Restrictions : CSPAN : January 23, 2018 10:22pm-10:31pm EST
President Trump imposed trade tariffs on imported solar panels and washing machines. In remarks in the Oval Office, he said these actions will benefit the U.S. jobs market and the American workers. Sponsor: White House.This item belongs to: movies/TV-C
Snopes→ Did the Kochs Contribute $500,000 to Paul Ryan After the GOP Tax Plan Was Passed?
Charles and Elizabeth Koch gave nearly half a million dollars to the House Speaker's fundraising committee after passage of the Republican tax bill.