The fake news article misuses an image of a New York City building fire.
Snopes→ Did Jeff Sessions Praise Marijuana in a College Rock Band?
A spoof video about the notoriously anti-pot Attorney General was produced by a comedy group and managed to trick some viewers.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Immigration, MS-13 and crime: the facts behind Donald Trump’s exaggerations
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Immigration, MS-13 and crime: the facts behind Donald Trump’s exaggerations President Donald Trump linked illegal immigration to the violence of the MS-13 gang, claiming "open borders" have caused the
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that ‘wages are now, for the first time in many years, rising’
“Something that I’ve been talking about for two years — campaigning, and everyone said, ‘You’ll never do it’ — after years of wage stagnation, wages — so what happened two days ago and a month ago — wages are no
Internet Archive→ Defense Secretary Mattis on National Defense Strategy & Nuclear Posture : CSPAN : February 7, 2018 2:36am-4:12am EST
The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing in which Defense Secretary James Mattis and Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair, Gen. Paul Selva, testified on the Pentagon's national defense strategy and the 2018 nuclear posture review....This item belo
Snopes→ Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Resigns Amid Sex Misconduct Claims
The beleaguered businessman says that the negative publicity made it impossible for him to continue in his current roles.
Snopes→ Pentagon Says Trump Ordered Washington Military Parade
The parade is supposed to be an elaborate show of military strength complete with tanks and soldiers.
Internet Archive→ President Holds Law Enforcement Roundtable on MS-13 : CSPAN3 : February 6, 2018 9:40pm-10:38pm EST
President Trump met with law enforcement officials, lawmakers and members of his cabinet to discuss immigration policy and the MS-13 gangs. He told the group that he would support a government shutdown if Congress does not pass legislation consistent w
Snopes→ Did a Pennsylvania Teacher Assign Math Homework That Referred to Sexual Assault?
Students at Pennridge High School were asked to solve algebra formulas using vignettes from the difficult early life of Maya Angelou; Internet outrage ensued.
Snopes→ Former American Nazi Party Leader Is Likely GOP Nominee in Illinois Congressional Race
White supremacist Arthur Jones is the only Republican candidate for the Third Congressional District in the state's 20 March primary.
Truth or Fiction?→ Facebook Limiting Number of Friends Posts That Can Appear in Your Newsfeed-Mostly Fiction!
Facebook Limiting Number of Friends Posts That Can Appear in Your Newsfeed-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Facebook is limiting the number of friends’ posts that can appear in your news feeds unless you take specific action to stop it. The Tru
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's Pants on Fire claim about 'treason'
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Donald Trump's Pants on Fire claim about 'treason' President Donald Trump’s visit to the Sheffer Corp. near Cincinnati was billed as a chance to discuss the recently enacted tax law. While Trump did di
Snopes→ Did a Study Show That Dogs Exhibit Jealousy?
A popular meme showing a dog looking resentful as his owner poses with a significant other is based on a 2014 study suggesting dogs can behave jealously.
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Adam Schiff’s Sister is Married to George Soros’ Son-Fiction!
Rep. Adam Schiff’s Sister Married George Soros’ Son-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff’s sister is married to George Soros’ son, explaining the California Democrat’s vocal opposition to President Trump. The
Snopes→ Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Snopes→ Was Adam Schiff’s Sister Married to George Soros’s Son?
Rep. Adam Schiff, who authored a rebuttal to Devin Nunes's memo about the Trump-Russia investigation, is now the target of conspiracy theories and fake news.
Snopes→ Girl Scouts Lobby to Relabel Bridge Named for Segregationist
Hundreds of Girl Scouts are expected to gather in the Georgia Capitol, offering milk and cookies as they try to persuade lawmakers to make the change.
Snopes→ Deadly Earthquake Strikes Taiwan’s East Coast
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck about 21 kilometers (13 miles) northeast of Hualien, on the island's east coast.
Snopes→ Did the Black Panthers Create the WIC Food Program?
An Internet meme credits the Black Panther Party with inventing Women, Infants, and Children, a federal program that provides food assistance to impoverished mothers and children.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Overstates Role in Apple’s Plans
President Donald Trump claimed that “Apple is investing $350 billion in the United States” over the next five years all because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. That’s contradicted by Apple’s chief executive officer, who said that R
Snopes→ Safety Recall of Ventolin Inhalers?
A viral Facebook post rehashed an old recall, causing hundreds of thousands of people unnecessary concern.
Snopes→ Is This ‘Goliath Skeleton’ Real?
Some of the images in a collage purporting to show the discovery of a "Goliath skeleton" date back to a 1993 tabloid article.
Snopes→ Is Costco Toilet Paper Unsafe for Plumbing Systems?
We found no evidence to suggest Costco toilet paper was any less safe for septic tanks than any other brand of bath tissue.
PolitiFact→ Say Anything Blog – Heidi Heitkamp didn't high-five Chuck Schumer following abortion vote
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Heidi Heitkamp didn't high-five Chuck Schumer following abortion vote A headline on a North Dakota political blog wrongly said Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., high-fived Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., following a controver
Snopes→ Polish President to Sign Controversial Holocaust Bill
The office of Polish President Andrzej Duda said he will announce his decision on whether to sign legislation penalizing statements about the Holocaust.
Snopes→ House Committee Votes to Release Democrats’ Classified Memo
The president now has five days to decide whether to allow the material's publication.
Snopes→ Hawaii Emergency Worker Threatened After Misleading Photo
Jeffrey Wong told The Associated Press he quickly learned how cruel the internet can be: "A lot of anger, a lot of ignorance came out as a result of that."
Snopes→ Global Stocks Tumble as Wall Street Braces for More Losses
A wild day for U.S. markets resulted in the biggest drop in the Dow Jones industrial average in six and a half years.
Washington Post→ President Trump cries ‘fake news’ and the world follows
“The media is fake. … The media is really the word — I think one of the greatest of all terms I’ve come up with is fake. I guess other people have used it perhaps over the years, but I’ve never noticed it.” — President Tru
Snopes→ John Mahoney, Who Played Cranky Dad on ‘Frasier,’ Dies at 77
The actor was best known for his role on the long-running sitcom, but also had a long career in theater and film.
Snopes→ Was Rihanna Banned From Senegal For Being Part of the ‘Illuminati’?
For once, a notorious purveyor of fake news gets some details right, but gets the overall story wrong.
PolitiFact→ Devin Nunes – Nunes memo twists James Comey's words on Steele dossier
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Nunes memo twists James Comey's words on Steele dossier The memo assembled by aides to House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., has spawned lots of debate, both before it was released on Feb.
Snopes→ Did Trump Tweet in 2015 That the President Should Be Shot Out of a Cannon if the ‘Dow Joans’ Tanks?
A fake tweet attributed to President Donald Trump was meant to be a joke, but this is 2018.
Snopes→ Did Denzel Washington Say Trump’s Election Saved Us From an ‘Orwellian Police State’?
The quote attributed to the famed actor was fabricated by a disreputable web site.
Truth or Fiction?→ Crayola Bathtub Fingerpaint Soap Burns Child’s Hands-Unproven!
Crayola Bathtub Finger Paint Soap Burns Child’s Hands-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A Facebook post warns that Crayola bathtub finger paint soap burned the skin off a child’s hands. The Truth: Crayola has said that it’s looking into re
Snopes→ Did a Former Michigan Politician Defend Men Having Sex With Underage Girls?
A former State Senate candidate says his Facebook account was hacked, and a series of troubling posts are the result of an attempt to sabotage his political career.
Snopes→ Philadelphia Cleaning Up After Some Celebrations Turn Unruly
Revelers shot off fireworks, drivers beeped their horns and Philadelphians young and old descended on Broad Street.
Snopes→ Maldives Declares State of Emergency Amid Political Standoff
The political crisis in the Maldives deepened as the government said it would not obey a Supreme Court order to free imprisoned opposition leaders.
Internet Archive→ President Remarks on Tax Reform at Sheffer Corporation : CSPAN : February 5, 2018 2:32pm-3:21pm EST
[LIVE] President Trump delivers remarks on tax reform at Sheffer Corporation in Cincinnati. Sponsor: White House Travel | Domestic Trip.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fing
Snopes→ Teen Gains Fame After Justin Timberlake Selfie at Super Bowl
Thirteen-year-old Ryan McKenna said that his phone "exploded" with messages and phone calls and he now has thousands of new social media followers.