A disreputable web site recycled an already-spurious claim by an anti-vaccine publisher.
FactCheck.org→ Soros Didn’t Pay for Shutdown Votes
Q: Did George Soros pay three Democratic U.S. senators to vote for a government shutdown? A: No. The “senators” named in a fictional story are not real. FULL ANSWER “Fred Marken,” “Louis Kearns” and “Gerald
Snopes→ NY Museum Offered Used, Solid Gold Toilet to Trumps
The toilet , titled "America," is Maurizio Cattelan's jab at the nation's greedier instincts.
Snopes→ Is Trey Gowdy Replacing Mike Pence on the 2020 GOP Ticket?
Curious political rumor holds that Vice President Mike Pence will be stepping down from the Republican ticket in 2020 to run for a U.S. Senate seat in Indiana.
Snopes→ Is this Teenager in Danger?
A Georgia teenager's claims in a two-year-old video have long since been denied but continue to spread and inconvenience local police.
PolitiFact→ Kamala Harris – Is California No. 1 in solar power and solar jobs?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Is California No. 1 in solar power and solar jobs? Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., wasn’t happy about President Donald Trump authorizing tariffs on solar energy cells and panels. "No state generates a
Snopes→ Did a Vermont Woman Post a Joke About Trump ‘Bringing Back Slavery’?
Heather Wick faced an online backlash after a racially insensitive Facebook post in 2017, and again in 2018.
Truth or Fiction?→ Donald Trump Imposes 30% Tariffs on Solar Panel Imports-Truth!
Donald Trump Imposes 30% Tariffs on Solar Panel Imports-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Claims that President Donald Trump imposed 30 percent tariffs circulated in January 2018. The Truth: President Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs on solar panel
Washington Post→ A White House chart on ‘chain migration’ has numbers that add up, but lacks context
The White House issued an interesting chart on “chain migration,” which refers to the practice of immigrants bringing other members of their families to the United States. The Trump administration argues that the immigration sho
Snopes→ United States Senate Candidate Favors a Woman’s Right to Cook Him Dinner?
Decrying a "non-stop feminization campaign against manhood," a GOP Senate candidate said he supports a woman’s right to "become traditional homemakers."
Snopes→ Checking the Facts About ‘Dreamers’
An Internet meme cites extremely dubious statistics to convince readers that the young undocumented immigrants known as "Dreamers" are a detriment to society.
Snopes→ Will Robert Mueller Be Forced to Resign Over an Affair with Nancy Pelosi?
The man heading an investigation that may implicate President Trump will not be stepping down over salacious revelations.
Snopes→ Swiss Mummy Identified as Ancestor of Boris Johnson
The body of an apparently wealthy woman was found decades ago during renovations on the Barfuesser Church in Basel. Her identity was a mystery.
Snopes→ Is This an Airplane on Fire?
A Facebook page purporting to post live news appears to have stolen their footage from an Instagram account.
Snopes→ NASA Honors 7 Killed on Space Shuttle Columbia 15 Years Ago
NASA is honoring the seven astronauts killed aboard shuttle Columbia 15 years ago, with a special musical tribute by the son of Israel's first astronaut.
Snopes→ Oprah: ‘I Don’t Have the DNA’ for a Presidential Bid
Oprah Winfrey says she’s not interested in a presidential bid despite Democrats’ continuing buzz about the billionaire media icon.
Snopes→ Was Ivanka Trump Critically Injured After Being Shot by a Sniper?
A "satirical" web site run by a prolific purveyor of fake news publishes yet another distasteful and false story.
Snopes→ Does a New Law Allow Atheist Doctors to Refuse Care to Religious Patients?
A satirical article caused confusion by playing off a recent policy change at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Snopes→ Erykah Badu Under Scrutiny for Hitler, Cosby Comments
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."
Snopes→ OK, Imagine Net Neutrality is Flame Grilled Whopper
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