Reports that the singer boasted about the results of a "DNA test kit" are just more fake news.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Mistake on DACA
At an immigration meeting with members of Congress, President Donald Trump mistakenly said that foreign-born residents in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program “could be 40 years old, 41 years old.” In fact, they can be no mor
Snopes→ Did the German Government Use a Soap Opera to ‘Brainwash’ Children to Become Muslim?
Right-wing web sites grossly misrepresented the significance and meaning of one scene from one 2006 episode.
Snopes→ Wave of Lawsuits Filed to Block Net-Neutrality Repeal
A group of 22 state attorneys general has sued to block the Federal Communications Commission’s repeal of net-neutrality rules.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Would the military shut down if the federal government does?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Would the military shut down if the federal government does? As a possible government shutdown loomed, President Donald Trump preemptively blamed Democrats for any negative fallout. Trump charged that Democrat
Snopes→ Fundraiser Saves Pony Who Lost Penis to Cancer, Frostbite
A Maine animal rescue group says it has raised enough money to save a 15-year-old pony that lost part of its penis due to cancer and frostbite.
Snopes→ Cellphone Jamming System Tested at Maryland Prison
Federal prisons officials have tested a jamming technology that officials hope will help combat the threat posed by inmates with cellphones.
Snopes→ Is This Our Congress Hard at Work?
A collage purportedly showing members of the US Congress sleeping at their desks actually shows various Brazilian politicians napping over the years.
FactCheck.org→ No Democratic Prostitute Ring in N.J.
Q: Were three Democratic state senators arrested in New Jersey for running a prostitution ring? A: No. The senators named in the story don’t even exist. FULL ANSWER Sixty-three cases of sex trafficking were reported in the state of New Jersey in
Truth or Fiction?→ Given 18 Months to Live, Man Cures Brain Cancer With Cannabis Oil-Fiction!
Given 18 Months to Live, Man Cures Cancer With Cannabis Oil-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A British man named David Hibbitt was given 18 months to live before he cured cancer with cannabis oil. The Truth: Many holistic health websites have featured the
Snopes→ ‘He Fights’: President Trump’s Lack of Decorum
The authorship of an opinion piece defending President Trump's lack of decorum and dignity in office has been misattributed.
Snopes→ Bitcoin Below $10,000; Value Halved Since Mid-December
Other digital currencies have also dropped sharply in value, adding to fears of a speculative bubble that could pop at any moment.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump presidency creates an alternate reality
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's fraught relationship with facts marks his presidency
Snopes→ Is O.J. Simpson Back in Custody?
Reports that former NFL star O.J. Simpson was rearrested while attempting to slip across the U.S.-Canada border are fake news.
Snopes→ Sources: White House Directed Bannon Silence in House Interview
Steve Bannon's attorney relayed questions, in real time, to the White House during a House Intelligence Committee interview of the former Trump chief strategist, people familiar with the closed-door session said.
Climate Feedback→ Most popular climate change stories of 2017 reviewed by scientists
SUMMARY Many stories were written about climate science in 2017, but were the ones that “went viral” scientifically accurate? To find out, we compiled a list of articles with the most comments, shares, and likes on social networks using data from
Climate Feedback→ National Geographic video of starving polar bear should have clarified uncertain link to climate change
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This widely-shared December 2017 article at National Geographic featured emotional footage of a starving polar bear, highlighting the plight of polar bears as the extent of Arctic sea ice declines. Scientists who r
Climate Feedback→ New York Times effectively informs readers about large Larsen C iceberg calving event
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This July 2017 article in The New York Times described a remarkable iceberg calving event at Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf. Scientists who reviewed the article found it to be essentially accurate and informativ
Climate Feedback→ Atlantic story on the climate implications of reduced beef consumption could provide clearer context
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This August 2017 article in The Atlantic covered a study of the greenhouse gas emissions that could be avoided if beef consumption was reduced in the United States. Beef is a particularly resource-intensive food, d
Washington Post→ Trump’s false claim that alleged terror suspect brought two dozen relatives to U.S.
“This man that came in, or whatever you want to call him, brought in, with him, other people. And he was a point – he was the point of contact, the primary point of contact for — and this is preliminarily — 23 people that came i
Snopes→ Walmart Offers Way to Turn Leftover Opioids Into Useless Gel
Walmart is helping customers get rid of leftover opioids by giving them packets that turn the addictive painkillers into a useless gel.
Internet Archive→ Jimmy Kimmel Live : WPVI : January 16, 2018 11:35pm-12:25am EST
Kristen Bell; Will Poulter. Also: Lo Moon perform..This item belongs to: movies/TV-WPVI.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerprint TV, Extended Data Services, JSON, MP3, MPEG2,
Snopes→ Were Cruise Ship Passengers Warned Not to Have Sex with Pizza?
A crude letter warning passengers on a cruise ship not to "engage in sexual acts" with pizzas was posted as a prank and not as an official message from the cruise line.
Snopes→ Former Boston Celtic Jo Jo White Dies at 71
Jo Jo White, a Basketball Hall of Famer and two-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics and an Olympic gold medalist, has died.
Snopes→ Is Mohammed the Most Popular Name for Newborn Boys in the Netherlands?
No, it's not.
Snopes→ Donald Trump Sold an Apartment to a Brutal Haitian Dictator?
He sold the Trump Tower apartment to Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier through a Panamanian shell corporation in 1983.
Snopes→ Twitter Account Hacks Target Pundits, Diplomats
Turkey "cyber army" Ayyıldız Tim is claiming responsibility for the hacks, which have been directed mostly at public figures worldwide.
Snopes→ Even the Eyelashes Freeze: Russia Sees Minus 88.6 Degrees F
Temperatures in the remote, diamond-rich Russian region of Yakutia have dropped to near-record lows, plunging to -67 degrees Centigrade (-88.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas.
Snopes→ California Couple’s Ordinary Home Held Torture Chamber
Authorities say an emaciated teenager led deputies to a California home where her 12 brothers and sisters were locked up in filthy conditions, with some of them malnourished and chained to beds.
Internet Archive→ Making Money With Charles Payne : FBC : January 16, 2018 6:00pm-7:00pm EST
Potential investment opportunities are discussed. Also: business and market experts debate the day's headlines..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FBC.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerpr
PolitiFact→ Democratic National Committee – DNC offers one-sided view on who gets tax bill's benefits
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | DNC offers one-sided view on who gets tax bill's benefits The Democratic National Committee said one of President Donald Trump’s proudest achievements from his first year is really a giveaway to the country
Climate Feedback→ New York Times accurately covers 2017 record low Arctic winter sea ice extent
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This March 2017 story in the New York Times described the record low extent of Arctic sea ice at its annual maximum. Scientists who reviewed the article found it to be accurate and informative, with only a couple d
Snopes→ Report: House Panel Wants Bannon to Explain Comey Firing
A House panel questioned Steve Bannon, aiming to find out President Donald Trump's thinking when he fired FBI Director James Comey, according to a person familiar with what the panel was planning to ask the former White House chief strategist.
PolitiFact→ Democratic National Committee – DNC strains to find problems with current job market
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | DNC strains to find problems with current job market As the first anniversary of Donald Trump’s presidency drew near, the Democratic National Committee published a Medium post critical of Trump’s tenu
Snopes→ Are Feminists Complaining About ‘Telepathic Rape’?
An Infowars editor highlighted an excerpt from a post from a site that he was apparently unaware was intended to be read as "satire."
Snopes→ What Happens When You Cross the United States Border Illegally?
A viral Facebook post comparing U.S. immigration policy to that of North Korea and Afghanistan gets most of the facts wrong.
Climate Feedback→ Conservative Tribune post falsely claims cancelled Arctic research cruise is evidence against climate change
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY In June 2017, an Arctic research cruise had to be postponed because of unusually thick sea ice that had drifted near Newfoundland. Polar field work frequently battles difficult conditions, but several outlets wrote
Snopes→ Leading Kosovo Serb Politician Gunned Down
The incident sparked a manhunt and prompted the suspension of mediated talks between Kosovo and Serbia.
Internet Archive→ Empowering Women Symposium : CSPAN2 : January 16, 2018 1:05pm-4:01pm EST
[LIVE] The White House hosts an empowering women symposium. Sponsor: White House.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN2.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fing
FactCheck.org→ What Did Trump Say at Immigration Meeting?
What exactly did President Donald Trump say at a Jan. 11 White House meeting on immigration? At the meeting, Lindsey Graham, a Republican, presented a bipartisan plan to remove the threat of deportation for the 689,800 people who were illegally brough