An anecdote about the musician's time as a soldier in Kosovo has been distorted over the years.
Snopes→ Donald Trump Explains Why Lincoln Succeeded
This was indeed Donald Trump's answer to an interview question, for whatever that's worth.
PolitiFact→ Trump withdraws U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal. Here’s what you need to know
President Donald Trump announced the United States would exit a nuclear pact with Iran and re-impose sanctions on Tehran, saying the Obama-era deal failed to contain the regime’s nuclear ambitions and regional meddling. The U.S. withdrawal advanc
Truth or Fiction?→ Willie Nelson Falls Ill, Son Eddie Nelson Requests Prayers-Fiction!
Willie Nelson Falls Ill, Son Eddie Nelson Requests Prayers-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Eddie Nelson has called for prayers for his father, Willie Nelson, after the country music legend fell ill. The Truth: The Facebook group Native American Proud start
Snopes→ Syrian TV Reports Israeli Attack Near Capital of Damascus
Syrian state-run media is reporting an Israeli attack near the capital Damascus, saying Syrian air defenses shot down two missiles.
Snopes→ Did Melania Trump Plagiarize a Pamphlet for the ‘Be Best’ Campaign?
The White House quickly corrected a statement on its web site claiming that a document written by the Federal Trade Commission in 2014 had been co-authored by First Lady Melania Trump.
Snopes→ Did Rosie O’Donnell ‘Plead Insanity’ Over Illegal Campaign Donations?
Right-leaning web sites falsely accused the actress and comedian of trying to set up a "Trump Derangement Syndrome" defense.
FactCheck.org→ Eastwood Not Leaving Estate to Trump Campaign
Q: Did Clint Eastwood announce he’s leaving his estate to President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign? A: No. That story originated on a self-described satirical website. FULL ANSWER Actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood has not declared plans to
FactCheck.org→ Trump Spins Rise in Job Openings
The number of job openings has been rising since mid-2009, contrary to President Donald Trump’s boast that under his stewardship “all of a sudden, we have jobs.” The president made his remarks during an appearance in Ohio to talk abou
Internet Archive→ President Trump Iran Nuclear Deal Announcement : CSPAN2 : May 8, 2018 2:12pm-2:30pm EDT
[LIVE] President Trump announces his decision on whether to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal. Sponsor: White House.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN2.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Colum
Snopes→ Did North Korea Agree to ‘Open Its Doors’ to Christianity?
A bogus story in a notorious fake news web site claimed without evidence that the country is now allowing open practice of Christianity.
Snopes→ Does a Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Affect Vegetables from Walmart, Safeway, and Trader Joe’s?
Web sites continue to confuse consumers with a long out-of-date warning about a listeria-related recall of packaged vegetables.
Snopes→ Trump Decides to Exit Nuclear Accord with Iran
President Donald Trump plans to follow through on his campaign threat to pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran.
Snopes→ Police Say 4-6 Girls’ Bodies May Be Buried in Michigan Woods
Police are digging in woods northeast of Detroit near where the body of a 13-year-old girl who went missing in 1986 was found more than a decade ago.
Snopes→ Are Schools Removing Analog Clocks Because Students Can’t Read Them?
A centralized and specific news report about analog clocks and timed exams naturally morphed into a Internet-wide bashing of "kids today."
Snopes→ Does a ‘Welcome to Kansas City’ Sign Contain an Unfortunate Typo?
An image of a welcome sign featuring the word "anally" instead of "annually" is a digital creation.
Snopes→ Facebook Bans Foreign Ads in Ireland Abortion Referendum
acebook says it is banning foreign advertisements related to Ireland's abortion referendum, amid concerns that North American groups are trying to influence the campaign.
Snopes→ Duped Patients Crowdfund for Bogus Medical Care
They're the tech-age version of donor jars at the diner: crowdfunding websites that aim to link ailing people with strangers willing to help pay for medical treatment.
Snopes→ University of Cincinnati Revokes Cosby’s Honorary Degree
The trustees say they "abhor sexual violence" and university President Neville Pinto echoed that in a statement expressing support for survivors of sexual assault.
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that Iran could build nuclear weapons in seven years
The president was off-target when he said Iran could build nuclear weapons in seven years despite a range of restrictions.
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that Iran could build nuclear weapons in seven years
“In seven years, that deal will have expired, and Iran is free to go ahead and create nuclear weapons. That’s not acceptable. Seven years is tomorrow.” — President Trump, discussing the Iran nuclear deal in a White House news co
Snopes→ Did Congress Eliminate All Senior and Veterans Discounts?
An Oregon senator has not passed a bill deeming such discounts to be "exclusionary and biased."
Hoax-Slayer→ Most Beautiful Horse in the World Image
Circulating message featuring an image of a shining golden horse suggests that it may be the most beautiful horse in the world and lives in Turkey. The post Most Beautiful Horse in the World Image appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Big Big British National Lotto’ Advance Fee Scam
This message, which is distributed via email, claims that you have won £1,992,347 in the "Big Big British National Lotto". Supposedly, your email address was chosen as a winner in a free ticket draw. The post ‘Big Big British National Lotto̵
Snopes→ Was the Obama Administration Unable to Arrange the Release of Three Hostages in North Korea?
Two of the three men held by North Korea were detained during Trump's presidency.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake-News Report Claims That Ruins of Viking Trade Center Found in Western Australia
According to a report that has been making its way around the Internet since August 2015, archaeologists working in Western Australia have unearthed the remains of an 11th century Viking settlement. The post Fake-News Report Claims That Ruins of Vikin
Snopes→ George Zimmerman Charged with Stalking Trayvon Martin Film Investigator
Authorities say Zimmerman threatened a private investigator working for a documentary filmmaker.
Snopes→ Was a Black Man Acquitted of a Crime — and Also Jailed for It?
A viral video gets some details right about the case of Ramad Ahshad Chatman, but leaves out one crucial fact.
Snopes→ Is ‘I Took an Arrow in the Knee’ Slang for Getting Married?
The origins of many marriage-related rituals are arcane, but we can safely rule out this explanation.
Snopes→ Is the Shoebill Stork a Real Animal?
Images and videos of the shoebill stork, a large African bird, are often met with skepticism.
Snopes→ Did John McCain Say He Doesn’t Want Trump at His Funeral?
According to news reports, former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush have been invited to deliver eulogies.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump’s misleading claim that Kanye West’s praise doubled his African-American support
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Donald Trump’s misleading claim that Kanye West’s praise doubled his African-American support President Donald Trump, in the midst of a controversial bromance with Kanye West, told a crowd at the National
Snopes→ Does Stepping on a Rusty Nail Cause Tetanus?
Although puncturing one's skin with a nail that has been in contact with the soil is a risk factor for tetanus, rust has nothing to do with the disease.
Snopes→ Iran-Contra Figure Oliver North Named President of the NRA
Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North, the gung-ho Marine at the center of the Iran-Contra affair three decades ago, was named president Monday of the National Rifle Association.
Snopes→ Were Two Young Black Men Lynched in Oklahoma Without Media Attention?
Some have called the murder and dismemberment of two African-American men over a gun sale gone wrong a "modern lynching."
Truth or Fiction?→ Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer Michael Avenatti Worked for Rahm Emanuel, Democratic Campaigns-Truth!
Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer Michael Avenatti Worked for Rahm Emanuel, Democratic Campaigns-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Adult film actress Story Daniels’ lawyer, Michael Avenatti, has worked for Rahm Emanuel and various Democratic campaigns over th
Snopes→ Is This a Purple Horned Winged Lizard?
An image purportedly showing a "purple horned winged lizard" is a digital creation.
Truth or Fiction?→ Alabama Football Team Visits White House, Prays for Trump-Truth!
Alabama Football Team Visits White House, Prays for Trump-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: After winning the college football national championship, the Alabama football team visited the White House and included President Trump in a prayer huddle.
Snopes→ Was a Weapon Advertised For Its Ability to Fit in a Backpack?
A photograph of a gun displayed in a clear plastic backpack is real.
Snopes→ Did Maryland ‘Deplorables’ Erect a Billboard Warning About Attempts to Impeach Donald Trump?
A viral photograph shows a real roadside sign near Huntingtown in Calvert County which warns "liberals" to arm themselves.