Each side picks and chooses facts in order to make their case. Here's a guide to the torture debate.
Washington Post→ The harsh interrogations of al-Qaeda detainees: Was it ‘torture’ and did it help find bin Laden?
“The Enhanced Interrogation Program saved lives, prevented attacks, & produced intel that led to Osama bin Laden. The techniques were the same as those used on our own people in the SERE program.” — Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump exaggerates pros of anti-opioid ideas
AP FACT CHECK: Some of Trump's proposed solutions to the opioid epidemic have proven ineffective in the past
Snopes→ How Facebook Likes Could Profile Voters for Manipulation
Facebook "likes" can tell a lot about a person. Maybe even enough to fuel a voter-manipulation effort like the one a Trump-affiliated data-mining firm stands accused of.
Snopes→ Charles Manson Cremated Following Brief, Private Funeral
The memorial occurred at a funeral home in the California city of Porterville, according to Mark Pitcher, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene.
Snopes→ Self-Driving Vehicle Strikes and Kills Pedestrian in Arizona
A self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle.
Snopes→ Is There a Warrant for CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel’s Arrest?
Activists have called on German prosecutors to move against Haspel, but no warrant has been issued.
FactCheck.org→ U.S. Schools Already Teach Arabic Numerals
Q: Has California’s governor ordered public schools to use “ARABIC” numerals? A: No. That claim originated on a website that describes itself as satirical. FULL ANSWER Numbers from zero to nine — 0, 1, 2, 3, etc. — are co
Snopes→ Is ‘Super’ Antenna Octa Air a Legitimate Replacement for Cable?
A suspicious advertisement used doctored photographs and exaggerated claims to promote a new "super" antenna called Octa Air.
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s Tweetstorm
Summary President Donald Trump responded to the firing of FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe with a flurry of tweets that contained numerous false, misleading or unsubstantiated claims about the Russia investigation led by Special Counsel Robert S. Mue
Truth or Fiction?→ Janet Reno: Waiting Period for Firearms Only the First Step, Prohibition the Goal-Fiction!
Janet Reno: Waiting Period for Firearms Only the First Step, Prohibition the Goal-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno said that a waiting period for firearms purchases was only the first step, and total prohi
Snopes→ Was an All-Female Construction Company Responsible for the FIU-Sweetwater Bridge Collapse?
Reports that an all-female construction company built a bridge that collapsed at Florida International University are based on incomplete, inaccurate, and misleading information.
Truth or Fiction?→ Charles Krauthammer’s Interesting Take on President Trump: He’s a Pragmatist -Incorrect Attribution!
Charles Krauthammer’s Interesting Take on President Trump: He’s a Pragmatist –Incorrect Attribution! Summary of eRumor: Charles Krauthammer wrote an interesting take on President Trump in which Krauthammer argues the president isnR
Internet Archive→ President Trump Remarks on Opioid Crisis : CSPAN : March 19, 2018 2:35pm-3:17pm EDT
[LIVE] President Trump delivers remarks on combating the opioid epidemic at the Manchester Community College in New Hampshire. Sponsor: White House.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, C
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump's tweetstorm about Mueller, Russia
Over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, President Donald Trump went on a tweetstorm criticizing the investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Here’s a look at where Trump had a point and where his tweets were either misleading or wrong.
Snopes→ Does Blue Buffalo Contain Toxic Levels of Lead?
One man in California alleged he independently found lead in Blue Buffalo dog food, a claim that led to rumors about recalls and widespread harm.
Snopes→ Did British Police Find Putin’s Passport at the Scene of the Salisbury Poison Attack?
A satirical web site took accusations of Putin's involvement in the March 2018 poisoning of a former Russian spy on British soil to extremes.
Snopes→ Did Stephen Hawking Become a Christian After a Blessing From Pope Francis?
A disreputable Facebook page engages in a time-honored ritual — the phony deathbed conversion of a prominent unbeliever.
Snopes→ Store Owner: Thieves Swipe Birds Worth Thousands of Dollars
Birds-N-Paradise co-owner Erik Schreiner tells the Press-Enterprise newspaper in Riverside that surveillance footage shows at least one shadowy figure stealing the birds.
Snopes→ Dead Man Walking: Court Rejects Romanian’s Claim He’s Alive
I am a living ghost,” he said venting his frustration against local authorities and his wife who he says unlawfully took ownership of a property after he was declared dead.
Snopes→ Police Chief: 4th Bombing Shows ‘Different Level of Skill’
Travis Country is far from the sites of the earlier bombings, which occurred over two-plus weeks in residential neighborhoods east of Interstate 35, which divides the city.
Snopes→ UK Police: No Forced Entry in Russian Businessman Death
British police said they are treating the death of London-based Russian businessman Nikolai Glushkov as a homicide, after a post-mortem revealed he died from compression to the neck.
ABC News→ No California law requiring students learn Arabic numbers
There is no law in California requiring students to use Arabic numbers in schools
PolitiFact→ Ryan Zinke – Ryan Zinke wrong that Trump proposal would be biggest ever for public lands
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Ryan Zinke wrong that Trump proposal would be biggest ever for public lands Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said President Donald Trump’s administration has record-setting plans to invest in federal government la
Snopes→ U.S. Poised to Fight Fake News – In Kenya
The U.S. government is gearing up to fight fake news — not at home, where it's the subject of heated debate following the 2016 presidential campaign, but in Kenya.
ABC News→ After 2017 election, US poised to fight fake news – in Kenya
US government is gearing up to fight fake news - in Kenya
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump tests reality in blasting Russia probe
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's latest barrage of tweets attacking Russia probe as politically biased and meaningless falls short of reality
Snopes→ Facebook’s Recurring Nightmare: Helping Muddy Up Elections
Facebook has a problem it just can’t kick: People keep exploiting it in ways that could sway elections and even undermine democracy
Snopes→ Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers Part of Trump Opioid Plan
President Trump's plan to combat opioid drug addiction calls for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty where it's appropriate under current law.
Snopes→ A Frustrated Trump Lashes Out at Special Counsel Mueller
Trump criticized the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and raised fresh concerns about the objectivity and political leanings of the members of Mueller's team.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking Trump’s error-filled tweetstorm about the Mueller probe
The president attacked the Russian investigation and the FBI in a series of tweets, but his claims were often misleading or wrong.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking Trump’s error-filled tweetstorm about the Mueller probe
In a series of tweets March 17 and 18, President Trump made a number of inaccurate or misleading statements about the investigations into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. As a reader service, here’s a quick guide to his
Snopes→ Was a Student Suspended for Staying in Class During National Walkout Day?
The reasons behind a high school student's suspension were misconstrued in a debate over a national gun violence walkout protest.
Internet Archive→ AM Joy : MSNBCW : March 18, 2018 7:00am-9:00am PDT
In-depth interviews with leading newsmakers, plus discussions with America's preeminent political minds..This item belongs to: movies/TV-MSNBCW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprint
Internet Archive→ MSNBC Live With Alex Witt : MSNBCW : March 18, 2018 6:00am-7:00am PDT
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Washington Post→ President Trump’s false claim that Clinton wouldn’t have sent humans to Mars
The president spaced out while describing Clinton's position on Mars exploration.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s false claim that Clinton wouldn’t have sent humans to Mars
“Very soon we are going to Mars. You wouldn’t have been going to Mars if my opponent won, that I can tell you. You wouldn’t even be thinking about it.” — President Trump, in remarks at the Marine Corps Air Station,
Internet Archive→ NEWS LIVE – 30 : ALJAZ : March 18, 2018 8:00am-8:33am +03
Live, breaking and in-depth news from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas..This item belongs to: movies/TV-ALJAZ.This item has files of the following types: ASR, Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerpri
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump falsely says ‘no crime’ in Russia probe
AP FACT CHECK: Trump falsely claims Russia investigation found 'no crime,' wrongly insists House panel cleared his 2016 campaign of collusion
Snopes→ Did Obama’s Justice Department Force the FBI to Delete 500,000 Fugitives from a Background Check Database?
A Justice Department decision made under Obama and implemented under Trump has garnered bipartisan criticism for its effect on the national background check system.