President Donald Trump characterized the U.S. opioid epidemic as a national public health emergency and directed the executive government to "use every appropriate emergency authority" to fight the crisis. "Ending the epidemic will requi
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump admin on opioids, international relief
AP FACT CHECK: Trump and administration promote ideas on drugs and aid that aren't as bold as they sound
Washington Post→ Video: James Comey and the draft letter clearing Hillary Clinton
“Wow, FBI confirms report that James Comey drafted letter exonerating Crooked Hillary Clinton long before investigation was complete. Many people not interviewed, including Clinton herself. Comey stated under oath that he didn’t do this
Hoax-Slayer→ Misleading Warning about Missed Calls From +375 and +371 Numbers Outline
Message circulating via SMS, social media and email warns you not to return missed calls from numbers starting with +375 or +371 because you will be charged between $15 and $30 for each returned call and your contact list and financial information will
Snopes→ Poisoned Halloween Candy
Police have never documented actual cases of people randomly distributing poisoned goodies to children on Halloween.
Snopes→ Warning of Marijuana Halloween Candy Derided as Scare Tactic
New Jersey is warning parents to look out for people slipping their kids marijuana-laced candy while trick-or-treating with no apparent evidence that's ever happened,
Washington Post→ The ‘dossier’ and the uranium deal: A guide to the latest allegations
As a service to readers bound to be confused by an increasingly tangled story, here’s a brief guide to the latest developments in the tangled allegations involving Russia, President Trump and Hillary Clinton. The Dossier Background: The “dossier”
Hoax-Slayer→ Egg Windshield Attack Robbery Warning
Message warns drivers that roadside criminals are throwing eggs at the windshields of passing cars in the hope that the drivers will be forced to pull over due to obscured vision and therefore become vulnerable to robbery. The post Egg Windshield Attac
Snopes→ 1908 Pirates-Cubs Pennant Controversy
A lawsuit brought by an injured fan purportedly revealed that an umpire blew an important call in a 1908 baseball game.
Snopes→ Sam Walton and Minimum Wage
Account describes efforts by entrepreneur Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, to evade paying his employees minimum wage.
Snopes→ Did John Wayne Say He Believed in White Supremacy?
The quote from iconic Western actor John Wayne came from a 1971 interview with "Playboy" magazine.
FactCheck.org→ Trade Disputes, Unemployment Claims, Uranium One
The post Trade Disputes, Unemployment Claims, Uranium One appeared first on FactCheck.org.
Snopes→ ‘Poltergeist’ Curse
Superstitious legend holds that a number of strange deaths are connected to a 'curse' on the 'Poltergeist' film series.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s not-so-big deals on opioids, aid
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's steps on opioids and humanitarian aid are not as big, bold and immediate as they sound
ABC News→ Conspiracy theories emerge in Las Vegas shooting: Part 4
People continue to speculate whether there was another shooter on Oct. 1, 2017, besides 64-year-old Stephen Paddock.
Hoax-Slayer→ Hoax Warning Claims ‘Bompie’ Brand Frozen Juice Has Killed 180 People
According to a message that is circulating rapidly via social media, SMS, and email, you should not buy a frozen juice brand called 'Bompie'. The post Hoax Warning Claims ‘Bompie’ Brand Frozen Juice Has Killed 180 People appeared first on
Snopes→ Mueller Files First Charges in Russia Investigation: CNN
A defendant will be taken into custody as early as Monday, according to media reports.
Snopes→ Crime Stories
Article contrasts disparate sentences given to a homeless man and a corporate investor.
Washington Post→ Trump says sex harassment claims are ‘fake news’ but there are corroborators
“All I can say is it’s totally fake news. It’s just fake. It’s fake. It’s made-up stuff, and it’s disgraceful, what happens, but that happens in the world of politics.” — President Trump, remarks
Snopes→ Was the Revolving Door Invented by a Man Who Disliked Holding Open Doors for Women?
There is no evidence that Theophilus Van Kannel was motivated by a hatred for chivalry -- and quite a bit of evidence to the contrary.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Wrong About WTO Record
When it comes to litigation brought to the World Trade Organization for dispute resolution, the U.S. wins the vast majority of cases it brings, and it loses most of the cases brought against it. That’s generally how other countries fare before th
PolitiFact→ Mailbag: 'I am so very disappointed'
Taxes, guns and football dominated recent emails about our work from PolitiFact readers. Here’s a sampling of emails we received, edited for clarity and length. *** One reader wrote us about the Pants on Fire we gave President Donald Trump for sa
FactCheck.org→ Peddling Mueller Misinformation
Q: Has Robert Mueller resigned as the special counsel investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election? A: No. He is still in charge of that investigation and has no plans to leave. FULL ANSWER Robert S. Mueller III has not resigned a
Internet Archive→ White House Briefing : CSPAN : October 27, 2017 2:40pm-3:01pm EDT
[LIVE] White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders holds a daily briefing with the press corps. Sponsor: White House.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia
Snopes→ Couple Charged With Murder After Infant’s Body Found in a Baby Swing
A coroner said that the baby hadn't been moved from the seat in a week.
Truth or Fiction?→ Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Truth! & Fiction!
Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: Warnings about a nationwide listeria outbreak that prompted voluntary product recalls from Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Albertson’s, Safeway,
Truth or Fiction?→ Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Truth! & Fiction!
Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: Warnings about a nationwide listeria outbreak that has led to recalls of vegetables sold at Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Albertson’s, Safeway,
FactCheck.org→ Video: $4,000 Income Increase Doubtful
It’s doubtful, as CNN’s Jake Tapper explains, that average household income would increase $4,000 a year if the corporate income tax is cut from 35 percent to 20 percent. That estimate comes from the White House Council of Economic Advisers
Snopes→ Joe Biden Groped Stephanie Carter During Government Ceremony?
A photograph purportedly showing Vice President Joe Biden groping the wife of former Defense Secretary Ash Carter is fake and originated on a "satire" site.
Snopes→ Did Trump-Supporting Sandra Bullock Urge Hillary Clinton to Leave the United States?
Several disreputable web sites used a fabricated quote as clickbait and plagiarized a two-year-old article.
Truth or Fiction?→ Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson Was a Deserter Before His Death in Nigeria-Fiction!
Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson Was a Deserter Before His Death in Nigeria-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Rumors have emerged that Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson, who was among four Green Berets killed in an ambush in Niger in October 2017, had deserted his
Truth or Fiction?→ Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson Was a Deserter Before His Death in Nigeria-Fiction!
Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson Was a Deserter Before His Death in Nigeria-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Reports that Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson, who was among the four Green Berets killed in an ambush in Niger in October 2017, had deserted his post bef
PolitiFact→ Joe Manchin – Opioid epidemic likely hurting West Virginia’s workforce
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Opioid epidemic likely hurting West Virginia’s workforce The Democratic senator from West Virginia — where the opioid overdose death rate ranked highest in the nation in 2015 — connected the state&r
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Past anti-drug campaigns show little success
AP FACT CHECK: If anti-drug campaigns of the past are any measure, Trump's plan to attack opioid epidemic with advertising faces problems
Washington Post→ Nancy Pelosi’s claims on middle-income taxpayers and state and local tax deductions
“This is striking: 50% of households that claim State & Local Tax deduction make under $100K — & now @SpeakerRyan wants to throw it away.” — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), in a tweet, Oct. 12, 2017 With House
Snopes→ Was the ‘Black Soldier’ Killed in Niger a Deserter?
A "satire" site posted a fake story appearing to report that Sgt. La David Johnson, a Green Beret killed in combat in Niger, was a defector.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake-News Report Claims Five Meter Tall Human Skeleton Found at Uluru
According to a report that is circulating rapidly via social media, archeologists have unearthed the largest human skeleton ever discovered. The post Fake-News Report Claims Five Meter Tall Human Skeleton Found at Uluru appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Audi Passion Car Giveaway Facebook Scam
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself "Audi Passion", you can win one of two Audi cars just by liking, sharing, and commenting. The post Audi Passion Car Giveaway Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Anti-drug ad campaigns fared poorly in past
AP FACT CHECK: Trump promises "massive advertising" to curb drug epidemic, but past campaigns have shown little impact.
Snopes→ Do Hundreds of Papers Published in 2017 ‘Prove’ That Global Warming is a Myth?
An article stakes its claim on a regurgitation of false information from a blogger who rejects mainstream climate science.