Suspended Florida middle school teacher Dayanna Volitich insists that the racially charged messages she posted under the pseudonym "Tiana Dalichov" were just a "hobby."
ABC News→ Soros not funding students’ gun control fight
Soros not funding student fight for gun control and school safety following mass shooting in Florida
Snopes→ 20-Year-Old Sues Dick’s, Walmart over New Gun Policies
A 20-year-old man in southern Oregon has filed a lawsuit against Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart after he says they refused to sell him a rifle.
Snopes→ In Reversal, Former Trump Aide Says He’ll Probably Cooperate
Sam Nunberg said he was angry over a request to have him appear in front of a grand jury and turn over thousands of emails with other ex-officials.
Snopes→ UK Counterterror Help Inquiry After Ex-Russian Spy Collapses
It has been reported by the British media that the man is in critical condition after exposure to 'unknown substance' in English city of Salisbury.
Internet Archive→ Morning Joe : MSNBCW : March 6, 2018 3:00am-6:00am PST
Former GOP representative Joe Scarborough and Mika Brezinski interview newsmakers, politicians and pundits about the issues of the day..This item belongs to: movies/TV-MSNBCW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fin
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s trade rhetoric
In defending his threatened new tariffs on steel and aluminum, President Trump has made a number of statements about trade deals and tariffs. Here’s a guide to the rhetoric. Because this is a quick roundup, we’re not assigni
Internet Archive→ Fox News @ Night : FOXNEWSW : March 5, 2018 8:00pm-9:00pm PST
A recap of the day's headlines and a look at what's in store for tomorrow..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FOXNEWSW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerpr
Internet Archive→ President Trump & Israel PM Netanyahu Meet in Oval Office : CSPAN : March 5, 2018 9:25pm-9:38pm EST
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with their wives, met in the Oval Office at the White House. The two leaders hailed each other's cooperation on the recent decision to move the U.S....This item belongs to: movies/TV-
Snopes→ Ex-Trump Aide Plans to Defy Mueller, Says ‘Arrest Me’
"Why do I have to do it?" Sam Nunberg asked CNN of the request to turn over thousands of emails and other communications with other ex-officials to the special counsel's investigation.
Hoax-Slayer→ Apple ID ‘Information Missing or Invalid’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which was supposedly sent by Apple, some of your account information is missing or invalid and you must open an attached file to verify your details. The post Apple ID ‘Information Missing or Invalid’ Phishing Sc
Snopes→ Did Target Issue an Easter Egg Recall?
A questionable, undated blog reported the recall as "fresh" — ignoring the fact that it was issued in 2017.
Snopes→ Was Ex-California State Senator and Gun Control Advocate Leland Yee Arrested for Gun Trafficking?
Yee pleaded guilty to arms trafficking in 2016.
Hoax-Slayer→ Hoax – Eating Shrimp and Taking Vitamin C Can Cause Death by Arsenic Poisoning
Circulating health message warns recipients not to eat shrimp or prawns while taking vitamin C because it can cause a chemical reaction that can lead to sudden death by arsenic poisoning. The post Hoax – Eating Shrimp and Taking Vitamin C Can Cau
Snopes→ Is This a Jumping Baby Elephant?
An image that appeared to be a luckily timed photograph was actually created with digital manipulation software.
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Is Trump Building A $250,000 Embassy in Jerusalem?
In a meeting with Israel's prime minister, Trump appeared to be conflating the price tag for a permanent embassy and a temporary upgrade.(Image credit: Evan Vucci/AP)
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Is Trump Building A $250,000 Embassy In Jerusalem?
In a meeting with Israel's prime minister, Trump appeared to be conflating the price tag for a permanent embassy and a temporary upgrade.(Image credit: Evan Vucci/AP)
FactCheck.org→ Video: Gun Violence
In this video, CNN’s Jake Tapper reviews claims made by members of both parties about gun violence in the U.S. The video covers President Donald Trump’s statement Feb. 28 in a bipartisan meeting with members of Congress at the White House.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump on the Russia probe
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's latest statement on the Russia probe is problematic
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump off about auto trade
AP FACT CHECK: Trump tweets distort auto trade and the bigger picture
FactCheck.org→ The Gun Debate
President Donald Trump and some members of Congress met Feb. 28 at the White House for a freewheeling discussion on how to reduce gun violence at schools. The meeting came two weeks after the mass shooting in Florida in which 17 people were killed, in
ABC News→ Trump’s boasts aside, trade wars typically leave no victors
Trump's boasts aside, here's why trade wars typically leave no victors
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – No, Keanu Reeves did not call Donald Trump a ‘role model’ for American youth
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | No, Keanu Reeves did not call Donald Trump a ‘role model’ for American youth An online hoax purports to quote actor Keanu Reeves expressing full-throated support for President Donald Trump. The item appe
Snopes→ ‘M.A.S.H.’ Actor David Ogden Stiers Dies
David Ogden Stiers, a prolific actor best known for playing a surgeon on the "M.A.S.H." television series, was 75.
Truth or Fiction?→ Deadly Klebsiella Plague from China Poses Public Health Threat to U.S.-Mostly Fiction!
Deadly Klebsiella Plague from China Poses Public Health Threat to U.S.-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The deadly Klebsiella plague from China is coming to the United States, and citizens have been warned to take action. The Truth: Chinese rese
Snopes→ Did Melania Trump Plagiarize Michelle Obama’s Statement on Women’s History Month?
A meme suggesting that Melania Trump plagiarized her Women's History Month statement from Michelle Obama is based on paraphrased and inaccurate quotes.
PolitiFact→ Were medics denied access to treat students inside Stoneman Douglas High School?
A story circulating around the Internet claims that there was an unnecessary delay in getting emergency medical service into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School after Nikolas Cruz opened fire on students. "Florida EMTs say Broward Sheriff blocked
Snopes→ Did ABC Fire Joy Behar from ‘The View’?
A constellation of fake news sites claimed Joy Behar was fired from "The View," but the headlines and content don't match.
Snopes→ Push is on to Restore Power with a 2nd Storm on the Way
Power is slowly being restored in the hardest-hit areas of the East Coast, days after a destructive nor'easter downed trees and with another storm looming.
Snopes→ Bill Cosby Goes to Court to Stop Accusers from Testifying
Cosby's lawyers are urging the judge to limit the number of accusers allowed to testify.
Internet Archive→ Washington Journal 03/05/2018 : CSPAN : March 5, 2018 6:59am-9:34am EST
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Washington Post→ Will the FCC’s net neutrality repeal grind the Internet to a halt?
“If we don’t save net neutrality, you’ll get the Internet one word at a time.” — U.S. Senate Democrats, in a tweet, Feb. 27, 2018 This clever tweet caught our eye because each word is separated by paragraph breaks, giving
Hoax-Slayer→ Free Pizza Scam Post Circulating via WhatsApp
According to a message that is currently circulating via cross-platform instant messaging service WhatsApp, Pizza Hut is giving everyone 2 large pizzas as a means of celebrating "60 years of quality service". The post Free Pizza Scam Post Circulatin
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s trade talk comes up short on facts
AP FACT CHECK: Trump comes up short on facts in remarks about trade, Pulse Nightclub shooting, economic data
Hoax-Slayer→ Beware of Phone Scammers Offering You a Centrelink Pay Rise
Australian residents continue to be targeted by phone scammers who pretend to be from Centrelink and claim that call recipients are eligible for a pay rise. The post Beware of Phone Scammers Offering You a Centrelink Pay Rise appeared first on Hoax-
ABC News→ Q&A: Facebook’s CTO talks about fake news, Russia
Q&A: Facebook's CTO talks about fake news, Russia
Snopes→ Razzie Awards Name ‘The Emoji Movie’ Worst Film of 2017
"The Emoji Movie" has received Hollywood's most famous frown, making it the first animated feature in 38 years to earn the top dishonor.
Snopes→ Florida Python Devours Deer That Weighs Nearly 4 Lbs. More
Researchers studying invasive Burmese pythons in Florida came upon something they'd never seen before: an 11-foot-long python had consumed an entire deer that weighed more than the snake itself.
Snopes→ On Guns, Companies Are Getting Out Ahead of the Politicians
Major corporations, including MetLife, Hertz and Delta Air Lines, have cut ties to the National Rifle Association.
Snopes→ Did Rhode Island’s Governor Sign an Executive Order to Seize Guns?
Web sites mischaracterized the governor's order instructing state police to disarm individuals demonstrably at risk for violence.