A popular meme showing a dog looking resentful as his owner poses with a significant other is based on a 2014 study suggesting dogs can behave jealously.
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Adam Schiff’s Sister is Married to George Soros’ Son-Fiction!
Rep. Adam Schiff’s Sister Married George Soros’ Son-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff’s sister is married to George Soros’ son, explaining the California Democrat’s vocal opposition to President Trump. The
Snopes→ Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Snopes→ Was Adam Schiff’s Sister Married to George Soros’s Son?
Rep. Adam Schiff, who authored a rebuttal to Devin Nunes's memo about the Trump-Russia investigation, is now the target of conspiracy theories and fake news.
Snopes→ Girl Scouts Lobby to Relabel Bridge Named for Segregationist
Hundreds of Girl Scouts are expected to gather in the Georgia Capitol, offering milk and cookies as they try to persuade lawmakers to make the change.
Snopes→ Deadly Earthquake Strikes Taiwan’s East Coast
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck about 21 kilometers (13 miles) northeast of Hualien, on the island's east coast.
Snopes→ Did the Black Panthers Create the WIC Food Program?
An Internet meme credits the Black Panther Party with inventing Women, Infants, and Children, a federal program that provides food assistance to impoverished mothers and children.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Overstates Role in Apple’s Plans
President Donald Trump claimed that “Apple is investing $350 billion in the United States” over the next five years all because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. That’s contradicted by Apple’s chief executive officer, who said that R
Snopes→ Safety Recall of Ventolin Inhalers?
A viral Facebook post rehashed an old recall, causing hundreds of thousands of people unnecessary concern.
Snopes→ Is This ‘Goliath Skeleton’ Real?
Some of the images in a collage purporting to show the discovery of a "Goliath skeleton" date back to a 1993 tabloid article.
Snopes→ Is Costco Toilet Paper Unsafe for Plumbing Systems?
We found no evidence to suggest Costco toilet paper was any less safe for septic tanks than any other brand of bath tissue.
PolitiFact→ Say Anything Blog – Heidi Heitkamp didn't high-five Chuck Schumer following abortion vote
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Heidi Heitkamp didn't high-five Chuck Schumer following abortion vote A headline on a North Dakota political blog wrongly said Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., high-fived Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., following a controver
Snopes→ Polish President to Sign Controversial Holocaust Bill
The office of Polish President Andrzej Duda said he will announce his decision on whether to sign legislation penalizing statements about the Holocaust.
Snopes→ House Committee Votes to Release Democrats’ Classified Memo
The president now has five days to decide whether to allow the material's publication.
Snopes→ Hawaii Emergency Worker Threatened After Misleading Photo
Jeffrey Wong told The Associated Press he quickly learned how cruel the internet can be: "A lot of anger, a lot of ignorance came out as a result of that."
Snopes→ Global Stocks Tumble as Wall Street Braces for More Losses
A wild day for U.S. markets resulted in the biggest drop in the Dow Jones industrial average in six and a half years.
Washington Post→ President Trump cries ‘fake news’ and the world follows
“The media is fake. … The media is really the word — I think one of the greatest of all terms I’ve come up with is fake. I guess other people have used it perhaps over the years, but I’ve never noticed it.” — President Tru
Snopes→ John Mahoney, Who Played Cranky Dad on ‘Frasier,’ Dies at 77
The actor was best known for his role on the long-running sitcom, but also had a long career in theater and film.
Snopes→ Was Rihanna Banned From Senegal For Being Part of the ‘Illuminati’?
For once, a notorious purveyor of fake news gets some details right, but gets the overall story wrong.
PolitiFact→ Devin Nunes – Nunes memo twists James Comey's words on Steele dossier
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Nunes memo twists James Comey's words on Steele dossier The memo assembled by aides to House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., has spawned lots of debate, both before it was released on Feb.
Snopes→ Did Trump Tweet in 2015 That the President Should Be Shot Out of a Cannon if the ‘Dow Joans’ Tanks?
A fake tweet attributed to President Donald Trump was meant to be a joke, but this is 2018.
Snopes→ Did Denzel Washington Say Trump’s Election Saved Us From an ‘Orwellian Police State’?
The quote attributed to the famed actor was fabricated by a disreputable web site.
Truth or Fiction?→ Crayola Bathtub Fingerpaint Soap Burns Child’s Hands-Unproven!
Crayola Bathtub Finger Paint Soap Burns Child’s Hands-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A Facebook post warns that Crayola bathtub finger paint soap burned the skin off a child’s hands. The Truth: Crayola has said that it’s looking into re
Snopes→ Did a Former Michigan Politician Defend Men Having Sex With Underage Girls?
A former State Senate candidate says his Facebook account was hacked, and a series of troubling posts are the result of an attempt to sabotage his political career.
Snopes→ Philadelphia Cleaning Up After Some Celebrations Turn Unruly
Revelers shot off fireworks, drivers beeped their horns and Philadelphians young and old descended on Broad Street.
Snopes→ Maldives Declares State of Emergency Amid Political Standoff
The political crisis in the Maldives deepened as the government said it would not obey a Supreme Court order to free imprisoned opposition leaders.
Internet Archive→ President Remarks on Tax Reform at Sheffer Corporation : CSPAN : February 5, 2018 2:32pm-3:21pm EST
[LIVE] President Trump delivers remarks on tax reform at Sheffer Corporation in Cincinnati. Sponsor: White House Travel | Domestic Trip.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fing
Snopes→ Teen Gains Fame After Justin Timberlake Selfie at Super Bowl
Thirteen-year-old Ryan McKenna said that his phone "exploded" with messages and phone calls and he now has thousands of new social media followers.
Snopes→ Did an Eagles Fan Steal an Ostrich from the Zoo During Super Bowl Chaos?
As Philadelphians destroyed their city in celebration, a ridiculous rumor took hold on social media.
Snopes→ Did the Eagles Respond to Trump’s Congratulatory Tweet With a Vulgarity?
An image purportedly showing the official Twitter account for the Philadelphia Eagles telling President Trump to "go f*ck himself" is not real.
PolitiFact→ The age of cherry-picking
These days, it isn’t just that Republicans are from Mars and Democrats are from Venus. Increasingly, politicians on either side are cherry-picking evidence to support their version of reality. What is cherry-picking? It’s the tactic of harn
Snopes→ Did Outback Steakhouse Kick Out a Policeman Because it is a ‘Gun Free Zone’?
An incident that generated outrage on social media does not reflect company policy, according to the restaurant chain.
Snopes→ British Judge to Rule on Assange Bid to Get Warrant Dropped
A British judge is scheduled to rule on Julian Assange’s bid to force Britain to drop a warrant for his arrest.
Snopes→ Philadelphians Take to the Streets to Celebrate Super Bowl
As time expired, crowds across the city spilled out of sports bars, apartments and houses.
Snopes→ Ram Truck Ad Using MLK Speech Draws Backlash
The ad shows people doing service-oriented tasks set against audio of King's speech, which urges people to be "great" by serving the greater good.
Internet Archive→ Mornings With Maria Bartiromo : FBC : February 5, 2018 6:00am-9:00am EST
The major news and themes driving the business day are discussed with a roundtable of rotating industry leaders and economic experts..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FBC.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerpr
Washington Post→ Do Republicans want to ban abortion after 20 weeks with no exceptions?
“It would ban abortion after 20 weeks, with no exception to protect a woman’s health and no exceptions for survivors of rape and incest.” — Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.), in Twitter and Facebook posts about a bill banning ab
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump hypes claims on immigrants, TV viewers
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's claims on immigrants, TV viewers and policy from State of the Union speech hit false notes
Snopes→ Philly Cops Use Hydraulic Fluid on Poles to Deter Climbers
While Philadelphia Eagles fans prepare for the Super Bowl, police are working to keep any victory celebrations firmly on the ground.
Snopes→ Two Killed, More Than 100 Injured in Early Morning Amtrak Crash
It was the third deadly crash involving Amtrak in less than eight weeks.