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Snopes→ Fake News Purveyors Apologize for ‘Satire’ Story Calling Fallen Soldier a Deserter
A false story labeled "satire" posted on the web site FreedumJunkshun.com reported Sgt. La David Johnson "pulled a Bergdahl."
Snopes→ American Indian Movement Co-Founder Dennis Banks Dies at 80
Banks was one of the leaders of the Wounded Knee occupation in 1973.
FactCheck.org→ False Statements on Russia
George Papadopoulos, who served as a foreign policy adviser to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, has pleaded guilty to making false statements to FBI agents. He admits he lied about repeated contacts during the campaign with people he believ
Snopes→ Did Jared Kushner Scrub His Twitter Account After Manafort Indictment?
A baseless rumor that Jared Kushner had scrubbed his Twitter account was circulated in the wake of Paul Manafort's indictment.
PolitiFact→ What you need to know about Manafort indictment, Papadopoulos guilty plea
The special counsel’s investigation into possible ties between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia escalated dramatically with news that former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his business associate were indicted on a
PolitiFact→ How important was George Papadopoulos on Donald Trump's foreign-policy team?
How important was George Papadopoulos in the foreign policy team of then-candidate Donald Trump? It depends on whom you ask. On Oct. 30, court papers revealed that Papadopoulos had pled guilty to lying to the FBI earlier that month. The case involved e
Snopes→ Couple That Survived Las Vegas Shooting Dies in Auto Crash
A husband and wife from California who survived the mass shooting at a Las Vegas country music festival have since died in an auto crash.
Snopes→ Did Fox News Ignore News of Paul Manafort’s Indictment and Cover a Cheeseburger Emoji Controversy Instead?
A joke about Fox News' coverage of Paul Manafort's indictment morphed into claims the network failed to cover the political news at all.
Snopes→ Lincoln and Kennedy Coincidences
Numerous 'coincidences' between the Lincoln and Kennedy assassinations are not really so amazing.
Truth or Fiction?→ Jerry Jones Cut Damontre Moore for Raising Fist After National Anthem-Fiction!
Jerry Jones Cut Damontre Moore for Raising Fist After National Anthem-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Dallas Cowboys defense end Damontre Moore was cut by team owner Jerry Jones after Moore raised his fist in the air after the national anthem. The Truth: D
Truth or Fiction?→ Jerry Jones Cut Damontre Moore for Raising Fist After National Anthem-Fiction!
Jerry Jones Cut Damontre Moore for Raising Fist After National Anthem-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Dallas Cowboys defense end Damontre Moore was cut by team owner Jerry Jones after Moore raised his fist in the air after the national anthem. The Truth: D
Snopes→ Is This Woman Playing Ping Pong With Her Face?
A video purportedly showing a woman playing table tennis with her face is actually a commercial for a skin care product.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump wrongly says Manafort crimes came years before he joined the campaign
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Trump wrongly says Manafort crimes came years before he joined the campaign President Donald Trump reacted via his favorite platform -- Twitter -- to indictments against his former campaign manager Paul Manafo
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump ignores dates on indictment
AP FACT CHECK: Trump ignores charges against Manafort that coincided with his 2016 campaign
PolitiFact→ Evan Jenkins – Did Patrick Morrisey once support abortion rights?
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Did Patrick Morrisey once support abortion rights? In the West Virginia primaries for U.S. Senate, the Republican candidates are lobbing accusations of being insufficiently conservative. West Virginia Attorney Genera
Snopes→ How Taxes Work
A humorous essay seeks to describe how taxes work in the context of ten men splitting a dinner check.
Internet Archive→ White House Briefing : CSPAN : October 30, 2017 1:34pm-2:01pm EDT
[LIVE] White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders takes questions from reporters. 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 Sparse Finger
Snopes→ Is a Virginia Church Ripping Out an ‘Offensive’ George Washington Plaque?
An Alexandria church's decision to relocate two plaques due to ongoing controversy over memorials to Robert E. Lee was misrepresented as a decision that George Washington might "offend" parishioners.
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – Fake news! Blog claims Jeff Flake leaks indictments in Mueller probe
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Fake news! Blog claims Jeff Flake leaks indictments in Mueller probe The real news that special counsel Robert Mueller has indicted President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman has fake news peddl
Snopes→ Former Trump Campaign Chair Paul Manafort Charged on Several Counts
Special Counsel Robert Mueller charged Manafort and Rick Gates on numerous counts, including conspiracy against the United States.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump declares public health emergency over opioid crisis. Here’s what that means
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