No explanation has been offered as to why the LA Weekly's reporters and editors were laid off.
FactCheck.org→ Michael Flynn’s Russia Timeline
Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, President Trump’s former national security adviser, pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI, the U.S. Special Counsel’s Office announced on Dec. 1. In his plea agreement, Flynn admitted he lied t
Truth or Fiction?→ “Core Competency: Read Please and Wake Up America!” Commentary on Facebook-Fiction!
“Core Competency: Read Please and Wake Up America!” Commentary on Facebook-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A column headlined “Core Competency: Read Please and Wake Up America!” has circulated on Facebook. The Truth: T
Snopes→ Did an Iranian Woman Undergo 50 Plastic Surgeries to Resemble Angelina Jolie?
Reports about Sahar Tabar failed to provide proof that she based her appearance on the "Tomb Raider" star, or to what extent she underwent surgery to achieve her look.
Snopes→ Jay Z Said ‘Satan is Our True Lord’ and ‘Only Idiots Believe in Jesus?’
A quote purportedly uttered by the musician was fabricated by a web site known for spreading disinformation.
Washington Post→ Michael Flynn’s guilty plea: A comprehensive timeline
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty on Friday to lying to the FBI about contacts he had with a Russian ambassador. Here is a comprehensive timeline of the actions and events that led to this moment, based on gover
PolitiFact→ Flynn’s guilty plea confirms he talked Russian sanctions, misled FBI
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to misleading the FBI about conversations he had with Russia’s ambassador to the United States. His guilty plea marks an escalation of the special counsel’s probe into Trump camp
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
PolitiFact→ The facts behind Elizabeth Warren, her claimed Native American ties and Trump's 'Pocahontas' insult
Elizabeth Warren might never live down the charge of falsely claiming Native American roots. The controversy emerged during the Democrat’s successful Senate run in Massachusetts in 2012, and it continues to dog her. In the throes of the 201
Internet Archive→ KRON 4 Early News : KRON : December 1, 2017 4:00am-7:00am PST
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Snopes→ Did Congress Use a ‘Slush Fund’ to Pay $17 Million to Women They Sexually Harassed?
Although the term "slush fund" signals secret money stashed for illicit purposes, Congress has authorized public money in a fund set aside to pay settlements.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Likely Benefits from Tax Bills
President Donald Trump claimed that the Republican tax plans in Congress would “cost me a fortune.” He has offered no proof of that, and it’s highly doubtful. Several provisions of the tax bills would benefit wealthy individuals like
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Claims Don’t Add Up
Summary In touting Republican tax bills, President Donald Trump made several claims that don’t add up. The nation’s real gross domestic product grew 4.6 percent and 5.2 percent in the third and fourth quarters of 2014, respectively. But T
Snopes→ Is this a Time-Traveling Hula Hooper?
The woman hula-hooping in this photograph did not time-travel to the 1930s.
Snopes→ Are People Getting Threatening ‘Robocalls’ for Criticizing President Trump Online?
Messages from the "Trump for Office Foundation" were actually designed by a company that allows users to send prerecorded "prank calls" to people they know.
Snopes→ Celebrities Take Up Cause of Teen Sex Trafficking Victim Convicted of Murder in 2004
Rihanna, LeBron James, and other celebrities took to social media to argue that the life sentence imposed on Cyntoia Brown at age 16 was unjust.
Snopes→ In Context: Where Did Those Videos Trump Tweeted Come From?
Trump retweeted three videos from an extremist British group purportedly showing Muslims committing acts of violence, but the posts sorely lacked context.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Will the GOP tax bill cost Donald Trump 'a fortune'? No
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Will the GOP tax bill cost Donald Trump 'a fortune'? No President Donald Trump said he wouldn’t benefit financially from the Republican tax legislation on Capitol Hill. In fact, he said he would get socked by i
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Godwin Anni’ Friendship Request Hacker Hoax
A message currently circulating via social media warns you not to accept a friendship request from a person that uses the names Godwin Anni, Emeka Anni or Godwin Enyi. The post ‘Godwin Anni’ Friendship Request Hacker Hoax appeared first on
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Trump’s Pledge To Restore ‘Merry Christmas’ To The White House
President Trump took part in his first National Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday. Trump has pledged to ditch political correctness and bring back Christmas, but did it ever leave the White House?(Image credit: Whitney Curtis/Getty Images)
Truth or Fiction?→ Hate Crimes Dropped Against Black Lives Matter Kidnappers-Fiction!
Hate Crimes Dropped Against Black Lives Matter Kidnappers-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Rumors spread on social media that hate crimes against four Black Lives Matter (BLM) members accused of kidnapping were dropped. The Truth: Hate crime charges were no
Truth or Fiction?→ Prayer Requests for Heaven Ray Cox, Kidnapped 15-year-old-Truth!
Prayer Requests for Heaven Ray Cox, Kidnapped 15-year-old-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Prayer requests for Heaven Ray Cox, a 15-year-old Texas girl, circulated on Facebook in November 2017. The Truth: Prayer requests for Heaven Ray Cox that circulated in
Snopes→ Did the Drug Enforcement Agency Legalize Synthetic Marijuana While Keeping ‘the Real Thing’ Illegal?
Bioidentical but synthetic THC has been approved for medical use since 1985, but it was only recently approved in a liquid formulation.
Snopes→ Actor Jim Nabors Dies at 87
The singer and television star was perhaps best known for his role as homespun Gomer Pyle on "The Andy Griffith Show."
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Scarborough staffer death not a “mystery”
AP FACT CHECK: Trump insinuates Scarborough staffer's death was a "mystery" _ but police investigated it and found no foul play
Snopes→ Would the Republican Tax Plan Make Employee Discounts Taxable?
As of November 2017, the tax reform bill would make changes to some employee benefits, but not employee discounts.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump wrong that no tax cuts passed since Reagan
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Donald Trump wrong that no tax cuts passed since Reagan During a speech in St. Charles, Mo., to promote Republican tax legislation in Congress, President Donald Trump tried to offer some historical context.
PolitiFact→ Kevin Brady – Does 70 percent of tax bill's relief go to those making less than $200,000?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Does 70 percent of tax bill's relief go to those making less than $200,000? As crunch time in Congress approaches, Republicans are aggressively making the case that their tax bills will allow a broad swath of Ame
ABC News→ 10 Things to Know for Today
Among 10 Things to Know: What North Korean photos say about new ballistic missile; NBC's Matt Lauer becomes biggest name toppled by misconduct allegations; AP source: Jared Kushner questioned by Mueller's team about Michael Flynn
ABC News→ Moore seeks to steer Alabama Senate race to social issues
Senate candidate Roy Moore seeks to steer Alabama race to social issues including abortion
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Anti-Muslim videos misrepresent what happened
AP FACT CHECK: Anti-Muslim video propaganda spread around by Trump misrepresents some of what is shown
Washington Post→ President Trump says the tax bill will ‘cost me a fortune.’ That’s false.
“This is going to cost me a fortune, this thing, believe me. This is not good for me. . . . I think my accountants are going crazy right now.” — President Trump, remarks on tax plan, St. Charles, Mo., Nov. 29, 2017 There have been man
Internet Archive→ Jimmy Kimmel Live : WJLA : November 29, 2017 11:35pm-12:37am EST
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Snopes→ A Look at Some Widely-Spread Falsehoods About Muslims
Mislabeled footage of an aggressive "Muslim migrant" shared by President Donald Trump is just one hoax in a long line of fabricated anti-Islam stories.
FactCheck.org→ Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Pocahontas’ Controversy
Q: Is Sen. Elizabeth Warren part Native American? Is that how she got jobs as a professor at Ivy League law schools? A: Warren has not proved that she is part Native American, and no one has proved that she was ever hired because of her alleged racia
NPR→ FACT CHECK: President Trump’s Tax Speech In Missouri
President Trump traveled to Missouri Wednesday to promote the GOP tax plan. Here's a closer look at some of the claims he made.(Image credit: Whitney Curtis/Getty Images)
FactCheck.org→ Trump Spreads False Anti-Muslim Tweet
President Donald Trump retweeted a video that purported to show a “Muslim migrant” beating up “a Dutch boy on crutches.” But, according to the Netherlands Embassy in the United States, the attacker wasn’t an immigrant. He
FactCheck.org→ Pelosi’s Misleading ‘Job-Killer’ Claim
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi says the Republican tax plans will be a “job-killer,” but most economic analyses of the plans suggest, on balance, modest job growth. The government’s nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation has no
Internet Archive→ President Trump in Missouri on Tax Reform : CSPAN : November 29, 2017 6:24pm-7:17pm EST
President Trump spoke to supporters in Saint Charles, Missouri about tax reform. He said if Congress sent a tax reform bill to his desk, he would sign it enthusiastically, and that the tax cuts contained in the legislation would help middle class famil
Snopes→ Were Hate Crime Charges Against ‘BLM Kidnappers’ Dropped?
Hate crime charges were not dropped, and there is no evidence any of the suspects are associated with Black Lives Matter.