The terrifying string of events on Flight 1380 brought out acts of bravery among the 149 passengers and crew members.
Truth or Fiction?→ Mark Zuckerberg Announces He’s Closing Facebook-Fiction!
Mark Zuckerberg Announces He’s Closing Facebook-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Mark Zuckerberg has announced that he’s closing Facebook, citing concerns about the social media platform’s impact on the world. The Truth: False claims that
Snopes→ Was an Italian Economist Removed from a Plane for Doing Math That Looked Like ‘Terrorism’?
In 2016, economist Guido Menzio was escorted off a flight because the passenger next to him felt his differential equations looked suspicious.
Snopes→ Is Starbucks Offering Coupons for Black Customers Only?
A Starbucks coupon for customers of "African-American heritage" only was a piece of divisive propaganda pushed by a popular internet forum.
Snopes→ Prosecutors in Minnesota Plan an Announcement on the Two-Year Investigation Into Prince’s Death
Prosecutors in the Minnesota county where Prince died said that they're ready to make an announcement in their two-year investigation into the musician's death from an accidental fentanyl overdose.
FactCheck.org→ There Are No “M.A.G.A. Checks”
Q: Can U.S. residents collect “M.A.G.A. Checks”? A: No. A “M.A.G.A. Check” is the invention of a publisher selling an investment guide that makes promises of easy money. FULL ANSWER There is no evidence of any public or private program offe
Snopes→ Suge Knight Death Hoax
A disreputable web site managed to trick thousands of internet users with false claims that the former rap producer was murdered in prison.
Snopes→ Charlize Theron’s Not Leaving the U.S. Due to Racism But Is Concerned
Charlize Theron isn't leaving the United States over racism concerns, but the white South Africa-born actress, who has adopted a black daughter and son, says she's "constantly concerned" about her children's safety.
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: McDonald’s not adding pot-smoking centers
NOT REAL NEWS: Colorado McDonald's franchises not converting play areas into pot-smoking centers
Snopes→ Did Mark Zuckerberg Announce That He’s Closing Facebook?
A video purportedly showing Mark Zuckerberg announcing that closure of Facebook is a digitally altered hoax.
Snopes→ Investigators Look at Engine Wear and Tear in Southwest Jet Tragedy
The investigation into a deadly engine failure on a Southwest jet is focusing on whether wear and tear caused a fan blade to snap off, triggering a catastrophic chain of events that killed a passenger.
PolitiFact→ Evan Jenkins – Did Patrick Morrisey write a health care law for 'illegals'?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Did Patrick Morrisey write a health care law for 'illegals'? In a recent ad, Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., tags his primary rival for a U.S. Senate seat as someone who handed out freebies to undocumented immigra
FactCheck.org→ Presidential Approval Numbers
On April 12 and 13, President Donald Trump’s approval rating, according to the Rasmussen Reports, was 50 percent. At the same point in Barack Obama’s presidency, Obama’s approval rating per Rasmussen was 48 percent and 49 percent. But
Internet Archive→ U.S. Senate U.S. Senate : CSPAN2 : April 18, 2018 9:29am-11:30am EDT
[LIVE] Senate will continue to debate a resolution of disapproval of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on auto loans. Sponsor: U.S. Senate.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN2.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text,
Snopes→ ‘It Smells Like Death:’ Alabama Endures NYC ‘Poop Train’
A stinking trainload of human waste from New York City is stranded in a tiny Alabama town, spreading a stench like a giant backed-up toilet.
Snopes→ Trump Calls Sketch Released by Daniels ‘a Total Con Job’
The sketch depicts a white male in his 30s or 40s and carries a description of him as "lean but fit." Actress Stormy Daniels says it's the man who menaced her and her young daughter and warned her in 2011 to stay quiet.
Internet Archive→ FOX & Friends : FOXNEWSW : April 18, 2018 3:00am-6:00am PDT
A morning show that highlights the latest headlines in news, weather, sports and entertainment, and is known for the cohosts' casual and spontaneous discussions..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FOXNEWSW.This item has files of the following types: Close
Washington Post→ Dissecting House Speaker Ryan’s remarks on deficits and spending
When challenged on deficits, Paul Ryan responded with inside-the-Beltway code. We explain what's going on.
Washington Post→ Dissecting House Speaker Ryan’s remarks on deficits and spending
“That was going to happen — the baby boomers retiring was going do that. These deficit — trillion-dollar projections have been out there for a long, long time. Why? Because of mandatory spending, which we call entitlements. Discretionary spending
Snopes→ Starbucks to Close Stores for an Afternoon for Bias Training
Starbucks, moving swiftly to confront a racially charged uproar over the arrest of two black men at one of its stores in Philadelphia, plans to close more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours to conduct racial-bias training.
Snopes→ Was Dead Kennedys’ Jello Biafra Sued By His Bandmates Over a Levi’s Commercial?
Biafra has long claimed that an acrimonious lawsuit over royalties stemmed from his former bandmates' desire for advertising revenue.
Snopes→ Sandy Hook Parents Sue Conspiracy Troll Alex Jones for Defamation
For years, Jones and his conspiracy-mongering network InfoWars have trolled grieving parents, accusing them of faking the deaths of their own children.
Snopes→ Is a Popular Teen YouTuber Planning ‘Live On-Camera Abortion’ for Bitcoin Donations?
Several popular trolling elements — YouTube, Abortion, Bitcoin, Planned Parenthood — rolled up into one fake news piece.
Snopes→ IRS Gives Taxpayers Extra Day to File After Website Issues
Americans are getting an extra day to file their taxes after key elements of the IRS website crashed on deadline day.
Snopes→ Former First Lady Barbara Bush Dead at 92
The New York native was also the mother of former President George W. Bush.
Snopes→ Egypt’s Mufti Issues Fatwa Against Buying Facebook ‘Likes’
Egypt's top mufti has issued a fatwa, or a religious decree, saying that buying Facebook "likes" is prohibited under Islam because it's a form of fraud and deception.
Internet Archive→ Special Report With Bret Baier : FOXNEWSW : April 17, 2018 3:00pm-4:00pm PDT
A weeknight look at the news, featuring interviews, analysis and panel discussions hosted by Bret Baier..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FOXNEWSW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprin
Truth or Fiction?→ Attorney Lisa Barsoomian Represents Hillary Clinton, Married to Rod Rosenstein -Fiction!
Attorney Lisa Barsoomian Represents Hillary Clinton, Married to Rod Rosenstein-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s wife, attorney Lisa Barsoomian, has represented Bill and Hillary Clinton for decades. That makes R
Snopes→ IRS Payment Site Fails on Tax Day, But You Still Have to Pay
Last-minute filers got a rude surprise on tax day: The IRS website to make payments and access other key services is down.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: No, tax-filing migraines are not going away
AP FACT CHECK: Trump and GOP chorus say the days of tax-filing headaches are over. Not so
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: Stormy Daniels not dead in airstrike, suicide
NOT REAL NEWS: Porn star alleging past sexual encounter with Trump did not die in Syria airstrike nor kill herself, as sites claim
Snopes→ Starbucks to Close Stores for an Afternoon for Bias Training
Starbucks, trying to tamp down a racially charged uproar over the arrest of two black men at one of its stores in Philadelphia, plans to close more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours to conduct racial-bias training.
Snopes→ Man with Three Faces: Frenchman Gets 2nd Face Transplant
In a medical first, a French surgeon says he has performed a second face transplant on the same patient.
Snopes→ WhatsApp ‘Martinelli’ Phone Virus Warning
One of several similar WhatsApp malware hoaxes warns that a "Martinelli" video could "hack" your phone.
Snopes→ Was a Statue Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Knocked Over by Vandals?
A photograph of a toppled statue is real, but the incident took place in Texas, not the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Virginia, and is no longer being investigated as vandalism.
Snopes→ Passenger Dead After Jet Blows an Engine; Woman Nearly Sucked Out
A Southwest Airlines jet blew an engine at 32,000 feet and got hit by shrapnel that smashed a window, setting off a desperate scramble by passengers to save a woman from getting sucked out.
Snopes→ Barbara Bush Death Hoax
The former First Lady was the subject of two stories reporting her death not long after announcements appeared that she was in failing health; one was a mistake, the other deliberate.
Snopes→ Did Bill Nye Say We’re Made of ‘Copper, Nitrogen, Terbium and Silver’?
Most good jokes are funny enough in their own right without the need for them to be attributed to a celebrity.
Snopes→ Flag Controversy at Jaguar Power Sports in Florida
City of Jacksonville employee Melinda Power was targeted by Jaguar Power Sports after citing the store for violating local signage codes.
Snopes→ California City Approves Ordinance Against Sanctuary Policy
The conservative backlash against California's so-called sanctuary law has taken the form of lawsuits and public tongue-lashings, but one tiny city in Orange County took the step of declaring itself legally exempt.