The Washington Post reported that a law firm representing the Democratic National Committee and Clinton campaign retained research firm Fusion GPS to investigate Trump.
Snopes→ 14-Year Old Virgin Falls Pregnant After Flu Shot?
Reports that a teenage schoolgirl in Texas became pregnant through a flu vaccination are fake news.
Snopes→ Did the United States Military Ban Green Card Holders From Enlisting?
A "hold" on enlistments by U.S. legal permanent residents will only apply to the Army Reserves and the National Guard.
Truth or Fiction?→ “NFL Role Models” Email Takes Aim at NFL Player’s Character, Records
“NFL Role Models” Email Takes Aim at NFL Player’s Character, Records-Truth! & Outdated! Summary of eRumor: In the wake of NFL national anthem protests, a commentary dubbed “NFL Role Models?” making the rounds in forwar
Truth or Fiction?→ “NFL Role Models” Email Takes Aim at NFL Player’s Character, Records
“NFL Role Models” Email Takes Aim at NFL Player’s Character, Records-Truth! & Outdated! Summary of eRumor: In the wake of NFL national anthem protests, a commentary dubbed “NFL Role Models?” making the rounds in forwar
Snopes→ Beetles Embedded in Dog’s Mouth?
A photograph purportedly shows a group of Asian Lady Beetles embedded in the roof of a dog's mouth.
Snopes→ Is This Owl Having an Orgasm?
A funny image of an owl was circulated with the baseless claim that the animal was having an orgasm.
Internet Archive→ The Intelligence Report With Trish Regan : FBC : October 25, 2017 2:00pm-3:00pm EDT
How the day's market headlines impact the geopolitical community..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FBC.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerprint TV, JSON, MP3, MPEG1, Metadata,
Climate Feedback→ BBC article on ocean acidification report accurate but brief
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This BBC article describes an as-yet-unreleased report on ocean acidification from a major collaborative scientific project called BIOACID. The report will summarize the state of research on the impacts of ocean ac
Internet Archive→ Wolf : CNNW : October 25, 2017 10:00am-11:00am PDT
Wolf Blitzer looks at politics, breaking news and international stories..This item belongs to: movies/TV-CNNW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerprint TV, JSON, MP3, Metadata,
Snopes→ Kenya Opposition Leader Urges Boycott of Repeat Elections
The leader of Kenya's opposition party urged supporters to boycott a rerun of the country's disputed presidential election scheduled for 26 October 2017.
Snopes→ Fats Domino, Rock ‘N’ Roll Pioneer Has Died at Age 89
Fats Domino died on 24 October 2017 at the age of 89.
Snopes→ Lawmakers Seek Probe of Power Contract to Zinke Neighbor
Lawmakers are questioning why a $300 million contract was awarded to a two-person company based in Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's hometown of Whitefish, Montana.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump cites 70,000 jobs from Boeing order
AP FACT CHECK: Trump cites 70,000 jobs from Boeing order
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trampled truths in Trump-Corker dustup
AP FACT CHECK: Trampled truths in Trump Twitter tirade against Sen. Corker
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that he’s done more ‘by far’ than Obama in the fight against ISIS
“We’ve done more against ISIS in nine months than the previous administration has done during its whole administration — by far, by far.” — President Trump, in remarks before the Value Voters Summit, Oct. 13, 2017 President Trump
Hoax-Slayer→ Why Does Unrelated Text Appear in Some Spam Emails?
Question from Reader: I sometimes get spam emails that have phrases or paragraphs about topics that do not seem to have any connection to what the spammer is trying to sell. The post Why Does Unrelated Text Appear in Some Spam Emails? appeared first on
Hoax-Slayer→ Is There a Facebook Lottery?
There is no such thing as a Facebook Lottery. Messages that claim that you have won a Facebook Lottery are advance fee scams designed to trick you into sending your money and personal information to Internet criminals. The post Is There a Facebook Lott
Hoax-Slayer→ In My Opinion, Most Scam Victims are Naive, Not Stupid
When I publish an article about a phishing, advance fee, or job scam, I often receive comments along the lines of "If anyone is stupid enough to fall for that, they deserve to be ripped off!" The post In My Opinion, Most Scam Victims are Naive, Not St
Hoax-Slayer→ How to Respond to Hoax Messages
If you receive a lot of hoax messages, it can be tempting to fire off an irate reply condemning the sender for his or her foolishness. The post How to Respond to Hoax Messages appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Are NFL Players Protesting Against Police Brutality Absentee Parents Putting Their Children at Risk?
Social media users sought to smear demonstrations against police brutality by insulting the characters of several retired players.
Hoax-Slayer→ Apple ‘Unusual Transaction Attempt’ Phishing Scam Email
This email, which purports to be from Apple, claims that your account has been locked for your protection. The post Apple ‘Unusual Transaction Attempt’ Phishing Scam Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Did John McCain Cause a Fire Aboard the USS Forrestal that Killed 134 People?
A fabricated story blames the fluke 1967 aircraft carrier fire on the negligence of then-Navy bomber pilot and future United States Senator John McCain.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – More to the story on poll Donald Trump tweeted about media trust
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | More to the story on poll Donald Trump tweeted about media trust From the earliest days on the campaign trail, President Donald Trump regularly touted polls that underscored his popularity with the public. Nine m
FactCheck.org→ Trump on Unemployment Claims
President Donald Trump boasted that unemployment claims fell to their lowest level since 1973. He’s right, but it’s part of a post-recession trend that began long before he took office. In fact, Trump’s predecessor could have made the
Truth or Fiction?→ Fred Reed Column on Black Reparations for Slavery-Commentary!
Fred Reed Column on Black People Receiving Reparations for Slavery-Commentary! Summary of eRumor: A commentary attributed to Fred Reed about reparations for slavery and demands made by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the chairman of African-American studies at
Truth or Fiction?→ Fred Reed Column on Black Reparations for Slavery-Commentary!
Fred Reed Column on Black People Receiving Reparations for Slavery-Commentary! Summary of eRumor: A commentary attributed to Fred Reed discusses Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the chairman of African-American studies at Harvard, pushing for reparations for sl
Snopes→ Robert Guillaume, Star of ‘Benson,’ Dies at 89
The actor best known for his starring role on the 1980s TV series “Benson” has passed away in Los Angeles.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump on Boeing’s big order
AP FACT CHECK: Trump showcases a Boeing contract that isn't as new as it sounds
FactCheck.org→ No ‘Microchips’ for ‘All Americans’
Q: Is Congress considering a bill that would allow police to track “all Americans” with microchips? A: No. A popular story on Facebook distorts the implications of proposed legislation to help locate missing Alzheimer’s patients and
Internet Archive→ White House Briefing : CSPAN3 : October 24, 2017 3:56pm-4:21pm EDT
[LIVE] White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders holds a briefing with reporters. Sponsor: White House.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN3.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fing
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump and Corker are going at it again
AP FACT CHECK: Trump and Corker are going at it again. Some facts are getting trampled in the dustup
Internet Archive→ Outnumbered : FOXNEWSW : October 24, 2017 9:00am-10:00am PDT
A news show featuring the top headlines of the day from pop culture to politics, which are discussed by a rotating panel of four women and one man..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FOXNEWSW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text
PolitiFact→ What you need to know about Hillary Clinton, Russia, and uranium
A 2016 campaign attack involving former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and her role in a uranium sale that involved Russia is back in the news. With new revelations, increased media attention and reader requests, we decided to take another look. Be
Truth or Fiction?→ Four Underage Girls Accuse Michael Moore of Sexual Harassment-Fiction!
Four Underage Girls Accuse Michael Moore of Sexual Harassment-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Filmmaker Michael Moore has been accused of sexual harassment by four underage girls. The Truth: A website that describes is content as “satirical fiction&#
Truth or Fiction?→ Four Underage Girls Accuse Michael Moore of Sexual Harassment-Fiction!
Four Underage Girls Accuse Michael Moore of Sexual Harassment-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Filmmaker Michael Moore has been accused of sexual harassment by four underage girls. The Truth: A website that describes is content as “satirical fiction&#
Internet Archive→ Late Night With Seth Meyers : KNTV : October 24, 2017 12:37am-1:38am PDT
Mariska Hargitay; and John Cho. Also: ZZ Ward performs; and Sonny Emory sits in with the band..This item belongs to: movies/TV-KNTV.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerprint TV
Washington Post→ Are there more than 2,000 MS-13 gang members in Virginia’s wealthy Fairfax County?
“There have been eight publicly reported murders by MS-13 in Northern Virginia alone. And there’s more than 2,000 MS-13 gang members just in Fairfax County, and this is a growing problem.” — Ed Gillespie (R), Virginia gubernatorial
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump says insurers made fortune off Obamacare. They didn't.
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Trump says insurers made fortune off Obamacare. They didn't. As two dozen senators attempt to carve out a short-term compromise on the Affordable Care Act, President Donald Trump is sending mixed signals. At the hear
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Dubious $4,000 Claim
Would American households really see an average income increase of $4,000 a year if President Donald Trump succeeds in cutting the corporate income tax? Don’t count on it. This claim is dubious at best. Consider this simple arithmetic: There wer