Two white lawmakers in South Carolina proposed a monument to black Confederate soldiers, many of whom were slaves forced into duty.
Snopes→ Trump Says US Should Change Tax Law to Punish NFL
President Trump suggested the U.S. change its tax laws to punish organizations like the NFL if members are "disrespecting" the national anthem or flag.
Snopes→ ESPN Suspends Anchor for Breaking Social Media Rules
ESPN anchor Jemele Hill was suspended by the network for two weeks for making political statements on social media.
Washington Post→ President Trump has made 1,318 false or misleading claims over 263 days
Five months before unveiling his tax plan, President Trump claimed that it “is the biggest tax cut in history. This is bigger than Reagan. … This is actually bigger than Reagan tax cuts.” We warned readers at the time that the
Snopes→ Does Hobby Lobby Refuse to Sell Jewish Holiday Items?
After a 2013 flap over the lack of Hanukkah items in Hobby Lobby stores, the company apologized and said it would begin stocking such items at some of its locations.
Snopes→ Did the United States Government Ban Lawn Dart Sales After a Child’s Death?
A 1988 decision about a backyard game has been used to highlight ongoing political inaction around guns after mass shootings.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘You’ve Been Issued With an Infringement Notice’ Malware Email
According to an email that is currently hitting inboxes, you've been issued with an infringement notice and must pay a fine. The post ‘You’ve Been Issued With an Infringement Notice’ Malware Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Misleads on Corker
President Donald Trump misleadingly claimed Sen. Bob Corker “gave us the Iran Deal.” Corker, who opposed the nuclear deal with Iran negotiated by the Obama administration, helped craft a bipartisan bill that allowed the House and Senate to
Snopes→ Was a Rapist Given Joint Legal Custody of His Victim’s Child?
A man who reportedly raped and threatened to kill a girl in 2008 was awarded joint legal custody of the victim's child when she applied for food stamps.
Snopes→ Was a Detroit Firefighter Fired for Bringing a Watermelon to His Station?
Detroit's fire commissioner confirmed that a probationary firefighter was terminated for work behavior deemed "offensive and racially insensitive."
Truth or Fiction?→ Las Vegas Shooter Stephen Paddock Converted to Islam 6 Months Before Massacre-Unproven!
Las Vegas Shooter Stephen Paddock Converted to Islam 6 Months Before Massacre-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock converted to Islam six months before opening fire on a crowd gathered at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Octob
Snopes→ Does Judi Dench Have a Harvey Weinstein Tattoo?
Judi Dench once put a temporary tattoo of Harvey Weinstein's initials on her backside as a joke.
Internet Archive→ Shepard Smith Reporting : FOXNEWSW : October 9, 2017 12:00pm-1:00pm PDT
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PolitiFact→ Donald Trump’s interview with Mike Huckabee, fact-checked
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee landed an interview with President Donald Trump on the GOP pundit’s new show on Trinity Broadcasting Network. Huckabee, whose daughter Sarah Huckabee Sanders is Trump’s press secretary, asked Trump about r
Truth or Fiction?→ Member of Seattle Seahawks Burns American Flag in Locker Room-Fiction!
Member of Seattle Seahawks Burns American Flag in Locker Room-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo shows Michael Bennet, a member of the Seattle Seahawks, burning the American flag in the team’s locker room. The Truth: False reports that the Seatt
Snopes→ After Botched ‘Rick and Morty’ Szechuan Sauce Promotion, McDonald’s Promises to Re-Release Dip
McDonald's teased a "Rick and Morty" promotion for Szechuan Sauce, but purportedly sent only 20 dipping sauces to participating locations before announcing its re-release.
Snopes→ Radio Host Delilah Taking Break After Son’s Suicide
Radio host Delilah said she is taking a break from her nationally syndicated program to grieve after her son took his own life on 3 October 2017.
Snopes→ Dove Apologizes for Facebook Soap Ad That Many Call Racist
Dove apologized for a controversial Facebook advertisement they said "missed the mark in representing women of color thoughtfully."
Washington Post→ Is the United States one of seven countries that ‘allow elective abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy?’
“Seven out of 198 nations allow elective abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.” — statement of Trump administration policy, Oct. 2, 2017 The House approved a ban on 20-week abortions this week, and this dramatic statistic cau
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Little Dead Girl Clarissa’ Warning – Nasty and Violent Internet Chain Letter
According to this email, recipients who do not pass on the message to at least ten other people will meet a grisly end via the ghost of a ten-year-old girl named Clarissa. The post ‘Little Dead Girl Clarissa’ Warning – Nasty and Viole
Hoax-Slayer→ iPhone X Giveaway Facebook Scam
A Facebook Page called "iPhone X" is supposedly giving away 50 iPhone X phones to users who like, share, and comment with their desired phone colour. The post iPhone X Giveaway Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘PayPal Account Closed for Security Reasons’ Phishing Scam Email
According to this email, which appears to come from PayPal, your account has been closed for security reasons. The post ‘PayPal Account Closed for Security Reasons’ Phishing Scam Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
PolitiFact→ Chris Cox – NRA's Chris Cox falsely says Dianne Feinstein wanted to take 'all of your guns'
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | NRA's Chris Cox falsely says Dianne Feinstein wanted to take 'all of your guns' Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has offered a bill to ban bump fire stocks after police found 12 rifles equipped with these devices in
Snopes→ Was the Security Guard at Mandalay Bay an ‘Accomplice’ to the Las Vegas Mass Shooter?
Dubious web sites reported, without a shred of evidence, that the security guard hailed as a hero for helping stop the Las Vegas mass shooting was actually an accomplice.
Snopes→ New York City Businesses Targeted With Homophobic and Racist Fliers
The NYPD and the Brooklyn district attorney's office are investigating a string of apparent hate crimes.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: GOP questions on bump stocks ignore details
AP FACT CHECK: Republican questions about Democrats and lack of 'bump stock' regulations are only a part of a complicated story
Snopes→ Does a Walt Disney World Attraction Help People Pass Kidney Stones?
A Dr. David Wartinger of Michigan State University published a medical study suggesting that a ride on Disney World's Big Thunder Mountain roller coaster can be beneficial.
Snopes→ Did a Pennsylvania Daycare Receive a Racist Letter About a Black Employee?
Several individuals have shared images of a letter they say the venue anonymously received.
Snopes→ Are There Posters Calling Trump a ‘Pendejo’ Across Puerto Rico?
There is no proof that a viral image insulting the president has been posted "all over" the hurricane-damaged territory.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Nixed Gun-Control Rule
Q: Did President Donald Trump repeal a rule that aims to block some people with mental disorders from buying guns? A: Yes. The Social Security Administration is no longer required to submit the names of certain mentally disabled beneficiaries to a fed
PolitiFact→ National Rifle Association – Did Obama administration approve bump stocks?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Did Obama administration approve bump stocks? In a rare move, the National Rifle Association issued a statement calling for regulation of the device that turned the Las Vegas shooter’s rifles more deadly,
Truth or Fiction?→ “Why I left California” Commentary About “The Progressive Destruction of California” –
“Why I left California” Commentary About “The Progressive Destruction of California” –Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A commentary headlined “Why I Left California” about the progressive destruction
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Really? GOP thinks Dems soft on gun control?
AP FACT CHECK: If the fur starts flying over who let "bump stocks" turn weapons even more lethal, there's blame to share
PolitiFact→ Congress may ban the bump stock, but what is it?
Following the deadly massacre in Las Vegas, calls are growing to either ban or restrict the use of bump stocks, a device that can be attached to a semi-automatic rifle that allows it to mimic its fully automatic cousins. Twelve of the rifles police fou
PolitiFact→ Charles Schumer – Are Republicans paying for tax cuts with reductions in Medicare, Medicaid?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Are Republicans paying for tax cuts with reductions in Medicare, Medicaid? It didn’t take long for Democrats to criticize President Donald Trump’s tax proposal as being biased toward wealthier Am
Snopes→ Did Oakland Raiders Players Punish Derek Carr for Standing During the National Anthem?
Two conservative radio hosts claimed without proof that an unnamed source revealed a retaliation planned by the Raiders' offensive line.
Snopes→ Did an Anonymous 4chan User Predict the Las Vegas Shooting Three Weeks in Advance?
There is no proof that a vague post the day before the anniversary of 9/11 "predicted" the mass shooting on 1 October 2017.
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
Snopes→ Did Michele Bachmann Say Vegas Victims Would be Alive If They Observed the Sabbath?
A meme with a fabricated quote painted the U.S. Representative as having been shockingly insensitive to the Las Vegas shooting victims.
Truth or Fiction?→ Gordon Ramsay’s Entire Staff Takes a Knee, Refuses to Serve NFL Team-Fiction!
Gordon Ramsay’s Entire Staff Takes a Knee, Refuses to Serve NFL Team-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Gordon Ramsay refused to serve members of the Miami Dolphins, instructing his restaurant staff to take a knee, because of NFL player protests during