On the evening of Oct. 1, a shooter stationed in a 32nd floor hotel room killed at least 58 people attending an outdoor country music festival below and injured more than 500 others. The attack in Las Vegas is the deadliest mass shooting in modern
Snopes→ Are the Spires on Disney World’s Cinderella Castle Removable in Case of Hurricane?
An old but still thriving urban legend about Walt Disney World in Florida holds that the theme park's tallest structure, Cinderella Castle, was built such that it can be fully or partially dismantled in the event of a hurricane.
Snopes→ Did Nike Cut Ties With the Dallas Cowboys Over National Anthem Protests?
A "satirical" web site published a fake story about the sportswear company, which has in fact expressed support for players' right to protest.
FactCheck.org→ Crime, Jobs and Poverty in Obama Era
The post Crime, Jobs and Poverty in Obama Era appeared first on FactCheck.org.
Snopes→ At Least 50 Killed as Gunman Opens Fire at Las Vegas Concert
A gunman on the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas Strip casino fired on a country music festival below, killing at least 50 people and wounding more than 200.
Washington Post→ Bernie Sanders claims that the world’s six wealthiest people have as much wealth as half the global population
“There is no moral or economic justification for the six wealthiest people in the world having as much wealth as the bottom half of the world’s population, 3.7 billion people.” — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), remarks during a speech
Hoax-Slayer→ BMW Giveaway Like-Farming Scam
A post currently circulating on Facebook promises users the chance to win a BMW just for liking, sharing, and commenting. The post BMW Giveaway Like-Farming Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump's tweets about Puerto Rico
As Washington mobilized more people and supplies to ease the suffering in Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump lambasted his critics on Twitter. Trump himself described the damage from Hurricane Maria as devastating, but when frustrations on the ground
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
Internet Archive→ Fox News Sunday With Chris Wallace : FOXNEWSW : October 1, 2017 11:00am-12:00pm PDT
Interviews with newsmakers and discussions of current affairs..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FOXNEWSW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerprint TV, JSON, MP3, Metadata, SubRi
Snopes→ Anthem Has Been a Channel for Protests Since Song’s Origins
The sight of football players kneeling during the national anthem is the continuation of a tradition nearly as old the song itself.
Snopes→ Did the Hollywood Reporter Criticize Actors Who Opposed Nazi Germany in 1937?
The newspaper's managing editor chided stars who he said were courting "unpopularity" by speaking out against Hitler's regime.
Snopes→ Donald Trump Received an Ellis Island Award in 1986?
A photograph shows Donald Trump standing alongside Rosa Parks and Muhammad Ali at an awards ceremony in the 1980s.
Internet Archive→ This Week With George Stephanopoulos : KGO : October 1, 2017 8:00am-9:00am PDT
ABC News' Sunday-morning news forum..This item belongs to: movies/TV-KGO.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columbia Sparse Fingerprint TV, JSON, MP3, MPEG1, Metadata, SubRip, TV Clips JSON, Thumbn
Internet Archive→ Face the Nation : WUSA : October 1, 2017 10:30am-11:28am EDT
CBS' venerable Sunday-morning newsmaker-interview show also aired in prime time in 1960 and '61. When the series premiered in 1954, the first guest was Sen. Joseph McCarthy..This item belongs to: movies/TV-WUSA.This item has files of the following type
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Family Trip to Lapland’ Facebook Like-farming Scam
According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, you can win a family trip to Lapland this Christmas just by liking, sharing, and commenting. The post ‘Family Trip to Lapland’ Facebook Like-farming Scam appeared first on
Hoax-Slayer→ Amazon ‘Account Access Limited’ Phishing Scam Email
This email, which purports to be from the Amazon Accounts Team, claims that your Amazon account has been limited after a security check. The post Amazon ‘Account Access Limited’ Phishing Scam Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Did the NFL Give Donald Trump a Lifetime Ban After a Disastrous Lawsuit?
A viral meme gets some facts right about an infamous 1980s lawsuit involving Donald Trump's football team but misses the mark with others.
Internet Archive→ CNN Newsroom With Fredricka Whitfield : CNNW : September 30, 2017 8:00am-9:00am PDT
The latest news from around the world with host Fredricka Whitfield..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, Sub
Washington Post→ Did President Trump add $33 million to Puerto Rico’s debt by bankrupting a golf course there?
“Trump Made Puerto Rico’s Debt Worse After His Golf Course Filed For Bankruptcy — REPORT” — Headline on Bustle.com, Sept. 27, 2017 “One of Trump’s S—-y Golf Courses Cost Puerto Rican Taxpayers Millions of
Internet Archive→ Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Dismisses Private Plane Controversy : CSPAN : September 30, 2017 12:16am-12:52am EDT
At a Heritage Foundation event on the Trump administration's policy to increase domestic energy production, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke addressed reports that he had taken multiple trips using private and military air travel since becoming secretary.
Snopes→ Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price Resigns
Price had come under criticism after his use of charter flights at public expense.
Truth or Fiction?→ CEO Allan Jones Pulls Ads, NFL Loses First Sponsor-Truth! & Misleading!
CEO Allan Jones Pulls Ads, NFL Loses First Sponsor-Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: Allan Jones, the CEO of Check into Cash and Hardwick Clothes, announced that he would pull ads from NFL broadcasts and that on-air talent wouldn’t wear
Truth or Fiction?→ “Take A Knee” by Ted Nugent About NFL Protests-Incorrect Attribution!
“Take A Knee” by Ted Nugent About NFL Protests-Incorrect Attribution! Summary of eRumor: The commentary “Take a Knee” by Ted Nugent reacts to NFL players protesting racial inequality by taking a knee during the National Anthem.
FactCheck.org→ Obama’s Record on Toxic Cleanups
Environmental Protection Agency head Scott Pruitt criticized former President Barack Obama for leaving “us with more Superfund sites than when he came in.” This is misleading for multiple reasons: While Pruitt is right, his agency doesn
Snopes→ Judge Rules Black Lives Matter, Hashtag Cannot be Sued
An anonymous Baton Rouge officer's attempt to sue DeRay Mckesson, Black Lives Matter, and the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag proved unsuccessful.
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→ Misinfluencers, Inc.: How Fake News Is Reaching Millions Using Verified Facebook Accounts
We tracked 29 fake domains that post to verified celebrity pages through an unknown mechanism. Here is what we found.
Snopes→ Beyonce Sings ‘Mi Gente’ Remix in Spanish for Relief Efforts
Beyonce released a surprise single in Spanish, English and French to raise money for victims of hurricanes in the Caribbean and earthquakes in Mexico.
Snopes→ Stampede on Crowded Indian Pedestrian Bridge Leaves 22 Dead
A stampede broke out on a crowded pedestrian bridge connecting railway stations in Mumbai during a morning rush, killing at least 22 people and injuring 32.
PolitiFact→ Lamar Smith – Did taxes go up by 41 percent between 2013 and 2016?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Did taxes go up by 41 percent between 2013 and 2016? As Congress prepared to debate a high-stakes tax bill, a reader asked us to check a letter about tax policy emailed by Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas. "A new r
Snopes→ Did an NFL Player Burn an American Flag in a Locker Room?
A doctored photograph purportedly showed a member of the Seattle Seahawks setting a U.S. flag on fire.
FactCheck.org→ Tackling Fake Football Stories
Q: Did the NFL fine players who protested during the national anthem? Was a player fired for it? Are some players asking the league to host a month of anti-police activism? Will Fox Sports stop airing NFL games? A: No. Three of those stories were made
FactCheck.org→ Obama’s Final Numbers
Summary The numbers are nearly all in now. What they show about what really happened during the eight years that Barack Obama was president is sometimes different from what politicians claimed. The economy gained a net 11.5 million jobs. The unemploym
Internet Archive→ Mornings With Maria Bartiromo : FBC : September 29, 2017 6:00am-9:00am EDT
The major news and themes driving the business day are discussed with a roundtable of rotating industry leaders and economic experts..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FBC.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerpr
Washington Post→ Trump aides sell tax plan with Pinocchio-laden claims
“The wealthy are not getting a tax cut under our plan.” –Gary Cohn, director of the White House Economic Council, in an interview on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Sept. 28, 2017 “The numbers are about a trillion an
Snopes→ Daily Caller Posts Video of Jewish Journalist Saying ‘Chutzpah’ While Hava Nagila Plays
The conservative website later deleted the video, which allegedly aimed to highlight journalist Glenn Thrush's laudable pronunciation of the word.
Snopes→ Pregnant Smoker Complains About Construction Noise?
A infamously viral newspaper photograph shows a pregnant woman smoking a cigarette and complaining about the effects of construction noise on her unborn child.
Snopes→ Did Jared Kushner Register to Vote in New York as a Woman?
The New York City Board of Elections has said that their computer system is to blame for a mix-up over Jared Kushner’s gender in New York’s voter rolls.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s secret seems to have gotten out
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's secret about auto factories seems to have gotten out