An article appearing to report that Trump wrote reviews after a brief trip to the region was intended as satire.
Snopes→ Did President Trump Visit a Pediatric Cancer Patient During Israel Visit?
President Trump met with pediatric cancer patient Emilee Imbar, though he did not slip away from his planned events to do so, as some sites claimed.
Snopes→ Did New Year’s Fireworks ‘Compete’ With a Volcanic Eruption in Naples, Italy?
A gif that appears to show a volcano erupting during a New Year's firework celebration in Naples, Italy, was digitally altered.
Snopes→ President Obama Didn’t Lay Wreaths on Memorial Day?
Critics falsely claimed that Barack Obama was the only U.S. president not to lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day.
Snopes→ Did a Man Claim a Unicorn Frappuccino ‘Made Him Gay’?
A 'satire' site published the claim that a Queens man said a Unicorn Frappuccino 'made him gay'
Snopes→ Paris Mayor Accuses Black Feminist Event of White Exclusion
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo added that she may call for prosecution of the event organizers on grounds of discrimination.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: A rash of Trump statements under scrutiny
AP FACT CHECK: A rash of questionable statements by Trump and aides under scrutiny
Snopes→ How to Drink All Night Without Getting Drunk
Will swallowing active dry yeast before drinking alcohol prevent you from getting drunk?
Snopes→ The Origins of ‘Taps’
Was the melody known as 'Taps' found in the pocket of a dying boy on a Civil War battlefield?
Snopes→ Muslim Man Sues Little Caesars Over Pizza Labeled ‘Halal’
A Muslim man who says Little Caesars served him a pizza with pepperoni made with pork has filed a lawsuit seeking $100 million.
Snopes→ Crisis Actors Uncovered?
Social media rumors claim the same girl, a "crisis actor," was seen crying at tragedies in Boston, Aurora, Oregon, Sandy Hook, and Manchester.
Snopes→ Video Shows South African Police Pelting Men with Apples
Video captures a group of officers in blue uniforms grabbing apples out of the back of a vehicle and hurling them at four men who are lined up at a roadside cliff.
Snopes→ To Many Americans, Memorial Day Has Lost Its Meaning
Some veterans and loved ones of fallen military members wish the holiday that honors more than 1 million people who died serving their country would command more respect.
Snopes→ Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Clinton by Benghazi Families
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit against Hillary Clinton by the parents of two Americans killed in the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.
ABC News→ The Latest: Trump’s praise of leader doesn’t match US facts
The Latest: Trump's praise of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's aggressive war on drugs doesn't match facts provided by his own State Department
Snopes→ Police: Woman Locked Her Kids in Car Trunk While She Shopped
A Utah woman was arrested after she allegedly locked her two young children in her car's trunk while she went inside a Wal-Mart store to shop.
Snopes→ Fisherman Captures 3,000-Pound Great White Shark in Great Lakes?
You didn't see a news report about a fisherman's capture of a great white shark in Lake Michigan because it didn't happen.
Snopes→ Gregg Allman of The Allman Brothers Band Dies at Age 69
A publicist said the musician, the singer for The Allman Brothers Band, has died.
Snopes→ Melania Trump’s Pricey Jacket Draws Attention in Sicily
First Lady Melania Trump wore the equivalent of an average American family's income for her appearances in Sicily.
Snopes→ Police: Suspect in Portland Stabbings Ranted About Muslims
Authorities have identified Jeremy Joseph Christian as the suspect in the fatal stabbing of two people on a Portland light-rail train in Orego
Snopes→ The Origins of Memorial Day
One legend associated with the ocreation of Memorial Day holds that it was started by former slaves to honor Union war dead.
Snopes→ Volkswagen Polo ‘Terrorist’ Commercial
A viral ad featuring the Volkswagen Polo automobile and a suicide bomber was not created at the behest of the automobile manufacturer.
Snopes→ $10,000 Bill for Getting Car Stuck in Newly Poured Concrete
It wasn't obvious that the concrete wasn't dry, and the motorist drove into it through a 24-foot gap between traffic control cones.
Snopes→ Reports Swirling About Kushner and Back Channel with Russia
The Washington Post is reporting that the FBI is investigating meetings that Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, had in December 2016, with Russian officials.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump tells tall tales even without Twitter
It's been a muted week for President Donald Trump when it comes to tweeting, but AP Fact Checks have spotted some tall tales in his rhetoric during his first foreign trip since taking office.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Reinstates Peace Officers Memorial Day-Fiction!
President Trump Reinstates Peace Officers’ Memorial Day-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Donald Trump has reinstated a national day of remembrance for peace officers who were killed in the line of duty after President Obama canceled it. The
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Did Donald Trump's trip create or save 'millions' of jobs?
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Did Donald Trump's trip create or save 'millions' of jobs? In a tweet from his first foreign trip as president, President Donald Trump touted his accomplishments on one of the cornerstones of his presidential campaig
Snopes→ Is This ‘Monster Bullfrog’ Real?
A photograph of a "monster bullfrog" is real, but forced perspective makes it look larger than it actually is.
Snopes→ Man Pricked by Hypodermic Needle While Using Gas Pump
A real incident in which a California man was cut by a hypodermic needle while pumping gas resembled an old email hoax.
Snopes→ New ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Laws Raise Concerns Among Activists
More than a dozen states this year have passed “Blue Lives Matter” laws that come down even harder on crimes against law enforcement officers.
Snopes→ Former Texas Nurse Accused of Killing Dozens of Kids in ’80s
Authorities say Texas nurse Genene Jones may have killed up to 60 young children in the 1980s.
Snopes→ Ariana Grande Planning Benefit Concert in Manchester
Pop singer Ariana Grande released a statement promising to return to Manchester for a benefit concert.
Snopes→ Did President Trump ‘Reinstate’ a Memorial Day for Police Officers, Cancelled by Obama?
Hyperpartisan web sites published the false claim that Barack Obama had cancelled Peace Officers Memorial Day.
PolitiFact→ Why economists are skeptical that U.S. can grow by 3 percent
There are few things Donald Trump loved more during his presidential campaign than proving the experts wrong. His next target: economists. Specifically, Trump wants to demonstrate that there’s no reason why the United States can’t consisten
Snopes→ Painting of Tamir Rice Shooting Withdrawn from Art Festival
A painting depicting the shooting of Tamir Rice was withdrawn from a Pittsburgh arts festival after it provoked 'intense reactions.'
Snopes→ KISS Concert in Manchester Canceled after Terrorist Attacks
KISS canceled a scheduled 30 May 2017 concert after a terrorist attack left 22 people dead at the venue earlier that month.
Snopes→ Fake Celebrity Skin Care Ads Dupe Consumers with ‘Free Trial’ Offers
Dubious web sites hawking anti-aging face creams and supplements lure consumers with fake celebrity endorsements.
Snopes→ The Latest: Manchester Chief Notes Rise in Hate Crimes
Manchester's chief of police says there has been an increase in reported hate crimes since a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande Concert in May 2017.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump is Showing Signs of Dementia -Unproven!
President Trump is Showing Signs of Dementia –Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Claims that President Trump is exhibiting signs of dementia in his speech and actions began circulating on social media in May 2017. The Truth: There’s no hard evi
Snopes→ Portland Burrito Shop Closes After Allegations of Cultural Appropriation
Controversy surrounds the closure of Kook's Burritos, a pop-up Mexican food truck run by two Anglo-American women.