Although Chris Cornell's cause of death is not known, Detroit police confirm it "is being investigated as a possible suicide."
Snopes→ Ex-Judge Sentenced for Seeking Wife’s Texts For Beer, Money
A former judge pled guilty on charges he offered enticements to police officers in an attempt to obtain his wife's text messages.
Snopes→ Soundgarden Singer Chris Cornell Dies at Age 52 in Detroit
Chris Cornell died unexpectedly in Detroit on 17 May 2017.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Does US believe Western Wall is in Israel?
AP FACT CHECK: U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is raising eyebrows in the diplomatic world with comments about the Western Wall that deviated from official U.S. policy on Jerusalem and Israel
Washington Post→ Nancy Pelosi’s claim that ‘seven million veterans will lose their tax credit’ under the GOP health bill
“Seven million veterans will lose their tax credit for their families in this bill.” — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), remarks at the Center for American Progress “Ideas Conference,” May 16, 2017 While listi
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Tangerine Limited Usage’ Phishing Scam Email
According to an email that purports to be from the Canadian bank Tangerine, customers are required to verify their online accounts because the bank is conducting maintenance services on its databases. The post ‘Tangerine Limited Usage’ Phi
Hoax-Slayer→ Tick Removal Advice — Liquid Soap Technique
Circulating social media message advises that the best way to remove a tick is to cover it with liquid soap and wait for it to detach itself. The post Tick Removal Advice — Liquid Soap Technique appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Rolex is Giving Away Free Watch’ Facebook Survey Scam
Circulating Facebook post claims that Rolex is giving away a free watch to "everyone" on its 118th birthday. The post ‘Rolex is Giving Away Free Watch’ Facebook Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ PayPal ‘ Multiple Unsuccessful Login Attempts’ Phishing Scam Email
According to this email, which claims to be from PayPal, access to your account has been limited due to multiple unsuccessful login attempts from a foreign IP address. The post PayPal ‘ Multiple Unsuccessful Login Attempts’ Phishing Scam E
Hoax-Slayer→ No, a Call From 777888999 will NOT ‘Blast’ Your Phone — Hoax
According to supposed warning messages that are currently circulating via WhatsApp and SMS, you should not take a mobile phone call from the number 777888999. The post No, a Call From 777888999 will NOT ‘Blast’ Your Phone — Hoax app
Snopes→ Can the New Drug ‘Gray Death’ Be Transmitted Through the Air?
A potent new mix of drugs includes carfentanil, which is used to tranquilize elephants.
Snopes→ Sarah Furay Let Off Drug Charges Due to DEA Father?
Poor reporting and a sensationalized title led some to believe that "adorable drug kingpin" Sarah Furay was let off scot-free due to her father's connections with the Drug Enforcement Agency.
PolitiFact→ Who is Robert Mueller? New special counsel leading Russian investigation
The Justice Department has appointed a special counsel to investigate connections between President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein selected former FBI director Robert Mueller for the task on May 17
Snopes→ Was a Man Claiming to Be Vladimir Putin’s Lover Found Dead in Zurich?
Several web sites have revived an old, fake story about the Russian President's fictional former assistant.
FactCheck.org→ Trump vs. Comey
Summary In the weeks leading up to his decision to fire FBI Director James Comey, President Donald Trump met with Comey on at least two occasions and discussed the FBI investigation of the Trump campaign. But Trump’s version of what was said at t
Snopes→ US: Immigrant Arrests Soar Under Trump, Fewer Deported
Immigration arrests increased by nearly 40 percent in early 2017 as newly emboldened agents under President Donald Trump detained more than 40,000 people suspected of being in the country illegally.
PolitiFact→ Obstruction of justice, presidential immunity, impeachment: What you need to know
Americans are hearing a lot of comparisons these days between Richard Nixon and Donald Trump, particularly after news reports revealed the existence of contemporaneous notes taken by soon-to-be-fired FBI director James Comey during his conversations wi
Snopes→ Did President Trump Plagiarize His Commencement Speech from ‘Legally Blonde’?
Snippets of a commencement address delivered by Trump have been compared to snippets of a scene in the Reese Witherspoon film.
Truth or Fiction?→ AG Jeff Sessions Holds Stock in Private Prison System-Fiction!
AG Jeff Sessions Holds Stock in Private Prison System-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Attorney General Jeff Sessions holds stock in the private prison industry and stands to benefit financially from decisions to restore federal use of private prisons a
Snopes→ Protesters Beaten in ‘Brutal Attack’ During Turkish President’s United States Visit
Erdogan's security detail was blamed for the clash outside Turkish ambassador Serdar Kilic's Washington, D.C. home.
Snopes→ Is Paula White Selling Prayer Flags Blessed by Donald Trump?
A hoax article reported that televangelist Paula White was selling American flags that had been personally blessed by the United States President.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Does US believe Western Wall is in Israel?
AP FACT CHECK: U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is raising eyebrows in the diplomatic world with comments about the Western Wall that deviated from official U.S. policy on Jerusalem and Israel
Snopes→ Does This Cat Have an Unusually Deep Voice?
A video purportedly showing a cat with an extremely deep meow appears to have been overdubbed.
Snopes→ Deliveryman Takes Pizza to Riders on Stalled Amtrak Train
A stranded Amtrak rider tweeted that he ordered a pizza to be delivered to a train stalled between Washington, D.C. and New York City.
Snopes→ New Baylor Lawsuit Alleges Rape Video, Dog Fighting
A federal lawsuit against Baylor University alleges members of the football team "recorded gang rapes and staged dogfights in a program that fostered sexual violence."
Snopes→ Man Sues Woman for $17.31 Movie Ticket After Bad Date
A Texas man is purportedly suing a woman with whom he went on a "bad date," seeking a refund for the cost of tickets.
Snopes→ New Orleans Takes Down 3rd Confederate-Era Monument
Workers in protective gear removed a statue of Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard from the entrance to City Park in New Orleans on 16 May 2017.
Snopes→ Newly Freed Chelsea Manning: ‘I’m Figuring Things Out’
The soldier who was sentenced to 35 years in a military prison for giving classified materials to WikiLeaks says she's excited to see what comes next.
Snopes→ NC Senator Says “I’m Fine” After Race Collapse
Thom Tillis collapsed Wednesday, May 17, 2017, during Washington race, received CPR, as was taken away in ambulance.
Snopes→ Shariah Court in Indonesia Sentences Gay Couple to Caning
A Shariah court in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province has sentenced two gay men to public caning for the first time, further tarnishing the country's moderate image after a top Christian politician was imprisoned for blasphemy.
Snopes→ Does Jeff Sessions Have Investments in the Private Prison Industry?
A web site claimed that Sessions stood to gain from the recent reversal of an Obama-era policy on private prisons.
Snopes→ Prayers for Dakota
A viral message requesting prayers for a young boy named Dakota is several months old and has frequently been shared without any context.
Snopes→ Putin Offers to Give Congress Notes of Trump’s Meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed the ongoing scandal around U.S President Donald Trump sharing classified intelligence with Russian officials as "political schizophrenia."
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim veterans received ’42 percent more’ approvals to get non-VA health care
“We have increased by 42 percent the approval for veterans using the Choice program.” — President Trump, rally in Harrisburg, Pa., April 29 “Already this year, using the Choice Program, veterans have received 42 percent more approva
Hoax-Slayer→ Phishing Scam — ‘Upgrade Your Bigpond Account’
Message purporting to be from Australian internet service provider Bigpond claims that you must upgrade your account before you lose "all history access". The post Phishing Scam — ‘Upgrade Your Bigpond Account’ appeared first on Hoax
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Get Free Aer Lingus Tickets’ Facebook Survey Scam
According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, you can click to get 2 free flight tickets from Irish airline Aer Lingus. The post ‘Get Free Aer Lingus Tickets’ Facebook Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Russia Experts Raise Concerns Over President Trump’s Treatment of U.S. Press
The president raised eyebrows by letting a photographer from a Russian state agency take pictures in the Oval Office — while barring American reporters.
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Monica Lewinsky’s Son’s Body Has NOT Been Found in Central Park — Fake-News
Circulating report claims that the body of Monica Lewinsky’s son, David, has been found in New York's Central Park under "Suspicious Circumstances". The post No, Monica Lewinsky’s Son’s Body Has NOT Been Found in Central Park — Fake-News ap
Snopes→ Trump Asked Comey to Shut Down Flynn Investigation
The White House is disputing a report that President Donald Trump asked FBI director James Comey to shut down an investigation into ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Snopes→ Police: Man Dons Home Depot Apron to Steal Air Conditioners
A man allegedly posed as an employee of the home improvement chain to steal air conditioners in New Hampshire.