Actor Bill Cosby won't be paroled this year after refusing to participate in sex offender programs during his nearly three years in state prison in Pennsylvania.
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Snopes→ Did Lea Salonga Say She Was Rejected From a Role for Being Asian?
Salonga's powerhouse vocals have made her a household name.
Truth or Fiction?→ Was Richard Barnett Sentenced to 82 Months in Prison Without Parole?
A Twitter rumor stirred up hope that one of the men who joined the attack on the U.S. Capitol in January 2021 was headed for prison, but the claim does not hold up in light of recent reporting on the case. On May 11 2021 the user reposted the now-infam
AFP Fact Check→ Satirical article misleadingly claims South Park co-creator ‘quit voiceover role following race row’
A purported news article has been shared multiple times on Facebook that states South Park co-creator Trey Parker has "stepped down" from playing the role of “Mr. Hankey, the Christmas poo” following a race row. But the claim was originally shar
Full Fact→ Misleading claims about Serco’s role in Test and Trace resurface
“...if £37 billion can be found to pay Serco for a failed track and trace system, the money must be available to pay NHS staff properly.” Jeremy Corbyn MP, 8 March 2021. Since its launch in May 2020, the NHS Test and Trace scheme has
Poynter→ Fox News host Tucker Carlson downplayed the role of white supremacists at the Capitol riot
Fox News host Tucker Carlson downplayed the involvement of racially motivated extremist groups in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, falsely suggesting that the mob of pro-Trump rioters who violently stormed the building did not include white supre
The Dispatch→ Did a Helicopter Use Petroleum-Based Chemicals to De-Ice a Texas Wind Turbine?
A viral imagepurportedly shows a wind turbine in Texas frozen by recent winter storms being sprayed with a fossil-fuel-based chemical. a.image2.image-link.image2-559-510 { padding-bottom: 109.60784313725492%; padding-b
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Proof Found That John D. Rockefeller Paid to Have Petroleum Designated a Fossil Fuel to Drive Price Up
Did 19th century industrialist John D. Rockefeller pay scientists at the 1892 Geneva Congress on Organic Nomenclature to have petroleum designated a fossil fuel to make it appear scarce, to drive the price up? No, there's no evidence that
Snopes→ Consulting Firm McKinsey to Pay $573M for Role in Opioid Crisis
Most of the money in the national settlement, which was first reported by The New York Times, would be used to abate the national overdose crisis.
Snopes→ Did Biden’s Rolex Belong to Late Son Beau?
Since 1953, several U.S. presidents have worn Rolex watches.
Truth or Fiction?→ Is Joe Biden’s Rolex Really Beau Biden’s Rolex?
A January 22 2021 New York Times piece headlined, “Joe Biden, Watch Geek in Chief” observed that newly inaugurated United States President Joe Biden wore a Rolex during his inauguration, leading to at least two viral tweets asserting th
Logically→ The Clintons played a role in the death of Seth Rich in 2016
The accusation that Bill and Hilary Clinton assisinated their associate Seth Rich is part of a widely debunked conspiracy theory
Snopes→ Did ‘The Simpsons’ Predict Tom Hanks’ Role on Biden’s Inauguration Day?
This would not be the first time the actor had participated in Inauguration Day presentations.
Snopes→ Mormon Church Sued for Alleged Role in Boy Scouts Sex Abuse
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was hit with several lawsuits for allegedly covering up decades of sexual abuse among Boy Scout troops in Arizona, marking the latest litigation before the state's end-of-year deadline for adult victims t
Snopes→ AP Source: Feds Sue Walmart Over Role in Opioid Crisis
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Health Feedback→ Polio vaccine plays a critical role in eradicating polio; polio is caused by a virus, not by DDT
REVIEW An Instagram post containing a video, published on 2 December 2020, received more than 35,000 views. The post claims that vaccines did not get rid of polio and, “between 1955–1963 [the] CDC admits 98 million Americans received the polio v
Snopes→ Are Vintage Corningware Casserole Dishes Worth Thousands of Dollars?
We’re not Corningware appraisers, but we're also not holding our breath on this one.
Snopes→ Trump Distorts Military Role in Vaccines
From the get-go, President Donald Trump has miscast or exaggerated the military's role in his administration's crash program to accelerate the development, production and eventual distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
AllSides→ Claims on Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court and role in election are partly false
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/11/21/fact-check-its-unlikely-supreme-court-decide-election/6357180002/
FactCheck.org→ Viral Article Distorts Military’s Role in Vaccine Distribution
Quick Take The U.S. military may assist in the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, but it will not forcibly administer vaccines, as a viral article shared on social media falsely suggests. Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the Wh
Climate Feedback→ Article by The Daily Caller oversimplifies drivers of wildfires and downplays role of climate change
SUMMARY The article in The Daily Caller claims that land management practices enacted during the Clinton administration “paved the way for future debilitating wildfires.” The article received over 45,000 interactions on Facebook as of 28 Sept 20
Snopes→ Carole Baskin of ‘Tiger King’ Fame Sued for Defamation
Carole Baskin, who became a pop culture sensation due to Netflix’s docuseries “Tiger King,” is being sued for defamation by a former assistant.
FactCheck.org→ Posts Mislead on Biden’s Role in Social Security Taxes
Quick Take Posts on Facebook and Twitter suggest that former Vice President Joe Biden is responsible for taxes on Social Security, but those posts ignore the political history and mislead on the details. The posts also twist Biden’s proposals on
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Joe Biden Did NOT Say Chevrolet’s Corvette ‘Is One Of The Best Cars In The World’ While Visiting A Ford Plant
Did Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden talk about how the Chevrolet Corvette is "one of the best cars in the world" while he was visiting a Ford plant? No, that's not true. Biden did mention his love of Corvettes while visiting the
Snopes→ Top General Says No Role for Military in Presidential Vote
Gen. Mark Milley's tone reflects the longstanding views of military leaders who insist that the nation's military stays out of politics and that troops are sworn to protect the country and uphold the Constitution.
Snopes→ John Lennon’s Killer Denied Parole for an 11th Time
Mark David Chapman, 65, is serving a 20-years-to-life sentence at Wende Correctional Facility, east of Buffalo.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Proof That Government Contractors Played A Role In Carrying Out A ‘Coup Against President Trump’
Did government contractors play a role in carrying out a "coup against President Trump" as claimed in the "ShadowGate" video? No, that's not true: There's zero evidence to support the claim, a variation on the oft-debunked myth that Trump
AllSides→ What role do kids play in spreading the coronavirus?
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/10/politics/do-kids-spread-coronavirus-fact-check/index.html In the debate
Snopes→ UK to Exclude Huawei from Role in 5G Phone Network
U.K. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the decision would delay the high-speed network rollout and cost millions of pound.
Snopes→ What Role Does Air Conditioning Play in the Spread of COVID-19?
Most scientists argue that ACs do not increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission and some say they reduce the risk. We spoke to a fluid mechanics expert in search of answers.
FactCheck.org→ Posts Distort Facts on Floyd Pathologist’s Role in Past Cases
Quick Take Instagram posts erroneously claim the “SAME DOCTOR” performed the autopsies on “JFK, MLK, Epstein, AND George Floyd.” The doctor referenced, pathologist Michael Baden, has connections to those four cases — but h
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Police Tell Newspapers That $2.4M of Merchandise Was Looted from a SoHo Rolex Store — When Rolex Said it Wasn’t?
Amid widespread protests and social unrest throughout the United States, a June 3 2020 Facebook post highlighted a discrepancy in the New York Post‘s coverage — specifically, a headline about a purported “looting” of $2.4 mill
Snopes→ Judge Gives Control of Joe Exotic’s Zoo to Carole Baskin
The zoo made famous in the Netflix series "Tiger King" is now under the control of the Tiger King's chief rival.
Snopes→ US Military’s Role in Response to Virus Outbreak is Growing
The Pentagon's role in responding to the coronavirus outbreak in the United States began to rapidly expand as officials announced that two Navy hospital ships and two Army field hospitals were preparing to deploy to help overburdened regions.
New York Times→ Responding to Critics, Bloomberg Omits Role in Expanding Stop-and-Frisk
The former New York City mayor claimed to have “inherited” the policing policy and cherry-picked data to claim a 95 percent reduction.
Snopes→ At Harvey Weinstein’s Trial, a Big Role for Other Accusers
In his New York City trial, it’s the prosecution’s supporting witnesses who could be a big factor in whether he goes to prison.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Michelle Did NOT Slam Melania: Did NOT Say, "She’s A Terrible Role Model For America’s Women"
Did Michelle Obama slam First Lady Melania Trump, saying, "She's a terrible role model for America's women?" No, that's not true: The quote is fabricated and part of a satirical site that trolls conservative readers into believing the stories
Snopes→ Trump’s Actions Raise Concern About Role in Military Justice
Defense Secretary Mark Esper declared that President Donald Trump ordered him to stop a disciplinary review of a Navy SEAL accused of battlefield misconduct, an intervention that raised questions about America’s commitment to international standards
Snopes→ Transcripts Highlight Sondland’s Role in Pressuring Ukraine
Transcripts released in the impeachment inquiry show Ambassador Gordon Sondland playing a central role in President Donald Trump’s effort to push Ukraine to conduct political investigations as a condition for receiving needed military aid.
Snopes→ Trump Hails Syria Cease-Fire After He Played Role in Crisis
President Donald Trump framed the U.S.-brokered cease-fire deal with Turkey as "a great day for civilization," but its effect was largely to mitigate a foreign policy crisis widely seen to be of his own making.