Gordon Sondland was the latest in a series of witnesses to be privately interviewed by three House committees conducting the impeachment investigation.
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Truth or Fiction?→ Did Rolex Sales Records Help Solve a Murder?
In September 2019, a Reddit r/todayilearned post claimed that luxury watch manufacturer Rolex maintained such “meticulous” sales records that their data was used to solve an open homicide: TIL of The Rolex Murder. On July 28, 19
PolitiFact→ Rudy Giuliani's role in Ukraine's investigation of Joe Biden
The whistleblower complaint at the heart of Democrats’ efforts to impeach President Donald Trump says that Trump urged Ukraine to revive an investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden, a potential challenger in the 2020 presidential electi
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Keanu Reeves (or Russell Crowe) Did NOT Say "For Me Trump Is The Symbol Of A Successful Man And A Role Model For Every Young American"
Did actors Russell Crowe or Keanu Reeves say "For me, Trump is the symbol of a successful man and a role model for every young American, something that our nation was looking for for years. I don't think that America will again have a leader l
Lead Stories→ Fake News: FBI & Police Did NOT Admit Their Role In The Assassination Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Did the FBI and Memphis police admit having a role in the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? No, that's not true: James Earl Ray, a civilian not connected to law enforcement, pleaded guilty to being the lone assassin of the civil rig
Snopes→ Did a Second Aide to Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan Admit Role in Doxing GOP?
The charges stem from an incident in which another ex-staffer hacked into Hassan’s computers and released the addresses of GOP congressmen.
Snopes→ Cuccinelli Joining Trump Administration in Immigration Role
The hire comes as Trump is struggling with a migrant surge at the southern border that is straining federal resources.
Washington Post→ Joe Biden’s defense of the 1994 crime bill’s role in mass incarcerations
President Bill Clinton has said the 1994 crime bill contributed to the high incarceration rate in the United States. But Biden disputes that.
Snopes→ Joe Biden Laments Role in Anita Hill Hearing
He made the remarks at a New York City event honoring young people who helped combat sexual assault on college campuses.
Hoax-Slayer→ Royal Bank of Canada ‘User Roles Have Been Updated’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), your account user roles have been updated. The post Royal Bank of Canada ‘User Roles Have Been Updated’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ As Newspapers Close, Role of Government Watchdog Disappears
Newspapers are closing or being consolidated at an astounding rate, often leaving behind what researchers label as news deserts — towns and even entire counties that have no consistent local media coverage.
Snopes→ Smollett Says No Truth He Played Role in Attack
Attorneys for Jussie Smollett say there is no truth to reports that the "Empire" actor played a role in an assault on him by what he described as two men shouting homophobic and racial slurs.
Snopes→ Parole Recommended for Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten
Van Houten was among the followers in Charles Manson's murderous cult who stabbed to death wealthy grocer Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary, in 1969.
Snopes→ Extremists Attack Hotel in Nairobi; Al-Shabab Claims Role
Gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables and offices.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Muslamic Fallah Did NOT Call Cops On Christian Carolers, Cops Did NOT Arrest Them And Take Their Kids
Is the police in Dearborn, Michigan now arresting Christian carol singers after a "muslamic fallah" called 911 on them? No, that's not true. The story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to educate gullible Trump supporters a
Climate Feedback→ Guardian story conveys statement by scientists stressing role of deforestation in climate change
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This story in The Guardian covers a statement released by a group of scientists to highlight several ways in which forests are important to climate change—both because deforestation releases carbon dioxide into t
Climate Feedback→ USA Today op-ed ignores evidence to claim climate change had no role in Hurricane Florence
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This op-ed in USA Today makes the claim that Hurricane Florence has no appreciable contribution from human-caused climate change. Scientists who reviewed the article found that it ignores the evidence for trends in
Snopes→ Does Nike Own Chevrolet?
People looking to boycott Nike-owned companies may want to avoid Converse and Hurley products, but no need to trade-in your Chevrolet vehicle.
Snopes→ Viola Davis Has Regrets About Role in ‘The Help’
The 53-year-old told The New York Times "it wasn't the voices of the maids that were heard."
Snopes→ Trump Fumes Over NYT Op-Ed; Top Officials Swiftly Deny Role
President Donald Trump lashed out against the anonymous senior official who wrote an opinion piece in The New York Times claiming to be part of a "resistance" working "from within" to thwart the commander-in-chief's most dangerous impulses.
Snopes→ John Lennon’s Killer Denied Parole for 10th Time
John Lennon's killer has been denied parole for a 10th time and will remain behind bars for at least two more years.
Snopes→ Transgender Hollywood Seeks Recognition, and Not Just Roles
Advocates are hoping that the current focus on transgender Hollywood will help.
Snopes→ Hardwick Will Resume NBC Roles After Assault Claim Review
NBC said that Hardwick will serve as a guest host on "America's Got Talent" and will return as host for season three of "The Wall" game show.
Snopes→ Does a Video Game Allow Players to Assume the Role of a School Shooter?
Survivors of mass shootings and those who have lost loved ones in them condemned the game "Active Shooter" ahead of its planned June 2018 release.
Washington Post→ Video: ‘What happened to the tapes?’ Gina Haspel’s role in destroying evidence of the CIA’s torture program
Senators pressed veteran spy Gina Haspel, President Trump’s nominee to lead the CIA, about her role in the agency’s 2005 destruction of videotapes documenting interrogation sessions with al-Qaeda detainees using brutal techniques, including wa
Washington Post→ Video: ‘What happened to the tapes?’ Gina Haspel’s role in destroying evidence of the CIA’s torture program
Trump's nominee to to lead the CIA, Gina Haspel, says she was following orders when the tapes were destroyed. But there's more to the story.
PolitiFact→ Nancy Pelosi – Nancy Pelosi wrong on Medicaid's role for children, elderly
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Nancy Pelosi wrong on Medicaid's role for children, elderly During an appearance at a fiscal policy summit in Washington, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., delved into who – and what — the Med
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump twists Comey role in Clinton disclosure
AP FACT CHECK: Trump is again twisting facts when it comes to former FBI director James Comey's role in the disclosure of sensitive investigations into Democrat Hillary Clinton
Snopes→ Did the Census Bureau Play a Role in the Internment of Japanese Americans During World War II?
Objections to questions about citizenship on 2020 census forms stem from fears that the data might be shared with other agencies, as reportedly took place in World War II.
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – No, Keanu Reeves did not call Donald Trump a ‘role model’ for American youth
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | No, Keanu Reeves did not call Donald Trump a ‘role model’ for American youth An online hoax purports to quote actor Keanu Reeves expressing full-throated support for President Donald Trump. The item appe
FactCheck.org→ Trump Overstates Role in Apple’s Plans
President Donald Trump claimed that “Apple is investing $350 billion in the United States” over the next five years all because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. That’s contradicted by Apple’s chief executive officer, who said that R
Snopes→ California Governor Denies Parole for Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten
Gov. Brown said in his decision that despite Van Houten saying at her parole hearing that she accepts full responsibility for her crimes, she still lays too much of the blame on Manson,
Truth or Fiction?→ “NFL Role Models” Email Takes Aim at NFL Player’s Character, Records
“NFL Role Models” Email Takes Aim at NFL Player’s Character, Records-Truth! & Outdated! Summary of eRumor: In the wake of NFL national anthem protests, a commentary dubbed “NFL Role Models?” making the rounds in forwar
Truth or Fiction?→ “NFL Role Models” Email Takes Aim at NFL Player’s Character, Records
“NFL Role Models” Email Takes Aim at NFL Player’s Character, Records-Truth! & Outdated! Summary of eRumor: In the wake of NFL national anthem protests, a commentary dubbed “NFL Role Models?” making the rounds in forwar
Snopes→ Former Manson Follower and Convicted Murderer Leslie Van Houten Approved for Parole
Van Houten has been in prison for more than 40 years for her role in two brutal murders committed by disciples of Charles Manson.
Snopes→ O.J. Simpson Granted Parole After Nearly 9 Years in Prison
O.J. Simpson was granted parole on 20 July 2017 after more than eight years in prison for a conviction related to memorabilia he maintained was stolen.
Snopes→ Where to Watch O.J. Simpson’s Parole Hearing
O.J. Simpson faces a parole board hearing in Nevada on 20 July 2017.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake-News: ‘Charles Manson Granted Parole’
Circulating reports claim that notorious criminal Charles Manson has been granted parole and will soon walk free. The post Fake-News: ‘Charles Manson Granted Parole’ appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
PolitiFact→ Rick Perry – Rick Perry wrongly downplays human role in climate change
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Rick Perry wrongly downplays human role in climate change Energy Secretary Rick Perry downplayed the role of human activity in the recent rise in the Earth’s temperature, saying natural causes are likely the ma
PolitiFact→ Ivanka Trump – Ivanka Trump right about role of 'skills gap' in unfilled jobs
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Ivanka Trump right about role of 'skills gap' in unfilled jobs During an interview with Fox & Friends, Ivanka Trump discussed one of the challenges of the current economy -- that job vacancies exist, but many peop