I was surprised, then, when the next thing she said was that abortion increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer. The National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have
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Climate Feedback→ Climate Feedback accredited by the International Fact-Checking Network at Poynter
Climate Feedback has received accreditation by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at The Poynter Institute. Climate Feedback is the first and only accredited organization pioneering a community approach to “fact-checking”: crowdsourcing
Truth or Fiction?→ Trisodium Phosphate Lurks in Lucky Charms, General Mills Cereal-
Trisodium Phosphate Lurks in Lucky Charms, General Mills Cereal-Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: Trisodium Phosphate, also known as TSP and paint thinner, can be found in Lucky Charms and other General Mills cereals, jeopardizing the heal
Truth or Fiction?→ Disgraced Senator Chuck Shumer Announces Retirement- Fiction!
Disgraced Senator Chuck Schumer Announces Retirement- Fiction! Summary of eRumor: New York Senator Chuck Schumer resigned in disgrace after learning that the White House has enough dirt on Schumer to ruin his marriage and to send him to prison. The
Truth or Fiction?→ Ariana Grande Said She Hates America, Disrespects the Flag-Mostly Truth!
Ariana Grande Said She Hates America, Disrespects Flag- Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Singer Ariana Grande has said that she hates Americans and can be seen disrespecting the American flag in a picture. The Truth: Ariana Grande was caught
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s suspect claim about Iran’s collapse
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's suspect claim about the imminent collapse of Iran before nuclear deal
FactCheck.org→ Double-Counting Growth
How does President Donald Trump’s proposed budget reach a balance in 10 years, as the administration says it will? With 3 percent economic growth, says Mick Mulvaney, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget. How does Trump pla
PolitiFact→ Is Iowa Obamacare’s canary in the coal mine?
Whatever your view of the health care debate, the news out of Iowa isn’t good. In April, two large insurers, Wellmark and Aetna, said they would not offer health insurance policies on Iowa’s federal health insurance marketplace in 2018. Med
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump goes a bit overboard with icebreaker claim
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Trump goes a bit overboard with icebreaker claim President Donald Trump told new graduates of the Coast Guard Academy that his administration is working hard to make the military branch’s job easier. In his
FactCheck.org→ Hollywood Strike Hoax
Q: Did Hollywood celebrities threaten to strike until President Donald Trump resigns? A: No. That story was made up by a “HYBRID site of news and satire.” FULL QUESTION Are eminent Hollywood celebrities preparing for a massive strike in
Climate Feedback→ Rand Paul argument for withdrawing from Paris climate agreement based on flawed information, Prof. Gary Yohe explains
On May 22, 2017, Fox News published an opinion piece by Senator Rand Paul arguing that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Sen. Rand Paul’s opinion relies on the claim that the Paris Agreement would achieve little in the way o
Hoax-Slayer→ Inaccurate Warnings Claim ALL ‘bit.ly’ Links Are Suspect and Should not be Clicked
Various messages circulating on Facebook advise users to never click on bit.ly links because they all point to viruses, rogue applications or malicious websites. The post Inaccurate Warnings Claim ALL ‘bit.ly’ Links Are Suspect and Should
Truth or Fiction?→ Dropping the Hammer on James Comey- Commentary!
Dropping the Hammer on James Comey- Commentary! Summary of eRumor: A commentary titled “Dropping the Hammer on Comey” has appeared in forwarded emails and on social media. The Truth: The widely circulated “Dropping the Hammer on Co
Snopes→ Global Warming: 1922
A newspaper article warning that climate change was melting Arctic ice and disrupting wildlife was published nearly a century ago.
PolitiFact→ Russia, Trump, Turkey: Detailing Michael Flynn's fall
How to make sense of Michael Flynn's contradictions? He was one of the most distinguished military intelligence officers in a generation. Now he’s the shortest-lived national security adviser in American history after loose-lipped talk with t
Snopes→ Was Nelly Arrested on Drug Charges in April 2017?
A 2015 news story about the musician's being detained was repackaged and recirculated as current years later.
Washington Post→ President Trump vs. James B. Comey: A timeline
The Fact Checker earlier produced a timeline on the firing of Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser. Now that story has merged with President Trump’s firing of FBI director James B. Comey. Below is a new timeline, incorp
FactCheck.org→ Gingrich Spreads Conspiracy Theory
Newt Gingrich claimed that a Democratic National Committee staffer “apparently was assassinated” after “having given WikiLeaks something like … 53,000 [DNC] emails and 17,000 attachments.” But there’s no evidence for his claim.
Snopes→ Not Just ‘Sgt. Pepper’: Many 1967 Musical Firsts Echo Today
Half a century after the Beatles’ psychedelic landmark, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album, it stands as just one of many musical astonishments of 1967 that shaped what we listen to now.
Snopes→ American Motorcycle Racer Nicky Hayden Dies
The 35-year-old MotoGP champion was hit by a car while bicycling in Italy.
Snopes→ Texas Set to Pass Transgender Bathroom Law for Schools
A transgender "bathroom bill" reminiscent of one in North Carolina that caused a national uproar now appears to be on a fast-track to becoming law in Texas - though it may only apply to public schools.
Hoax-Slayer→ Rebirth Of The Eagle ‘Motivational’ Message is Fiction, Not Fact
Circulating message claims that, at around 40 years of age, eagles go through a painful 5-month process of rebirth in which they remove and regrow their beak, talons and feathers thereby allowing them to live another 30 years. The post Rebirth Of The E
Hoax-Slayer→ Barclays ‘New Secure Document’ Phishing Scam
Customers of UK bank Barclays should watch for a scam email that claims that they have new secure documents in their Cloud It. The post Barclays ‘New Secure Document’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Hoax – Picture of ‘World’s Largest Tortoise’
Social media message claims that an attached photograph depicts the world's largest tortoise being transported along a roadway strapped to the bed of a large truck. The post Hoax – Picture of ‘World’s Largest Tortoise’ appeared
FactCheck.org→ May 20: Obesity, Opioids, Russia Probe
The post May 20: Obesity, Opioids, Russia Probe appeared first on FactCheck.org.
FactCheck.org→ Video: Trump vs. Comey
This much we know: President Donald Trump and former FBI Director James Comey privately discussed the FBI investigation of the Trump campaign during at least two White House meetings. But Trump’s version of what was said at those private meetings i
FactCheck.org→ Can Opioid Addiction Be Cured?
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price made two claims about opioid addiction that are contradicted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, which is part of the department Price heads. Price made his claims on May 9 while in West Virginia, t
FactCheck.org→ Bogus Bald Eagle Executive Order
Q: Did President Trump sign an executive order making it legal to hunt bald eagles? A: No. That bogus story was published by a fake news website. FULL QUESTION Did Trump OK hunting bald eagles? FULL ANSWER Don’t be fooled by the “AP”
Truth or Fiction?→ Dog Owners Warned About Explosive Tennis Balls Laying on Grass-Truth!
Dog Owners Warned About Explosive Tennis Balls Laying on Grass-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Dog owners have been warned by police to watch out for exploding tennis balls found laying in grass that can severely injure or kill dogs. The Truth: Warnings abou
Truth or Fiction?→ Prayer Request for Dakota Miller, Boy Who Accidentally Shot Himself-Truth!
Prayer Requests for Dakota Miller, Boy Who Accidentally Shot Himself-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Prayer requests are circulating social media for a 13-year-old boy named Dakota Miller from Greenup, Kentucky, who accidentally shot himself. The Truth: Pray
Truth or Fiction?→ President Obama’s Burial Plot a Massive Waste of Taxpayer Money-Fiction!
President Obama’s Burial Plot a Massive Waste of Taxpayer Money-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Barack Obama has submitted plans for an Obama family burial plot that would be located next to the Washington Monument on the National Mall an
Snopes→ California Man Gets ‘Slap on the Wrist’ After Drugging, Raping Sister
Nolan Bruder was sentenced to three years, with all but 240 days suspended, after pleading guilty to drugging and raping his 16-year-old sister.
FactCheck.org→ Special Counsel Q&A
On May 17, the Justice Department announced the appointment of former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III as special counsel to investigate any possible collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government’s efforts to influence the 201
Snopes→ Family of Musician Chris Cornell Disputes He Killed Himself
The family of Soundgarden's Chris Cornell issued a statement disputing early reports his cause of death may have been suicide.
Snopes→ Swedish Prosecutor Drops Rape Probe Into WikiLeaks’ Assange
Sweden's top prosecutor said she is dropping an investigation into a rape claim against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange after almost seven years.
Hoax-Slayer→ OUTDATED — Plea to Help Find Homes for 52 Thoroughbred Horses
Circulating messages ask recipients to help find new homes for 52 thoroughbred horses that must be rehoused urgently due to the death of their owner. The post OUTDATED — Plea to Help Find Homes for 52 Thoroughbred Horses appeared first on Hoax-S
Hoax-Slayer→ Free Sharpie Marker Set Facebook Scam
According to a post that is currently making its way around Facebook, you can click to get a 24 piece Sharpie marker set for free. The post Free Sharpie Marker Set Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ I.T. Support ‘Mail Server Upgrade’ Phishing Scam
Email, which claims to be from I.T. Support, urges recipients to click a link to upgrade to a new mail server. The post I.T. Support ‘Mail Server Upgrade’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Imitinef Mercilet — Misleading Free Blood Cancer Medicine Advice Message
Message advises recipients that "Imitinef Mercilet", a medicine that cures blood cancer, is available free of charge from the Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai, India. The post Imitinef Mercilet — Misleading Free Blood Cancer Medicine Advice Mes
Snopes→ Did a 1977 ‘Time’ Story Offer Tips on ‘How to Survive the Coming Ice Age’?
While a number of media outlets reported on some briefly-lived scientific fears over global cooling in the 1970s, viral images purporting to show a cover story on the topic are doctored.