Otto Warmbier, sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for allegedly trying to steal a propaganda poster, died shortly after being medically evacuated to the United States.
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Hoax-Slayer→ ‘I Am Meth’ Poem
Message featuring a poem illustrating the danger and destructive nature of the drug meth claims that the poem was written by a young meth-addicted girl in jail who later died of a drug overdose. The post ‘I Am Meth’ Poem appeared first on H
Truth or Fiction?→ Michigan Governor Candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s Ties to George Soros-Mostly Fiction!
Michigan Gov. Candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s Ties to George Soros-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Candidate for Michigan governor Abdul El-Sayed has been groomed by billionaire philanthropist George Soros to become the next Barack Obama. The Tru
FactCheck.org→ Preexisting Condition Spin
Opponents of the Republican House health care bill are claiming its provisions on preexisting conditions reach further than they actually do. A TV ad from AARP says “insurers can charge thousands more” for preexisting conditions under the
Snopes→ Freshman Football Player Dies After Morning Workout
A freshman football player at Kent State University has died following a morning workout.
Snopes→ Imelda Marcos Dead?
Imelda Marcos has not died, despite a long-circulating (and undated) article about her purported collapse.
Climate Feedback→ Breitbart misrepresents research from 58 scientific papers to falsely claim that they disprove human-caused global warming
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY In an article for Breitbart, author James Delingpole claims to provide 58 scientific papers published in 2017 that show global warming to be “a myth”. This claim is sourced entirely from a list on a blog called
Snopes→ Was Kathy Griffin Shot and Killed Trying to Escape Custody?
Griffin's controversial photo shoot featuring a likeness of Donald Trump's severed head prompted a web site to falsely claim that the comedian had died.
FactCheck.org→ The Facts on E-Cigarettes
Q: Have scientists confirmed that e-cigarettes cause an incurable respiratory disease called “popcorn lung”? A: No. The vapor of some e-cigarettes contains a chemical associated with popcorn lung, but there’s not enough evidence
Snopes→ Former Panamanian Dictator Manuel Noriega Dies at 83
Panama's ex-dictator Noriega died Monday, May 29, 2017, in a hospital in Panama City. He was 83.
Snopes→ Was Scott Baio Killed in a Small Plane Crash?
Fake news sites reported that the former "Happy Days" actor died in a plane crash on his way to visit President Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
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→ 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→ Famous Baby Giraffe Passes Away Only a Month After Birth?
A Facebook post created using a "prank" web site fooled many into believing that internet star April the Giraffe's calf had died.
Snopes→ Longest-Serving James Bond Star Roger Moore Dies at 89
On 23 May 2017, Roger Moore's family said that the former James Bond star has died after a short battle with cancer.
Snopes→ Children Among Victims of Suicide Bomb at Ariana Grande Show
Several people died following an explosion 22 May 2017 at an Ariana Grande concert in northern England.
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→ 4 Climbers Die Near Top of Mount Everest in Tragic Weekend
Expedition organizers said on 21 May 2017 that an American climber died near the summit and an Indian climber was missing after a successful ascent of Everest.
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
Snopes→ Soundgarden Singer Chris Cornell Dies at Age 52 in Detroit
Chris Cornell died unexpectedly in Detroit on 17 May 2017.
Truth or Fiction?→ Pastor Eaten By Crocodile While Walking on Water Like Jesus-Fiction!
Pastor Eaten By Crocodile While Walking on Water Like Jesus-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Pastor Jonathan Mthethwa or Pastor Jeremiah Mahlangu (depending on the version) was eaten by crocodiles in South Africa while trying to demonstrate to congregan
Truth or Fiction?→ Fox News Host Tucker Carlson Dies in Suspicious Accident-Fiction!
Fox News Host Tucker Carlson Dies in Suspicious Accident-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Fox News host Tucker Carlson was severely injured and later died in a head-on-collision with a car that had a reinforced bumper and added safety features that made th
Truth or Fiction?→ Bill Clinton’s Love Child, Danney Williams, Found Dead-Fiction!
Bill Clinton’s Love Child, Danney Williams, Found Dead-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A man named Danney Williams who’s rumored to be Bill Clinton’s love child was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The Truth: A self-described f
Hoax-Slayer→ Leptospirosis Death Warning Hoax – Rat Urine on Soda Can Top
Message that circulates via email and social media claims that a woman died after catching Leptospirosis from dried rat urine on the lid of a soda can. The post Leptospirosis Death Warning Hoax – Rat Urine on Soda Can Top appeared first on Hoax-S
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s 100-Day Boasts
Summary President Donald Trump did a flurry of TV interviews and held a campaign-style rally to mark his first 100 days, and he left a trail of false, misleading and sometimes puzzling statements in his wake: Trump, who is seeking to renegotiate the N
FactCheck.org→ 100 Days of Whoppers
Summary Donald Trump — whom we crowned the “King of Whoppers” when he was a long-shot candidate in 2015 — has held true to form during his first 100 days as president of the United States. In his first hour as president, he pain
Truth or Fiction?→ Eddie Murphy Dies in Car Accident-Fiction!
Eddie Murphy Dies in Car Accident-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Reports have gone viral that actor and comedian Eddie Murphy has died in a car accident. The Truth: False reports of Eddie Murphy’s death spread across social media shortly after the c
Truth or Fiction?→ Prayer Request for Greg Comer’s Battle Against Cancer-Outdated!
Prayer Request for Greg Comer’s Battle Against Cancer-Outdated! Summary of eRumor: A prayer request has been issued from the son of Greg Comer, a 41-year-old New Jersey man who has been battling cancer for seven years, has gone viral on Facebook
Snopes→ Was Hillary Clinton’s Assistant J.W. McGill Found Dead?
A fake news article claimed that Hillary Clinton's assistant died under mysterious circumstances.
Snopes→ Did Instagram Model Kristyna Martelli Die in Surgery?
Rumor: Instagram model Kristina Martelli (famous for her plastic surgeries) died during an elective cosmetic medical procedure.
Truth or Fiction?→ New York Pizzeria Denies Service to Veteran John Welch, His Service Dog-Fiction!
New York Pizzeria Denies Service to Veteran John Welch, His Service Dog-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A servicemember named John Welch was denied service at Villagio’s Pizzeria in Massapequa Park, New York, because he was accompanied by his se
Snopes→ Did a Teen Boy Die After Pleasuring Himself 46 Times?
Images from a fatal shooting in Detroit were used to accompany a fake news claim that a teenaged boy died of "orgasmic shock."
Snopes→ Aaron Hernandez Found Dead in Prison
Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has died in prison just days after being acquitted of double murder charges.
Snopes→ Did Marla Maples Die in a Plane Crash?
Reports that President Trump's ex-wife Marla Maples died in an airline accident are fake news that reused 1997 images of a downed cargo jet.
Snopes→ Actor and Comedian Charlie Murphy Dies at 57
According to the 'Chappelle's Show' star's manager, Murphy died from leukemia.
Truth or Fiction?→ 98 Million Americans Were Given Cancer Through Polio Shots-Fiction!
98 Million Americans Were Given Cancer Through Polio Shots-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has admitted that 98 million Americans were given cancer through polio shots contaminated with SV40, a cancer-ca
Snopes→ Passenger Dragged by Force From a United Flight
Airport police bloodied a man's lip as they pulled him out of his seat to make room for United employees flying standby.
FactCheck.org→ Justices Didn’t Oppose Gorsuch
Q: Did all eight Supreme Court justices write a letter opposing Judge Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to fill a court vacancy? A: No. That false claim was made on a liberal website that misrepresented a court ruling regarding the Individuals with Disa
Snopes→ Xbox One Kills Teen After Console Forcefully Ejected Black Ops 3 Disc, Slicing His Throat?
Reports that a teenager died from when a malfunctioning Xbox One forcefully ejected a disc and sliced his throat are fake news.
Truth or Fiction?→ Top Clinton Aide Turns Up Dead Before Testifying on Private Email Server-Reported as Fiction!
Top Clinton Aide Turns Up Dead Before Congressional Testimony on Private Email Server-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Top Clinton aide Johnston Wilson McGill, 34, was found dead of an apparent heart attack just one day before he was summoned