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Bethania Palma

Bethania Palma is a journalist from the Los Angeles area who started her career as a daily newspaper reporter and has covered everything from crime to local government to national politics. She has written for a variety of publications as a staffer and freelancer, including the Los Angeles News Group, the LAist, LA School Report, the OC Weekly and Raw Story. She earned a B.A. in political science from the University of California at Irvine and an M.A. in history from California State University at Northridge. When researching bizarre phenomena, she's holding out for the day when the conclusion will be, "Aliens did it."

Did Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Refuse to Do Interviews With White Journalists?

Did Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Refuse To Give Interviews to White Journalists?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 20, 2021

A letter to the Chicago press on the two-year anniversary of the mayor's inauguration drew fire ...

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Dome, Architecture, Building

Did US Capitol Police Release a Statement on Jan. 6 Commission?

Written by: Dan Evon Bethania Palma

May 19, 2021

An anonymous member of USCP, not the organization's leadership, penned this statement.

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Nature, Outdoors, Weather

Is This Pic of Supercell Thunderstorm Cloud Real?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 19, 2021

The iridescent colors prompted praise.

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Person, Human, Text

No, Maricopa County Ballots Weren't Destroyed in a Chicken Farm Fire

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 19, 2021

Conspiracy theories abounded during a partisan recount of Arizona's 2020 presidential election r ...

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Sea Life, Animal, Invertebrate

Does Video Show 'Starfish with Buttcheeks'?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 18, 2021

Is it funny? Yes. Is it true? That's another story.

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Person, Human, Microphone

Did Lea Salonga Say She Was Rejected From a Role for Being Asian?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 18, 2021

Salonga's powerhouse vocals have made her a household name.

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Person, Human, Shoe

Yes, the New York City Marathon Returns in November 2021

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 17, 2021

The race was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Barry Morphew, a Colorado man accused of murdering his wife Suzanne, who has been missing since May 2020, is also accused of submitting her mail-in ballot with a vote for former U.S. President Donald Trump in November 2020.

Did a Man Forge His Dead Wife's Vote for Trump?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 17, 2021 (Updated: Nov. 11, 2022)

Barry Morphew was charged with first-degree murder in the case of his missing wife, Suzanne, tho ...

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Face, Person, Human

Did Actor Ricky Schroder Confront a Costco Employee About Masks?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 17, 2021

Schroder voiced an incorrect understanding of Costco's mask policy.

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124 retired admirals and generals signed a letter questioning the 2020 election and U.S. President Joe Biden's mental accuity.

Did 124 Retired Admirals and Generals Sign Letter Questioning 2020 Election?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 13, 2021

The letter received harsh criticism from other military leaders for being "anti-democratic."

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Nature, Poster, Advertisement

Does a Video Show Disneyland's Splash Mountain Being Evacuated?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 12, 2021

Disneyland recently reopened after being closed for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Did Lightning Shock a Teacher's Laptop During Online Class?

Did Lightning Shock a Teacher's Laptop During Online Class?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 12, 2021

Avoid using plugged-in electrical devices during lightning storms.

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Did California Build 22 Prisons and 1 University Since 1980?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 12, 2021 (Updated: Dec. 14, 2021)

The state has built far more prisons than universities since 1980.

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snow white

Is the Internet Trying To 'Cancel' Snow White?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 11, 2021

We found reactions to the supposed anti-Snow White backlash ... but not the backlash itself.

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Person, Human, Face

Did Liz Cheney Organize the Op-Ed Signed By All Living Defense Secretaries?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 10, 2021

The article published by The Washington Post was in response to reports that Trump discussed usi ...

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Shipping Container, Bird, Animal

Yes, a Tiger Was on the Loose in Houston Neighborhood

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 10, 2021 (Updated: May 12, 2021)

Police believe the tiger's owner is also the suspect in a November 2020 murder case.

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Tie, Accessories, Accessory

Did Trump Unsuccessfully Try To Get Back on Twitter?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 7, 2021

The former president was permanently suspended from Twitter for inciting the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 ...

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We looked into whether Chelsea Clinton tweeted, "If Jesus were alive today he'd be working at Planned Parenthood."

Did Chelsea Clinton Tweet 'If Jesus Were Alive Today He'd Be Working at Planned Parenthood'?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 7, 2021

Outrage over this alleged Chelsea Clinton tweet is misdirected.

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screenshot of video from viral tweet about cops having the "best sex after killing"

Did a Police Trainer Say Police Have the 'Best Sex' After Killing Someone?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 6, 2021 (Updated: May 7, 2021)

The remark was featured in a 2016 documentary on the militarization of U.S. police.

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We looked into a spring 2021 Peloton recall.

RECALL: Peloton Tread+ Treadmills

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 5, 2021

The company received dozens of reports of adult users, children, pets, and/or objects being pull ...

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