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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."

Misleading SOTU Video Still Plays, Despite Rule Changes at Facebook, Twitter

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 17, 2020

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the target of at least two high-profile incidents.

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Did Chinese Doctors Confirm African People Are Genetically Resistant to Coronavirus?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 17, 2020

Misinformation about the coronavirus outbreak seems to have traveled farther than the virus itself.

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Did a 'Russian-Linked Oligarch' Fund Pete Buttigieg's Presidential Campaign?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 12, 2020

A billionaire with dual U.S. and U.K. citizenship gave $5,200 to Buttigieg's campaign, among oth ...

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Did Biden's Campaign Demand an American Flag Be Removed from a Library?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 5, 2020

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign was the target of a common ele ...

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Super Bowl LIV Video Clips of Trump, Beyonce, Jay-Z Spur Anthem Outrage

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 4, 2020

Their activities during the singing of the national anthem before the start of the game became f ...

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Is China Building a Hospital in 10 Days to Treat Coronavirus Patients?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 3, 2020

Millions of people are quarantined in China to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Did a Catholic Priest Encourage Anti-Trump Protesters to Commit Suicide?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 3, 2020

Parishioners did not see the humor in a 2017 Facebook meme.

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Is Walmart Offering Via Text Message a $1,000 Coupon for Free Merch?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 31, 2020

Coupon scams are common ways perpetrators can use technology to deceive people.

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Is Trump Rolling Back Clean Water Regulations?

Written by: Bethania Palma Alex Kasprak

Jan. 31, 2020 (Updated: Feb. 3, 2020)

Advocates are concerned about the downstream effects of the new rule if it goes into effect as is.

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Did ABC, CBS, and NBC Black Out Pam Bondi's Legal Defense of Trump?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 31, 2020

Although the claim that the media "blacked out" coverage of a given topic is common, it can ofte ...

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Did Health Experts 'Predict' New Coronavirus Could Kill 65 Million People?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 31, 2020

Some details from a mock health exercise were confused with real-world reports.

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Did Joe Biden Say He Doesn't Count Drunken Driving as a Felony?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 28, 2020

During a candidates forum in Iowa, the former vice president weighed in on the driving question ...

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Is Virginia Criminalizing Dissent Against State Leaders?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 28, 2020

Some stories don't say what the headlines claim they do.

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No, This Isn't Video of the Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 27, 2020

The basketball legend's death stunned the world.

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Is Al Roker Leaving the 'Today' Show?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 24, 2020

"Today" show fans have been anxious that the popular co-host is leaving.

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No, Chick-fil-A Isn't Giving Away Free Meals on Facebook Messenger

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 24, 2020

Probably best to ignore any strange links offering free merchandise.

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Were GOP Senators Overheard Saying 'We're Up Shit's Creek' About Impeachment?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 23, 2020

A tweet prompted some conversation about fake conversations.

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Is Chick-fil-A Giving Away Its Food Free for a Year?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 23, 2020

Always check the expiration date on social media promotions.

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Did President Trump 'Return Prayer' to Public Schools?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 22, 2020

You can't return it if it was never gone.

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Did Stephen King Place a Billboard Outside His Maine Home Targeting US Sen. Susan Collins?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 22, 2020

Billboards targeting the Republican senator were definitely seen near a property owned by Stephe ...

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