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Did Trump Want a Military Send-Off on Inauguration Day?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 19, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 20, 2021)

The incumbent president had to vacate his office on Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, 2021.

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Did NPR Publish Article Describing Capitol Riot Before It Happened?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 11, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 19, 2021)

The original headline went through at least two updates as the story developed.

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Did Woman Who Died at Capitol Riot Carry a 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Jan. 12, 2021 (Updated: Feb. 1, 2021)

Macabre online speculation surrounded the death of Georgia resident Rosanne Boyland during the J ...

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Is the Barbie Ouija Board in This Photo Real?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 16, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 19, 2021)

Could one of Barbie’s countless hobbies involve the occult?

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Did Prince Harry 'Admit' Meghan Markle Might Not Be 'The One'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 14, 2020 (Updated: Jan. 18, 2021)

We don't recommend looking for news about Meghan Markle and the royal family on a website that c ...

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Did Air Force One Change Call Signs Mid-Flight After Nixon's Resignation?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 18, 2021

The call sign "Air Force One" refers to any Air Force aircraft carrying the president of the Uni ...

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Are These Screenshots About Armie Hammer's 'Cannibal' Lifestyle Real?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 13, 2021 (Updated: March 18, 2021)

The actor’s purported sexual kinks set the internet aflame.

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Does an Impeached US President Lose Benefits?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 9, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 12, 2021)

Being removed from office is not the only potential consequence of impeachment.

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Does WhatsApp's New Terms of Service Share Data with Facebook?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 12, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 18, 2021)

An updated user agreement resulted in millions of users downloading other messaging applications.

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Was 'TRUMP' Carved into a Florida Manatee's Back?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 11, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 12, 2021)

Harassing a manatee comes with a price tag of up to $100,000 if convicted.

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Did Rep. Boebert Tweet About Speaker Pelosi's Location During Capitol Riot?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 11, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 12, 2021)

As rioters broke into the U.S. Capitol. Boebert tweeted: "The Speaker has been removed from the ...

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Did Pro-Trump Rioter Wear 'Camp Auschwitz' Shirt While Breaking Into the Capitol?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 7, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 13, 2021)

The anti-Semitic message included Nazi imagery.

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Was 'Capitol Invasion' Lego Set Released Months Ahead of DC Riot?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 10, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 11, 2021)

The purported set included a Lego likeness of a man dressed in horns and furs.

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Did 5 People Die During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Jan. 7, 2021 (Updated: May 21, 2021)

One person was shot by Capitol Police during a pro-Trump mob's siege of the U.S. Capitol.

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Did Trump Watch Capitol Riots From a Private Party Nearby?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Jan. 8, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 9, 2021)

Donald Trump Jr. posted a video of the Trump team smiling and dancing with music blaring on Jan. ...

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Did US Capitol Police Officer Take a Selfie With Rioter?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Jan. 7, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 9, 2021)

A known white nationalist recorded the clip that went viral amid the chaos of the Jan. 6, 2021, ...

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Did Twitter Lock Trump's Account?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 6, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 8, 2021)

After a day of chaos in Washington, D.C., Twitter locked U.S. President Donald Trump's account f ...

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Was the Oval Office Trashed During the Capitol Riot?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 8, 2021

Damage done to areas of the Capitol during a pro-Trump siege was quite real.

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Did 'Elizabeth From Knoxville' Use an 'Onion Towel' To Make Herself Cry?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 7, 2021

A video of a woman who participated in rioting at the U.S. Capitol went viral after some noticed ...

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Were Requests To Deploy National Guard Initially Denied During Capitol Riots?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 6, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 7, 2021)

Law enforcement was criticized for its slow response as chaos unfolded at the U.S. Capitol in Wa ...

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