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Written by: Dan MacGuill
Jan. 7, 2020
An old report, based on anonymous briefings, got a new lease on life amid escalating tensions be ...
Written by: Bethania Palma
Dec. 30, 2019
The first lady herself has stated in interviews that she is a polyglot.
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Dec. 27, 2019
A photograph of Trump, posted online by a Republican congressman, prompted much speculation abou ...
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Dec. 6, 2019
A viral Facebook post appears to have been inspired by a 2016 book about the Hollywood icon's wa ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Dec. 5, 2019
The former NFL star was convicted of running a dog fighting ring in 2007.
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Nov. 21, 2019
A screenwriter's anecdote about a pitch meeting in 1994 prompted outrage and disbelief in Novemb ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Nov. 18, 2019
An unsubstantiated rumor was circulated in November 2019 in an apparent attempt to discredit the ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Nov. 15, 2019
Critics maintain the bill prevents students from being penalized if their work is scientifically ...
Written by: Alex Kasprak
Nov. 4, 2019
Police are reportedly investigating the incident.
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Oct. 30, 2019
The Rev. Robert Morey sparked controversy in October 2019 when he said he had denied the euchari ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Oct. 27, 2019
Critics claimed a picture of President Trump watching a raid in Syria unfold from the White Hous ...
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Oct. 23, 2019
What message does Donald Trump send when he touches his face with his middle finger?
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Sept. 27, 2019
Supporters of U. S. President Donald Trump gleefully shared a social media post that suggested i ...
Written by: Bethania Palma
Sept. 24, 2019
Social media users said restaurants in some locations were refusing to deliver to union halls.
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Sept. 13, 2019
An intriguing rumor about cultural theft and fried chicken lacks concrete evidence but alludes t ...
Written by: Alex Kasprak
Aug. 27, 2019
A report from Axios suggested the question was raised on more than one occasion.
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Aug. 15, 2019
Snopes spoke to the artist behind the painting, who could not corroborate August 2019 news repor ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Aug. 15, 2019
Source: “A finger or entire hand may have to be amputated three to four days after the bite."
Written by: Bethania Palma
Aug. 12, 2019
The claim that the disgraced financier was responsible for the Trumps' initial rendezvous came f ...
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Aug. 2, 2019
A mother and daughter sounded the alarm over a Pantene product sold at a Walmart store. We check ...
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