Did NYC Ban Hot Dogs?
25 April 2019 Government-run facilities in New York City are definitely cutting back on processed meats.
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Is a Sex-Trafficking Ring Adding Girls on Snapchat to Easily Locate, Kidnap Them?
24 April 2019 Although real cases of human trafficking are plentiful, the topic is the frequent focus of viral scarelore.
Did a Man Twice Land a Plane on a New York Street on a Bar Bet?
24 April 2019 This "hold my beer" story may seem like a work of fiction, but the aerial exploits of Thomas Fitzpatrick are well-documented.
Did North Carolina Ban Sharia Law and Make It ‘a Criminal Offense’?
24 April 2019 Social media memes in spring 2019 exaggerated the implications of a law passed by the North Carolina legislature almost six years earlier.
Did ‘The Simpsons’ TV Show Predict the Fire at Notre Dame?
24 April 2019 "Simpsons" prediction hoaxes appear to be more common than actual Simpsons predictions.
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Did NYC Ban Hot Dogs?
25 April 2019 Government-run facilities in New York City are definitely cutting back on processed meats.
Is a Sex-Trafficking Ring Adding Girls on Snapchat to Easily Locate, Kidnap Them?
24 April 2019 Although real cases of human trafficking are plentiful, the topic is the frequent focus of viral scarelore.
Did a Man Twice Land a Plane on a New York Street on a Bar Bet?
24 April 2019 This "hold my beer" story may seem like a work of fiction, but the aerial exploits of Thomas Fitzpatrick are well-documented.
Did North Carolina Ban Sharia Law and Make It ‘a Criminal Offense’?
24 April 2019 Social media memes in spring 2019 exaggerated the implications of a law passed by the North Carolina legislature almost six years earlier.
Did ‘The Simpsons’ TV Show Predict the Fire at Notre Dame?
24 April 2019 "Simpsons" prediction hoaxes appear to be more common than actual Simpsons predictions.
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Celebrity College-Admissions Scam Draws Comparisons to Cases of African-American Moms Sent to Prison
23 April 2019 "I was a first-time offender, too. A lie is a lie."
Different Disaster, Same Theme: Hoaxes and Misinformation Spread Online after Notre Dame Fire
16 April 2019 Time after time, a major news event produces a big mess to mop up on social media.
President Trump Tweets Misrepresented Approval Numbers from Fox
11 April 2019 President Trump’s overall unfavorable rating has remained steady at 55 percent since he announced his candidacy in 2015.
Was Mr. Rogers Bisexual?
10 April 2019 Remarks the late children's television show host reportedly made in casual conversation with a friend prompted the posthumous celebration of Mr. Rogers as a 'bisexual icon.'
Conspiracy Theory About Holistic Doctor Deaths Resurfaces After Nipsey Hussle Murder
4 April 2019 The late hip-hop musician and community activist was making a documentary about holistic healer Dr. Sebi.
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Did Reality TV Star Beth Chapman from ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Pass Away?
22 April 2019 The star, who has been battling cancer since 2017, was hospitalized in early April 2019.
Did Washington State Sen. Maureen Walsh Say Nurses ‘Play Cards’ for a Large Part of Their Working Day?
23 April 2019 The Republican state senator attracted nationwide coverage and widespread criticism in April 2019, but what did she actually say?
Was Rapper XXXTentacion Found Alive?
15 April 2019 Is a reverse death hoax even more callous than a death hoax?
Did Nancy Pelosi Remove a 150-Year-Old ‘In God We Trust’ Sign from the House Chamber Entrance?
22 April 2019 Curiously, the phrase "In God We Trust" wasn't even on paper currency in the United States 150 years ago.
Did Kim Kardashian Wear Mirrored Sunglasses at a Poker Tournament?
23 April 2019 Turns out a lot of the best poker players in the world do the same.
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US Judge in Washington State Blocks New Trump Abortion Rule
25 April 2019 The ruling came two days after a federal judge in Oregon, hearing a separate challenge by 20 states, said he intended to at least partially block the rules.
North Korea Demanded US Pay $2M for Captured Student in Coma
25 April 2019 White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said the administration does not comment on hostage negotiations.
Ex-Officer Sentenced to 25 Years in Black Motorist’s Killing
25 April 2019 Nouman Raja was the first person in Florida in nearly 30 years to be convicted and sentenced for an on-duty killing — and one of only a few nationwide.
Texas Border Mayor Charged with Trying to Rig Own Election
25 April 2019 The arrest of Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina also comes at a time of heightened tension over voting in Texas.
Tiger Attacks Founder of Arizona Animal Rescue
25 April 2019 The man took the blame for what he called an "accident" and said "these situations occur when there is human error."