Did President Trump Invoke the 25th Amendment to Remove Nancy Pelosi from Congress?
20 February 2019 - The 25th amendment governs replacement of the president or vice president only, not members of Congress.
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Did Facebook Posts Describe a Real Attempted Kidnapping Involving an Uber Driver in Tampa?
20 February 2019 - Two viral social media posts described a terrifying, life-threatening ordeal for a woman leaving Florida's Tampa International Airport.
Was ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Offered a Job at CNN?
20 February 2019 - A satirical website added even more confusion to Smollett's allegations he was targeted in a possible hate crime.
Did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ‘Chase’ Amazon Out of Her NYC District?
20 February 2019 - The newly elected congresswoman from New York was a vocal opponent of Amazon's plans, as were many others.
Is This a Photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Being Held Up by Her Legs?
19 February 2019 - Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez may be the most memed woman of the year so far.
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Did the Trump EPA Invoke ‘Emergency’ Rules to Allow Use of a Pesticide Harmful to Bees?
19 February 2019 - The environmental agency did use emergency exemptions to permit the application of the pesticide sulfoxaflor in some states.
Did Netflix Make $845M In Profit and Pay $0 in Taxes Under New Tax Law?
13 February 2019 - Netflix was one of the first major companies to post its annual financial disclosure report.
Google+ Social Networking Site Shutting Down April 2
2 February 2019 - It's the end of the line for Google+, the potential Facebook rival that never really took off.
iPhone FaceTime Bug Reportedly Allows Eavesdropping
28 January 2019 - A major FaceTime bug has been uncovered allowing iPhone users to call another device via FaceTime and hear audio on the other end, before the recipient has answered the call.
Is a ‘Lesbian Couple’ Preparing to Transition Their Son Into a Daughter?
24 January 2019 - Words and context matter when it comes to discussing marginalized groups.
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Brothers in Smollett Case Are Bodybuilders, Aspiring Actors
20 February 2019 - An attorney representing the brothers at the center of an investigation into the attack reported by Jussie Smollett said that her clients "manned up" and testified in front of a grand jury, before prosecutors charged the "Empire" actor with filing a false police report.
‘Empire’ Actor Charged with Making False Police Report
20 February 2019 - "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has been charged with making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck.
Feds: Coast Guard Lieutenant Compiled Hit List of Lawmakers
20 February 2019 - An arrested Coast Guard lieutenant is a "domestic terrorist" who drafted an email discussing biological attacks and had what appeared to be a hit list that included prominent Democrats and media figures.
Wisconsin School Ends Cheerleading Awards for Body Parts
20 February 2019 - A human resources official met with the cheerleading coach and directed her to resign. However, she has continued coaching the cheerleading squad, the ACLU said.
Police Official: Smollett Suspected of Lying About Attack
20 February 2019 - Chicago detectives suspect that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett filed a false police report when he said he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack in downtown Chicago.
