Does the U.S. Government Subsidize Viagra?
20 May 2019 Attempts to make political points by bringing up DoD spending on erectile dysfunction drugs don't tell the whole story.
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Did NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Once Support the Sandinista Govt. in Nicaragua?
20 May 2019 In May 2019, social media posts targeted the would-be 2020 Democratic presidential nominee for his past political positions, as well as his decision to change his name.
Are Taco Bell’s Cinnamon Twists Made by Deep-Frying Rotini Pasta?
20 May 2019 The online world seems a bit confused about the existence of various types of dough.
Does an Ohio Anti-Abortion Bill Ban Birth Control?
20 May 2019 HB 182 would limit access to, but not criminalize use of, certain types of birth control.
Did Joe Biden Once Say That Roe v. Wade “Went Too Far”?
17 May 2019 The origin of this claim was an interview conducted with then-Senator Biden in 1974.
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Does the U.S. Government Subsidize Viagra?
20 May 2019 Attempts to make political points by bringing up DoD spending on erectile dysfunction drugs don't tell the whole story.
Did NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Once Support the Sandinista Govt. in Nicaragua?
20 May 2019 In May 2019, social media posts targeted the would-be 2020 Democratic presidential nominee for his past political positions, as well as his decision to change his name.
Are Taco Bell’s Cinnamon Twists Made by Deep-Frying Rotini Pasta?
20 May 2019 The online world seems a bit confused about the existence of various types of dough.
Did Joe Biden Once Say That Roe v. Wade “Went Too Far”?
17 May 2019 The origin of this claim was an interview conducted with then-Senator Biden in 1974.
Is This a Photograph of a Young Donald Trump?
17 May 2019 Sometimes distorting visual reality is as easy as pushing a button.
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Does an Ohio Anti-Abortion Bill Ban Birth Control?
20 May 2019 HB 182 would limit access to, but not criminalize use of, certain types of birth control.
What We Learned Investigating a Network of Islamophobic Facebook Pages
16 May 2019 Snopes traced at least 24 Facebook pages spreading anti-muslim vitriol and conspiracy theory back to one evangelical activist. Here's why that matters.
Did the Wall GoFundMe Founder Use the Money to Buy a Yacht?
16 May 2019 We found no evidence Brian Kolfage purchased a yacht or any other personal items with money raised for building a border wall.
Disguising Hate: How Radical Evangelicals Spread Anti-Islamic Vitriol on Facebook
15 May 2019 A small group of radical evangelical Christians is repurposing Facebook pages and PACs to build a coordinated, pro-Trump network that spreads hate and conspiracy theories.
Coca-Cola Debuts Ramadan Promotion in Norway
14 May 2019 Coca-Cola unveiled a Ramadan campaign in Norway, adding the Islamic crescent moon symbol to the iconic cola logo.
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Did Republicans Actually Say These Things About Rape?
27 February 2014 A list purportedly offers controversial and embarrassing statements about rape made by Republican politicians.
Was WWE Wrestler Ric Flair Declared Brain Dead?
17 May 2019 A number of rumors were circulated in May 2019 after the retired wrestler was hospitalized.
Is This a Photograph of a 12-Week Fetus?
10 November 2013 An image many have viewed as a photograph of first trimester fetus is actually a picture of a hand-painted resin doll crafted by an artist.
Did Joe Biden Once Say That Roe v. Wade “Went Too Far”?
17 May 2019 The origin of this claim was an interview conducted with then-Senator Biden in 1974.
Does an Ohio Anti-Abortion Bill Ban Birth Control?
20 May 2019 HB 182 would limit access to, but not criminalize use of, certain types of birth control.
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Prosecutor: Ex-NFL Player Raped Homeless Woman, 2 Others
20 May 2019 Kellen Winslow Jr. has pleaded not guilty to 12 counts and could face life in prison if convicted.
Prosecutor: Agent Called Migrants ‘Savages’ Before Hitting 1
20 May 2019 Court documents say Agent Matthew Bowen sent the text messages weeks before he's accused of intentionally striking a fleeing Guatemalan man with a truck.
3 Handwritten Wills Found in Aretha Franklin’s Home
20 May 2019 One version was inside a spiral notebook under cushions, said an attorney for Franklin's estate.
NYPD Used Woody Harrelson Photo to Find Lookalike Beer Thief
20 May 2019 The New York Police Department used a photo of Woody Harrelson in its facial recognition program in an attempt to identify a beer thief who looked like the actor.
Van Passenger Impaled by Tripod on California Freeway
20 May 2019 Authorities say somebody stole a tripod from a California Department of Transportation crew and then dropped it from an overpass onto a Sacramento freeway, impaling the lung of a passenger in a van.