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Urban legends deal with our fears and worries, so a good many of them fall within a category encompassing crime and criminals. Not only do we have concerns about others' preying on us and our property; we also laugh at the ones foolish enough to get caught and cheer the police who outwit them.

Have All Attackers in U.S. School Shootings Been Men?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Mar 27, 2023 The question surfaced in the aftermath of The Covenant School shooting in Nashville.
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Is It a Crime to Submit Non-Duck Designs to the Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Mar 12, 2023 Waterfowl not the dominant feature? What are you, a criminal?
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Does Most Domestic Violence Occur on Super Bowl Sunday?

Written by:
Snopes Staff
Sep 6, 2001 It appears domestic violence doesn't peak on any one specific day, but it does rise at particul ...
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Graffiti, Wall, Art

Did Minn. Police Say George Floyd Died of ‘Medical Incident During Police Interaction’?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Apr 20, 2021 The Minneapolis Police Department’s May 2020 statement about George Floyd’s death obscured the f ...
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Does 'AR' in AR-15 Stand for 'Assault Rifle'?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Sep 9, 2019 A frequent misconception centers on what the term "AR-15" literally means.
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Is This a Real Photo of Andrew Tate Handcuffed in Police Van?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jan 3, 2023 Tate was arrested in connection with a human trafficking investigation in Romania.
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A rumor said that Andrew Tate was arrested in Romania after posting a video with visible Jerry's Pizza boxes.

Did Andrew Tate's Video of a Jerry's Pizza Box Lead to His Arrest?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 30, 2022 Tate was arrested and detained in Romania for 24 hours on charges of human trafficking and rape, ...
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teens playing spunkball

Are Teens Throwing Lit Gas-Soaked Rags Into Cars?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
Mar 1, 2000 Horribly spelled warnings about homicidal teens playing "spunkball" began turning up on the inte ...
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A rumor said that police or law enforcement officers went inside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Texas to rescue their own children on the day of the deadly mass shooting.

Did Officers Rescue Own Children During Uvalde School Shooting?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 26, 2022 A number of rumors came out of the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, w ...
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Surveillance video really did show a man who may have been a police officer using a hand sanitizer station while other officers waited a total of 80 minutes before engaging the shooter at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Did Video Capture Man in Sheriff Vest Using Hand Sanitizer During Uvalde Shooting?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 13, 2022 The visual evidence circulated as alleged proof of law enforcement's poor response to the mass s ...
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Who is the cop checking his phone during Uvalde school shooting?

Who Is the Cop Checking His Phone in Uvalde Shooting Surveillance Video?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jul 13, 2022 Questions about the identity of the officer have polarized people online.
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Person, Human, Pedestrian

Did the Texas School Shooting Suspect 'Cross the Border Illegally'?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
May 24, 2022 We found no evidence supporting the claim Salvador Ramos, 18, was undocumented.
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Apple AirTags or Air Tags are being used by stalkers kidnappers sex traffickers and for auto theft according to social media posts and news reports.

Were Apple AirTag Trackers Being Used by Stalkers?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jan 21, 2022 We've researched news reports, police reports, and social media posts to find the full story beh ...
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Clothing, Apparel, Jacket

Did Kanye West Assault an Autograph Hunter in L.A.?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jan 14, 2022 The controversial rapper and producer, now legally named "Ye," has been the focus of tabloid scr ...
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Tie, Accessories, Accessory

Did an MSNBC Producer 'Follow' a Bus Containing Rittenhouse Jurors?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Nov 18, 2021 Judge Bruce Schroeder dramatically barred anyone from the news network from entering the court i ...
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Person, Human, Crowd

Did Ma’Khia Bryant Make 911 Call to Police Because She Was Being Threatened?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Apr 23, 2021 We looked at the available information surrounding who made the initial 911 call on April 20, 2021.
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Person, Human, People

Are These Rumors True About Zodiac Killer?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Oct 9, 2021 Allegedly, he was a fan of Lady Gaga, trolled Ted Bundy online, and had a friend who wanted the ...
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Person, Human, Architecture

Did Gabby Petito Appear in Music Video About Sandy Hook When She Was 14?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 30, 2021 The 2013 video was a tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.
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Mobile Phone, Cell Phone, Phone

Did Apple Say It Would Scan iPhones for Child Sexual Abuse Imagery?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Aug 7, 2021 The tech giant has previously resisted government and law enforcement calls for greater access t ...
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Person, Human, Clothing

Did Police Issue Arrest Warrants for Man Accused of Accosting NBC Reporter?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Sep 1, 2021 Benjamin Eugene Dagley was on probation in August 2021 for a previous conviction for felony assa ...
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