Did Facebook Posts Describe a Real Attempted Kidnapping Involving an Uber Driver in Tampa?
20 February 2019Two viral social media posts described a terrifying, life-threatening ordeal for a woman leaving Florida's Tampa International Airport.
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Did Texas and Arizona See a Spate of Sex Trafficking-Related ‘Breath Mint’ Druggings in 2019?
6 February 2019A viral warning enflamed widespread fears about drugs, violence and cross-border kidnappings.
Do Motorists Now Face $999 Fines and 3-Year Suspensions for Using Cellphones While Driving?
14 January 2019A number of recent laws have focused on preventing distracted driving, but the penalties vary from location to location.
Are Texts Saying ‘A Friend Has Complimented You in IRL’ Linked to Sex Trafficking?
28 August 2018Not every unsolicited communication is an attempt to target victims for sex trafficking rings.
Did a Radio Host Tweet About Sodomizing a Parkland Survivor With a ‘Hot Poker’?
9 April 2018St. Louis "media personality" Jamie Allman wrote that he was "getting ready to ram a hot poker up David Hogg's ass."
Was Al Sharpton’s Brother Arrested for Murder After Speaking at a March for Our Lives Rally?
30 March 2018Kenneth Glasgow has been accused of driving the car when his passenger shot and killed a woman.
Was Actor Corey Feldman Stabbed Over Pedophilia Claims?
29 March 2018Actor Corey Feldman reported he was stabbed over his claims that he was victim of pedophilia, but police statements don't back up his account.
Was the Austin Bombing Suspect Part of a Christian Homeschooling Group?
26 March 2018A woman who reportedly knew the suspect claimed that they were members of a group called "Righteous Invasion of Truth," or RIOT.
Did Police in Delaware Shoot and Kill a Man in a Wheelchair?
20 March 2018Jeremy McDole's death in 2015 received renewed attention online in 2018.
Is There a Warrant for CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel’s Arrest?
19 March 2018Activists have called on German prosecutors to move against Haspel, but no warrant has been issued.
Does the United States Have a Lower Death Rate From Mass Shootings Than European Countries?
9 March 2018A pro-gun rights economist uses questionable statistical methods to create a misleading impression.
Did Seattle Police Confiscate a Man’s Guns Without a Warrant?
9 March 2018Dubious right-wing blogs misrepresented an encounter prompted by Washington state's "red flag" law.
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What’s Stephanopoulos’ Height Compared to President Trump’s?
17 June 2019The measure of a man cannot exactly be gleaned ... from this photograph.
Did Bernie Sanders Vow to Round Up Remaining ISIS Members, Allow Them to Vote?
17 June 2019Some readers didn't see much humor in the post by a self-described satire site.
Did ‘SixthFormPoet’ Really Meet Wife at Graveside of Triple-Murderer?
17 June 2019A viral June 2019 Twitter story had plenty of twists and turns, as well as a happy ending. But was it "entirely true," as its author claimed?
Is Disney Making a Live-Action ‘Hercules’?
17 June 2019Anonymous, unverified accounts on Twitter typically aren't the best sources for reliable news.
Is This ‘Porcupine Selfie’ Image Real?
17 June 2019Regardless of what this picture shows, caution should be taken when approaching a porcupine.