Did Roseanne Adopt an African Child After a Racism Kerfuffle?
7 June 2018 - A fake news site capitalized on controversy involving the comedian, claiming she adopted a black child from Africa to prove she wasn't racist.
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Did Michelle Obama Tell ABC to Fire Roseanne Barr?
1 June 2018 - A Twitter user claimed — with no evidence — that the former First Lady ordered the network to cancel 'Roseanne.'
Did Sarah Sanders Offer Roseanne Barr a White House Job?
30 May 2018 - A widely shared Facebook post from the press secretary appeared to offer an official White House position to the controversial comedian.
Is This Amazing Bouquet Catch Real?
30 May 2018 - The clip purportedly showing a bridesmaid making an athletic bouquet catch originated with a clever commercial.
Does a Video Game Allow Players to Assume the Role of a School Shooter?
30 May 2018 - Survivors of mass shootings and those who have lost loved ones in them condemned the game "Active Shooter" ahead of its planned June 2018 release.
Was an ‘Ed, Edd n Eddy’ Reboot Announced by Cartoon Network?
24 May 2018 - Rumors about a return of the popular, long-running comedy cartoon have been repeatedly shot down by people involved with the show.
Will Snapchat’s ‘Cosmo After Dark’ Channel Show Pornography to Children?
23 May 2018 - "Cosmo After Dark" will feature content about sex, but this Snapchat channel isn't porn and will only be available to viewers 18 and older.
Is Action Star Jet Li in ‘Frail’ Health?
22 May 2018 - Although a photograph raised alarm among Li's fanbase, his manager says the actor is in fine fettle.
Did a Woman Say a Theme Park ‘Fat-Shamed’ Her Because She Couldn’t Fit on a Ride?
14 May 2018 - An advocate for body acceptance wrote an opinion piece detailing her experience at a Harry Potter ride, but she did not say she was "fat-shamed."
Was Palestine Granted Permission to Compete in Eurovision 2019?
14 May 2018 - A satire site poked fun at the victory of an Israeli singer in the annual competition.
Did Singer James Blunt Prevent World War III?
8 May 2018 - An anecdote about the musician's time as a soldier in Kosovo has been distorted over the years.
Did Netflix Announce a ‘God of War’ Series in April 2018?
25 May 2018 - A piece of fan art hopefully touting a would-be Netflix series was mistaken for a genuine promotion.
