Did CBS News Use a 2016 Ukraine Photo in COVID-19 Coverage?
Unverified, random tweets are not regarded as reliable sources by real journalists.
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Did Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Appear as Coronavirus ‘Expert’ on CNN Panel?
The Swedish teenager and climate activist joined a guest line-up that included Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Is This a 1918 Quarantine Ad for the Bell Telephone?
We'll say this much: This is a real advertisement from the New York phone company.
Did CNN Remove ‘Larry King Live’ Episode Featuring Tara Reade’s Mother from Google Play?
How many assumptions can one draw from a single screenshot?
Was Fox News’ John Roberts Caught on Hot Mic Discussing COVID-19 as a Hoax?
A viral video captured an informal exchange between Roberts and New York Times photographer Doug Mills.
Did the Same Person ‘Die Twice’ from COVID-19?
Many people do more than one thing, in different places, during their lifetimes.
Did CBS News Use Footage from Italy for New York COVID-19 Report?
The news outlet acknowledged the error, but that wasn't the end of the story.
Did MSNBC Reporter Say ‘I Hope Coronavirus Kills People and Hurts Trump’s Reelection’?
This false rumor demonstrates how one subtle video edit can achieve a huge deception.
Is Al Roker Leaving the ‘Today’ Show?
"Today" show fans have been anxious that the popular co-host is leaving.
Did Fox News Change Its Accreditation from ‘News’ to ‘Entertainment’?
There's a lot to unfold in this meme, including the fact that Fox News (and CNN and MSNBC) are not "accredited news stations" to begin with.
Was Fox News Removed From ‘Armed Forces Radio’ Over Vindman Segment?
Fox News was criticized for a segment on Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman's testimony during the impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump.
Did Fox News Journalist Chris Wallace Tweet Insults at Donald Trump?
Hint: A key question is whether Wallace even has a Twitter account.
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Does Video Show Police Officer Smashing Windows During Minn. Protests?
St. Paul Police Department issued a statement about the man depicted in the controversial video.
Did Trump Retweet a Video Saying ‘The Only Good Democrat is a Dead Democrat’?
The original comment was made by a public official in New Mexico.
Is This Ex-Minn. Cop Derek Chauvin Wearing a ‘Make Whites Great Again’ Hat?
Chauvin is the former Minneapolis police officer identified in news reports as the killer of George Floyd.
Did Soros Say ‘I’m Going to Bring Down the U.S. by Funding Black Hate Groups’?
This doesn't sound like the kind of plan someone would openly announce.
Did Trump Post a Video with Biden Logo on a Coffin?
A video posted to U.S. President Donald Trump's Facebook page drew instant criticism.