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Is WWE Being Sold to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jan 11, 2023 The professional wrestling organization has had some leadership shake-ups.
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A rumor said that Ames department stores would be returning and making a comeback in 2023.

Are Ames Department Stores Returning in 2023?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 29, 2022 A syndicated local news article said that some people were "skeptical" about the news. We did so ...
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Does Aide Follow Trump Around Golf Course Sharing Positive Press About Him?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 20, 2022 Trump’s golf cart reportedly is equipped with a laptop and sometimes a printer for this purpose.
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Was a Swastika Logo Displayed at the 2022 APEC CEO Summit?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 2, 2022 As it turns out, the symbol's resemblance to a swastika depends a lot on the color of the backgr ...
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Do Male Honey Bees Die From Climaxing During Sex?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 25, 2022 And do their testicles explode?
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Is This a Real Video of a Soldier Greeting Grandmother After Russians Left Kherson?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 14, 2022 Ukrainian forces took back Kherson from Russia in November 2022.
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Is This a Real Ad for Thanksgiving Stuffing in an Aerosol Can?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Nov 5, 2022 Sure it sounds easy, but it also sounds gross.
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Christmas cards origin

The Origin Story of Christmas Cards

Written by:
David Mikkelson Barbara Mikkelson
Nov 22, 1999 The first formal card was designed by an Englishman in 1843.
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Are These Sylvester Stallone's Abandoned Cars and House?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Oct 18, 2022 Urban explorers happened upon fancy cars that some believe belonged to the "Rocky" star.
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Did a Firefighter Find a Bible Page Fused to a Steel Beam In World Trade Center Rubble After 9/11?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Oct 19, 2015 We tried to contact a photographer who was said to be involved in the discovery.
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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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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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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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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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In June 2021, billionaire rapper Kanye West began dating Irina Shayk, actor Bradley Cooper’s ex-girlfriend.

Is Kanye West Dating Irina Shayk?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jun 10, 2021 The billionaire rapper is said to be dating Bradley Cooper’s ex-girlfriend, Irina Shayk.
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Did Glenn Beck Evacuate 5,100 Christians from Afghanistan?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Sep 4, 2021 Beck said that his organization raised almost $30 million.
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Person, Human, Sport

Why Did Simone Biles Withdraw From the Olympics Gymnastics Team Final?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jul 26, 2021 Discrepancies emerged, on July 27, 2021, over the exact reason or reasons for the star gymnast's ...
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We investigated whether U.S. police officers documented 10 million arrests in 2020.

Did US Police Tally 10 Million Arrests in 2020?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
May 6, 2021 Data wasn't yet available to definitively answer the question — but the number was certainly pos ...
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Was Adam Toledo a Member of Latin Kings Gang?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Apr 17, 2021 "[Adam] was a good kid without a criminal record," his family's attorney said.
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Lady Gaga in meat dress

Does Pic Show Actual Celebrity Reactions to Lady Gaga's Meat Dress?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Aug 29, 2022 More than a decade later, people are still talking about that dress.
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In early June 2022, we received reader mail that asked us to look into whether former US President Donald Trump tweeted to his supporters on January 6, 2021, the day of the US Capitol riot, to remain peaceful with no violence and to support our Capitol Police and law enforcement.

Did Trump Tweet ‘Stay Peaceful’ on Day of Capitol Riot?
Texas Woman Claims She Was Drugged By Napkin Stuffed in Car Door Handle

Texas Woman Claims She Was Drugged by Napkin Stuffed in Car Door Handle
After School Satan Club

Does the Satanic Temple Want to Establish After School Satan Clubs?