Did ‘Bots’ Force Al Franken to Resign?
20 February 2018The accuracy of stories blaming bots for duping Democrats into pressuring the former Minnesota senator to resign is being called into question.
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‘Noise and Confusion’: Fake News in Ecuador
7 February 2018Editors at Ecuadoran media outlets told Snopes how fake news and disinformation affected two recent votes in the South American country.
Fake News and Bots Target Author of Democratic Memo
7 February 2018California Democrat Adam Schiff is the latest target of the disinformation campaign.
Was Lettuce Linked to an E. Coli Outbreak?
5 January 2018Health officials in Canada linked an E. coli outbreak to romaine lettuce in late 2017.
Washington State Sues Motel 6 for Giving ICE Guest Information
7 November 2018The attorney general's lawsuit alleges employees gave immigration officials information for more than 9,000 guests.
Amtrak Commuter Train Derails on I-5 Freeway in Washington State
18 December 2017The train was carrying 78 passengers and five crew.
Reading a Story With Unnamed Sources
14 December 2017A frightening story about President Trump's "deep state spies" citing unnamed sources sparked readers to question its veracity.
Did Cash-Strapped Puerto Rico Pay Government Employees More Than $100 Million Christmas Bonuses?
6 December 2017Controversy over the commonwealth's budget is not new, but attention on the bonuses as Puerto Rico struggles in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria is.
Los Angeles Alt-Weekly Staff Abruptly Gutted Immediately After Sale
1 December 2017No explanation has been offered as to why the LA Weekly's reporters and editors were laid off.
Racist Graffiti Hoax Causes Outrage at Kansas State University
An African-American man painted racist language on his car as a Halloween prank that law enforcement says got out of hand.
Multiple People Killed in Manhattan Terror Attack
31 October 2017Police shot and wounded the driver, who is in custody.
Fake News Purveyors Apologize for ‘Satire’ Story Calling Fallen Soldier a Deserter
A false story labeled "satire" posted on the web site FreedumJunkshun.com reported Sgt. La David Johnson "pulled a Bergdahl."
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Did Calif. Authorities Raid Christian School, Order It to Change Its Beliefs on Sex?
17 June 2019Former students at the facility have alleged harsh treatment and psychological abuse.
Is Trump Administration Reclassifying High-Level Radioactive Waste as Low-Risk?
12 June 2019The administration hasn’t changed the law, only the interpretation of a term in an existing law.
Here’s What the ‘Dobby’ Alien Video Most Likely Shows
11 June 2019Out of all the things a viral video might have captured, a real-life Dobby is probably the least likely.
Was 85-Year-Old Widow Forced Out of Apartment for Religious Activities?
10 June 2019Diana Martin has filed a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
Did Trump Administration ‘Purge’ 200,000 VA Health Care Applications?
7 June 2019At least 200,000 applications for veterans' health care have been closed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.