Did ‘Bots’ Force Al Franken to Resign?
The 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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Editors 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
California Democrat Adam Schiff is the latest target of the disinformation campaign.
Was Lettuce Linked to an E. Coli Outbreak?
Health officials in Canada linked an E. coli outbreak to romaine lettuce in late 2017.
Washington State Sues Motel 6 for Giving ICE Guest Information
The 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
The train was carrying 78 passengers and five crew.
Reading a Story With Unnamed Sources
A 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?
Controversy 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
No 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
Police shot and wounded the driver, who is in custody.
American Indian Movement Co-Founder Dennis Banks Dies at 80
Banks was one of the leaders of the Wounded Knee occupation in 1973.
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