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Did ‘Bots’ Force Al Franken to Resign?

20 February 2018 - The accuracy of stories blaming bots for duping Democrats into pressuring the former Minnesota senator to resign is being called into question.

‘Noise and Confusion’: Fake News in Ecuador

12 February 2018 - 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

7 February 2018 - California Democrat Adam Schiff is the latest target of the disinformation campaign.

Was Lettuce Linked to an E. Coli Outbreak?

5 January 2018 - 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

7 November 2018 - 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

18 December 2017 - The train was carrying 78 passengers and five crew.

Reading a Story With Unnamed Sources

14 December 2017 - 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?

6 December 2017 - 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.