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.
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‘Noise and Confusion’: Fake News in Ecuador
7 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.
Los Angeles Alt-Weekly Staff Abruptly Gutted Immediately After Sale
1 December 2017 - 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
31 October 2017 - Police 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."
