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Was ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Offered a Job at CNN?

20 February 2019 - A satirical website added even more confusion to Smollett's allegations he was targeted in a possible hate crime.

Is California Considering a Tax on Breathing?

20 December 2018 - There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and satire.

Did Bill Clinton Say ‘Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Should Disqualify a Man from Public Office?’

27 September 2018 - At this point, what's not to believe about the U.S. Senate's Supreme Court confirmation hearings?

Did Ruth Bader Ginsburg Say ‘I Am Mentally Fit Enough to Serve Through the End of President Eisenhower’s Term?’

2 August 2018 - The Associate Supreme Court Justice said she hopes to remain on the bench another five years. And she knows who's president.

Did Senate Democrats Call for Supreme Court Nominees to Ignore the U.S. Constitution?

3 July 2018 - A meme containing fake quotes from a satirical article managed to take in some followers of conservative commentator David Clarke.

Did Democrats Draft Legislation That Would Make Eating at Chick-Fil-A a Hate Crime?

13 June 2018 - Some may choose not to eat at the chain for reasons of personal morals or tastes, but buying food there is not and will not be considered a criminal act.

Did Planned Parenthood Defend Bill Cosby?

30 April 2018 - Reports that the nonprofit organization defended the comedian after his felony sexual assault conviction stemmed from a Christian-themed satire site.

Did the UK’s Prime Minister Remind Parents the State Owns Their Children?

25 April 2018 - Rumors that Theresa May said that children in the UK are "owned by the state" originated with a satirical article.

Did Jim Bakker Say ‘Trump Was Merely Sharing the Gospel with That Porn Star’?

21 January 2018 - Reports that a televangelist disclaimed Donald Trump's alleged affair with a porn actress as "sharing the gospel" are fake news.

Is Playing Christmas Music Before Thanksgiving Now a Federal Crime?

8 November 2017 - Congress reportedly passed a law banning the playing of Christmas music before Thanksgiving, even in private homes.

Joel Osteen Sails Luxury Yacht Through Flooded Houston to Pass out Copies of His Book?

29 August 2017 - A Christian satire site's claim about the popular televangelist using a luxury yacht to promote "Your Best Life Now" in Hurricane Harvey's aftermath was mistaken for real news.