Did a Former Army Sniper Shoot Three Intruders in an Adjacent Home?
12 January 2017The report came out of a hoax news site that was mocked up to look like an official news outlet and was entirely fabricated.
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Were Six Anti-Trump Protesters Killed by a Truck While Blocking a Freeway?
6 January 2017Reports that a group of "Dump Trump" protesters was fatally struck by a truck while blocking a Seattle freeway came from a known hoax purveyor.
In Wake of Election, Obama Passes Executive Order Banning All Fake News Outlets
29 November 2016A story that the President is banning all fake news came from — you guessed it — a fake news site.
Does Michelle Obama’s Mother Receive a Lifetime $160K Government Pension?
18 October 2016Nice work, if you can get it.
Florida Business Owners Engage In Shootout with Looters; 31 Confirmed Dead
8 October 2016A fake news site exacerbated Hurricane Matthew fears by claiming that looters were involved in a massive deadly shootout in Daytona Beach.
Was Jodi Arias Released from Prison After ‘Incident’ with Correctional Officers?
6 October 2016Reports that convicted killer Jodi Arias was granted early release from prison due to a vague 'incident' involving correctional officers are fake news.
Woman with Concealed Carry Permit Saves Multiple Lives After Stopping Department Store Shooter
25 September 2016Fake news reports a woman saved multiple lives by using her concealed carry pistol to take down a department store shooter in Virginia.
Boston Police Officer Kills Black Man Over Marijuana Cigarette
25 September 2016Fake news reports that an African American man living in the Boston area was shot by police officers following a dispute regarding a marijuana cigarette.
Snopes’ Field Guide to Fake News Sites and Hoax Purveyors
14 January 2016Snopes.com's updated guide to the internet's clickbaiting, news-faking, social media exploiting dark side.
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Is This a Real Photograph of Alex Acosta’s Family?
12 July 2019Readers inquired about the authenticity of an image that appeared to show the former U.S. labor secretary and his family.
Is U.S. Actor Sam Elliott Really Dead?
15 July 2019A frequent producer of junk news managed to trick some readers into believing that the popular actor had died in July 2019.
Did Megan Rapinoe ‘Stomp’ on an American Flag After the World Cup Final?
8 July 2019Right-leaning commentators exploded into outrage after an incident in which the Stars and Stripes was briefly dropped to the ground amid joyous celebrations.
Did U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Marry Her Brother?
15 February 2019Rep. Ilhan Omar has been the subject of recurrent controversies, including ones regarding her marriages and family immigration history.
Did U.S. Women’s Soccer Player Give Nazi Salute Outside Holocaust Museum?
15 July 2019The photo was shared by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan with a message congratulating the team for its World Cup win.