boston tribune Archives

Did a Former Army Sniper Shoot Three Intruders in an Adjacent Home?

The report came out of a hoax news site that was mocked up to look...

Were Six Anti-Trump Protesters Killed by a Truck While Blocking a Freeway?

Reports that a group of "Dump Trump" protesters was fatally struck by a truck while...

In Wake of Election, Obama Passes Executive Order Banning All Fake News Outlets

A story that the President is banning all fake news came from — you guessed...

Does Michelle Obama’s Mother Receive a Lifetime $160K/Year Government Pension?

Nice work, if you can get it.

Florida Business Owners Engage In Shootout with Looters; 31 Confirmed Dead

A fake news site exacerbated Hurricane Matthew fears by claiming that looters were involved in...

Was Jodi Arias Released from Prison After ‘Incident’ with Correctional Officers?

Reports that convicted killer Jodi Arias was granted early release from prison due to a...

Woman with Concealed Carry Permit Saves Multiple Lives After Stopping Department Store Shooter

Fake news reports a woman saved multiple lives by using her concealed carry pistol to...

Boston Police Officer Kills Black Man Over Marijuana Cigarette

Fake news reports that an African American man living in the Boston area was shot...

Snopes’ Field Guide to Fake News Sites and Hoax Purveyors

Snopes.com's updated guide to the internet's clickbaiting, news-faking, social media exploiting dark side.