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Pilot Flying J Flag Controversy

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10 May 2018 A Facebook user claimed that a truck stop in Texas took down a flag because it offends "foreigners," but Flying J says in reality the flagpole is broken.

Did Sgt. Gregory Hayes Kill Two Syrian Refugees for Raping His Daughter?

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19 April 2016 A popular meme describes a purported act of vengeance for which we found no evidence whatsoever.

Did Meghan Markle’s Dog Accompany Queen Elizabeth to the Royal Wedding?

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22 May 2018 Despite rumors, the queen did not escort Meghan Markle's rescued beagle Guy to the royal wedding.

Do ‘Illegal’ Refugees Receive $3,874 Per Month from the Government?

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15 November 2017 A viral Facebook post of an apparently authentic document showing refugee benefits grossly misrepresents the document's contents.

Did Jane Fonda Betray American POWs in North Vietnam?

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21 June 2000 The long-standing claim that Jane Fonda turned smuggled messages from U.S. POWs over to their North Vietnamese captors is false.

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Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?

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6 February 2018 Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.

Is the NRA a Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Organization?

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23 February 2018 A Facebook meme gets the basic facts right about the gun lobby's status as a social welfare organization.

Did the White House Change Outgoing Message on Comment Line to Blame Democrats?

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20 January 2018 The unprecedented finger-pointing took place amid a government shutdown and looming government worker furloughs.

Did the Kochs Contribute $500,000 to Paul Ryan After the GOP Tax Plan Was Passed?

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23 January 2018 Charles and Elizabeth Koch gave nearly half a million dollars to the House Speaker's fundraising committee after passage of the Republican tax bill.

Did President Trump Revoke Gun Background Checks for Mentally Ill People?

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15 February 2018 In February 2017, President Trump repealed an Obama-era regulation that would have made it easier to block the sale of firearms to people with certain mental illnesses.

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