U.S. Caught Repainting Fighter Jets to Russian Colors?
A rumor circulating among conspiracy theorists holds that the U.S. repainted some of its fighter jets to look like Russian planes in preparation for a "false flag" attack on Syria.
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New York Television Station Broadcasts Bizarre Warning Before Hoboken Train Crash
WKTV participated in a nationwide planned Emergency Alert System test, but a bizarre and unplanned message led to Hoboken train crash conspiracy theories.
Google News Reported Orlando Pulse Shooting Hours in Advance
A false flag conspiracy about the Orlando shooting held that Google News carried word of the incident several hours before it actually took place.
Patience Carter Is a Victim, Not a Crisis Actor
A baseless claim asserting that Orlando shooting victim Patience Carter was a "crisis actor" was propagated on YouTube.
Newt Gingrich Tweeted About San Bernardino Attack in November
Newt Gingrich almost certainly wasn't referencing the San Bernardino shooting in a 13 November 2015 tweet.
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Boston Marathon Bombing Rumors
A collection of rumors and conspiracy theories associated with the Boston Marathon bombing.
Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut
Various rumors connected with the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
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Were Will and Jaden Smith Killed in a Car Crash?
Fake death notices are often spread for malicious purposes.
Did Michael Vick Say ‘I Killed All Of Them’ Dogs?
The former NFL star was convicted of running a dog fighting ring in 2007.
No, ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Is Not Dead
Highly dubious websites posted false and distasteful articles that prompted unwarranted concern among the reality TV star's many fans.
Is This Video of Trump’s ‘Wig’ Blowing Off Real?
This viral clip should not be considered a true hair-raising experience.
Is This Woman’s Bouffant Bogus?
Hairstyles in the '60s and '70s could be pretty big ... but, seriously, THIS big?