Did 244 Inmates Escape From a Fijian Prison?
A dubious news site fabricated a story about a mass escape — but it couldn't even keep its details straight.
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Did Betsy DeVos Demand That Classroom Globes Be Flattened?
Huffington Post's satire channel confused some readers by appearing to report that newly-confirmed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has a flat-earth agenda.
Did Donald Trump Want Tanks and Missiles at His Inaugural Parade?
An unidentified source purportedly stated that Donald Trump asked for missiles and artillery at his inaugural parade.
Supreme Court Confirms 20-Year Prison Sentence for Ex-VP Dick Cheney?
The Huffington Post published a satirical item set in the future about Dick Cheney's being sentenced to 20 years in prison for war crimes, confusing some readers.
Mike Pence Opposes Word ‘Vice’ on Religious Grounds, Doesn’t Want to Be Called Vice Presidential Candidate
A report that Republican VP candidate Mike Pence doesn't want to be referred to as the vice president because he opposes use of the word "vice" on religious grounds originated with a satirical article.
Hillary Clinton to Be Indicted on Federal Racketeering Charges
A broken Huffington Post link circulated on social media suggested that Hillary Clinton would soon face an indictment, but the article was unvetted and did not list any credible sources.
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No, Ghislaine Maxwell Has Not Tested Positive for COVID-19 in Jail
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Are These Images of Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell Real?
Socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested on sex abuse charges connected to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Did Trump Say Operation Desert Storm Took Place in Vietnam?
The president's 2020 Independence Day address wasn't the smoothest of speeches, but neither was it as historically challenged as claimed by some critics.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Background Check: Investigating George Floyd’s Criminal Record
The question of past arrests often surfaces among people who want to rationalize police officers' actions when Black men are killed in custody.