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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How Did Hunter Biden’s Laptop Allegedly Go from a Repair Shop in Delaware to the New York Post?
News reports identified the hard drive's source as a computer repair shop owner in Delaware.
Is This a Photograph of Joe Biden’s House?
A little background research can go a long way towards avoiding the making of embarrassingly inaccurate accusations.
Did Joe Biden Lie About a Drunken Driver’s Killing His Wife?
A few weeks after Biden was first elected to the U.S. Senate, his wife and 1-year-old daughter were killed in an automobile accident while Christmas shopping.
Did Kamala Harris Have an Extramarital Affair with Willie Brown That Boosted Her Career?
Harris long ago distanced herself from the relationship.
Did Trump Criticize Biden for Saying He’ll ‘Listen to the Scientists’?
U.S. President Donald Trump contrasted his own approach to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic to Biden's during a campaign rally in Nevada.