Florida Nun Dons Habit, Grabs Chain Saw to Help After Irma
Police said the nun was cutting trees to clear the roadways around Archbishop Coleman Carrol High School in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
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Were Three Sharks Filmed in Miami Flood Waters After Hurricane Irma?
A video purportedly showing sharks swimming in a flooded area of Miami after Irma passed through is just a fish story.
Florida Governor Rick Scott Critically Injured During Hurricane Irma Cleanup?
A notorious purveyor of fake news churns out another fabrication.
Weather Reporter Hit by a Stop Sign During Storm?
A clip from a television sitcom showing a stop sign crashing into a weather reporter during a storm is occasionally mistaken for genuine news footage.
Did Hurricane Irma Draw the Water Away from Beaches in Florida and the Bahamas?
Remarkable images appear to show examples of a real meteorological phenomenon called "negative surge."
Did a 2005 Movie Feature Hurricanes Named Harvey and Irma?
An online conspiracy theory about government-created hurricanes gets even the most basic facts wrong.
Did the Governor of the United States’ Virgin Islands Sign an Order Allowing the Seizure of Weapons During Hurricane Irma?
Despite denials, Governor Kenneth Mapp's executive order does authorize the National Guard to seize firearms and other property — if he deems it necessary to keep public order.
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Does Texting ‘RBG’ to 50409 Send a Letter to Your Senators?
The automated political advocacy service Resistbot ran another campaign following the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in September 2020.
Did Republicans Actually Say These Things About Rape?
A list purportedly offers controversial and embarrassing statements about rape made by Republican politicians.
Did Kamala Harris Support Abortion Until the Time of Giving Birth?
The Democratic vice-presidential candidate's pro-abortion-rights record has come under scrutiny from conservatives.
Did Trump Say He Might Sign an Exec Order Barring Biden Presidency?
"Was he joking?" has become a frequent question for reporters, and voters, since Trump began his political career in 2015.
Did Ruth Bader Ginsburg Say that Pedophilia Was Good for Children?
A 1974 report co-authored by Ruth Bader Ginsburg about sex bias in U.S. law has been grossly misinterpreted.