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Did Michael Jordan Resign from the Board at Nike and Take ‘Air Jordans’ with Him?

The former NBA superstar has not taken umbrage with the company's decision to use Colin Kaepernick in an ad campaign.

Did Colin Kaepernick Immediately Lose a Nike Endorsement After an Anti-White Rant?

Reports that Nike rescinded their offer to make Kaepernick one of the faces of their 'Just Do It' campaign were junk news.

Is Facebook Taking Down a Photograph Showing the Burial of Korean War Remains?

Facebook is not taking down a picture of the interment of Korean War dead in order to minimize an achievement of President Trump's.

Did California’s Governor Sign a Law Requiring All Students to Learn Spanish?

A notorious producer of fake news provokes yet more outrage with another fabricated meme.

Was a Muslim Educator Named Superintendent of Atlanta’s Schools?

A "satirical" blog's Facebook page used an actual news outlet's photograph to make a stinker of an Islamophobic "joke."

Did an Oakland A’s Shortstop Wear a Shirt Reading ‘Kill the NRA’?

Protests by professional athletes have not yet reached this extreme, outside the world of fake news.

Is Article 54 of Obamacare Taking Effect in May 2018?

A meme proclaims that "Article 54 of Obamacare" will take 30 percent of seniors' social security payments to cover insurance for undocumented immigrants.

Is California’s Governor Requiring Students Use Arabic Numbers in Schools?

A "satirical" blog posted a story seizing on readers getting angry about a nonexistent California law.

Did a Captured Islamic State Leader Have Barack Obama On Speed Dial?

A "satirical" site claimed that the unlocked iPhone of an Islamic State operative contained the contacts of several prominent world leaders, including the former United States president.

Was a U.S. Pilot Shot Down After Destroying a North Korean Missile?

A United States Air Force pilot is not MIA after shooting a North Korean missile down.

Did Roy Moore Receive 953 Votes to Doug Jones’ 5,327 in a Town of 1,867 Registered Voters?

A popular Facebook rumor contends that Alabama's December 2017 election showed major voting irregularities — but the claim is "satire."

Was One of Roy Moore’s Accusers Arrested and Charged With ‘Falsification’?

Reports of the arrest of one of Roy Moore's accusers of sexual abuse over "falsification" charges are completely invented and have their roots in a self-described satire website.