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Was a Statue Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Knocked Over by Vandals?

A photograph of a toppled statue is real; but the incident took place in Texas,...

Michael Phelps Wasn’t Forced Out of Flag-Bearer Role in Rio

Two op-eds suggested Michael Phelps step aside as U.S. Olympic team flag-bearer for fencer Ibtihaj...

Police Called Over ‘Racist’ Brownies?

Various accounts claim police were called to a New Jersey elementary school because a student...

Bernie Sanders Not on Chicago Primary Ballot?

A piece of campaign literature was mistaken for a proper ballot, propelling a rumor that...

Captain America Deemed Offensive?

A woman claimed that her brother's Captain America costume was deemed "offensive" by school officials,...

Muslims Demand Prayer Room in Lancashire Craft Shop?

A UK-based rumor held that four Muslim men nearly prompted a riot by demanding a...