Are People Adopting Pit Bull Terriers for the Sole Purpose of Euthanizing Them?
14 May 2018The #PitbullDropOff hashtag and related claims of mass dog killing stem from a sophomoric troll attempt with origins in 4chan.
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Was a Dog Elected Mayor of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky?
28 June 2017An unincorporated community in Kentucky has elected a dog as its mayor for the fourth time in a row.
Breed Specific Legislation and Dog Bites
25 October 2016A look into breed bans and their efficacy in preventing dog attacks.
Montreal Bans Pit Bulls
28 September 2016Montreal's city council has voted to ban pit bulls after a fatal incident involving a "dangerous dog."
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Is This a Real Photograph of Alex Acosta’s Family?
12 July 2019Readers inquired about the authenticity of an image that appeared to show the former U.S. labor secretary and his family.
Is U.S. Actor Sam Elliott Really Dead?
15 July 2019A frequent producer of junk news managed to trick some readers into believing that the popular actor had died in July 2019.
Did Megan Rapinoe ‘Stomp’ on an American Flag After the World Cup Final?
8 July 2019Right-leaning commentators exploded into outrage after an incident in which the Stars and Stripes was briefly dropped to the ground amid joyous celebrations.
Did U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Marry Her Brother?
15 February 2019Rep. Ilhan Omar has been the subject of recurrent controversies, including ones regarding her marriages and family immigration history.
Did U.S. Women’s Soccer Player Give Nazi Salute Outside Holocaust Museum?
15 July 2019The photo was shared by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan with a message congratulating the team for its World Cup win.