Trooper Finds Parked Driver Playing Pokemon Go on Eight Phones
A Washington state trooper who pulled over to help what he thought was a disabled vehicle found something else instead.
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Pokémon Go Developer Niantic to Develop ‘Harry Potter Go’?
A rumor that the company that created Pokémon Go was launching a Harry Potter-themed version of the game was a hoax in 2014, but reality in 2017.
U.S. Announces Plans to Ban Pokemon Go Permanently
The United States government has neither announced nor suggested they plan to permanently "ban" the popular Pokemon Go app.
‘Weed Dealers’ Using Pokémon GO to Hook Children on Drugs
The claim that marijuana dealers are using the game to sell "weed needles" comes from a satire page.
‘Loveland Frogman’ Spotted Again?
The man who shot and killed a mysterious and legendary creature called the Loveland Frogman in 1972 says that's impossible.
Pokemon Go Caused a Fatal Crash in Knoxville?
A man was tragically killed in a wrong way crash near Knoxville, but police say there's no indication Pokemon Go was involved in the accident.
Pokemon Go Program Clears Shelter of Dogs Awaiting Adoption
The details of a shelter's Pokemon Go dogwalking program were exaggerated for a heartstring-tugging viral Facebook post.
Pokemon Global Offensive
The widely popular game Pokemon Go is not being used by Japan's military to plan future bombing attacks on the U.S.
Pokemon Go Uploads Your Data to Google Maps
Just as Pokemon Go's popularity spread like wildfire on social media, so too did a rumor the app collects data for Google Maps and the NSA.
Pokémon GO Terms of Service
The enormously popular augmented reality game asks players to potentially sign away legal rights in order to participate.
Pokémon Enthusiast Stabbed, Turns Down Medical Treatment to Keep Playing
A story about a very enthusiastic Pokémon GO player in Forest Grove, Oregon may have seemed like satire — but it wasn't.
15-Year-Old Killed Trespassing While Playing Pokemon Go
Fake news reports that a homeowner fatally shot a trespassing Pokemon Go player.
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Did the Obamacare Website Cost More Than What It Will Cost to Build Trump’s Border Wall?
A spurious quote attributed to actor/comedian Tim Allen was shared by one of President Donald Trump's sons.
Did Tanya McDowell Get 5 Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School While Felicity Huffman Got 14 Days?
Memes comparing Tanya McDowell to various school-related criminal cases surface frequently.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.