Does Facebook Categorize Users By Political Preferences?
3 April 2018A graphic circulating online in March 2018 brought new attention to one of the company's data-gathering tools.
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‘Fake News’ Smear Takes Hold Among Politicians at All Levels
11 March 2018President Donald Trump's campaign to discredit the news media has spread to officials at all levels of government, who are echoing his use of the term "fake news" as a weapon against unflattering stories.
Controversial Roy Moore Remarks on Slavery Resurface on Social Media
8 December 2017The Alabama politician once again became a topic of debate just days before the end of a high-profile Senate race.
Is Nancy Pelosi in Critical Condition After a Head-On Drunk Driving Accident?
11 August 2017A hoax news article falsely reports that the House Minority Leader was involved in a collision with a bus in Los Angeles.
Twitter’s Alts and Rogues
1 June 2017Twitter is full of "alt-gov", or alternate government, accounts — but without verification, it's difficult to know whom to trust.
Everything Donald Trump Has Accomplished in Just Four Months?
24 May 2017We looked into the accuracy of a viral list touting President Trump's accomplishments during his first four months in office.
John Lewis ‘Avoided’ Paying Property Taxes on Washington, D.C. Townhouse?
19 January 2017We found no evidence supporting the claim that Georgia Rep. John Lewis is "avoiding" property tax payments.
U.S. Intelligence Confirms Trump was Blackmailed by Russia?
10 January 2017Memos leaked to the media claiming that Trump was blackmailed by Russian operatives are not verified.
Harvard Professor Wants Electoral College to Reject Trump
15 December 2016Law professor Larry Lessig claims that at least twenty Republican electors are considering abandoning the President-elect.
Obama Urges Soldiers to Question Trump’s Authority?
9 December 2016During a speech at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, President Obama said that Americans have the freedom to question authority and criticize any sitting president.
Mark Wahlberg Expresses Disdain for Hollywood’s Political Involvement
3 December 2016In an interview with a publication aimed at veterans, actor Mark Wahlberg offered up opinions about celebrity involvement in politics.
General James Mattis Insulted Anti-War Protesters
2 December 2016A quote calling anti-war protesters "pussies" currently being attributed to Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis was first purportedly from Army Gen. Tommy Franks.
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13 June 2018In the early 1900s, Allan Warner documented several cases of smallpox and the effects of vaccinations.
Will Woody Be Openly Bisexual in ‘Toy Story 4?’
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