Is Facebook Kicking People Out of Groups Who Don’t Participate?
The technology giant has been taking measures to improve "meaningful" interactions on the platform.
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Russia Hackers Had Targets Worldwide, Beyond US Election
Hacking group Fancy Bear had ambitions well beyond Clinton’s campaign, according to a previously unpublished digital hit list obtained by AP.
The Seth Rich Conspiracy Theory
Russian embassies actively promoted a now-debunked conspiracy theory that the murdered DNC staffer leaked e-mails to WikiLeaks.
Seth Rich’s Parents ‘Thank’ Internet for Spreading Rumor He Leaked Thousands of E-Mails to WikiLeaks?
The murdered DNC staffer's parents posted a video to the family's GoFundMe page a month ago thanking people who donated — not those who spread the baseless rumor.
Russia, U.S. Elections, and the Fake News Cycle
How to walk the line between awareness and conspiracy theory.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Will Recuse Himself from Russian Election Hacking Probe
Democrats sent a letter to FBI Director James Comey and U.S. Attorney Channing Phillips asking for an investigation on statements Sessions made during his confirmation hearings.
Was a Vermont Power Grid Infiltrated by Russian Hackers?
The Washington Post was heavily criticized for jumping the gun and suggesting a Vermont power company had been targeted for disruption by Russian hackers.
Mitch McConnell Blocked New Bipartisan Panel From Investigating Russian Hacks?
The senator said in a television interview that he thought existing committees were capable of investigating reported Russian hacks.
Trump Takes Victory Tour of Moscow’s Red Square
A report that Donald Trump would travel to Russia's famed Red Square as part of his "victory tour" originated with a fake news web site.
Donna Brazile, President Obama Make Conflicting Statements About Russian Influence on the Election
Interim DNC Chair Donna Brazile's claim that Russian hacking continued after the election didn't fully align with contemporaneous statements made by President Obama.
Hackers Stole 273 Million Passwords, Login Credentials?
A number of unsubstantiated reports claimed that a Russian hacker obtained passwords and credentials for a huge number of accounts.
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Did Republicans Actually Say These Things About Rape?
A list purportedly offers controversial and embarrassing statements about rape made by Republican politicians.
Did Kamala Harris Support Abortion Until the Time of Giving Birth?
The Democratic vice-presidential candidate's pro-abortion-rights record has come under scrutiny from conservatives.
Is Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron Married to Mitch McConnell’s Granddaughter?
Cameron and McConnell are both prominent politicians in Kentucky and have previously worked together.
Does a Photo Show Sharks on a Power Line After Hurricane Laura?
Sharks and hurricanes are a popular combination among online rumors.
Does Walmart Sell Insulin for $25 a Vial Without a Prescription?
The question centers on a different type of insulin than most diabetics are currently prescribed.