Extremists Attack Hotel in Nairobi; Al-Shabab Claims Role
Gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables and offices.
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Does Lack of Affordable Healthcare Kill More People in America Than Terrorism and Illegal Immigration?
A widely-shared Facebook meme challenged readers to reevaluate their political priorities about immigration and health care.
Were an American Couple Killed by Isis While Trying to ‘Prove Humans Are Kind’?
A widely-shared article potentially confused some readers about the motives of a couple murdered in Tajikistan in July 2018.
Did the Obama Administration Approve the Transfer of Money to a Listed Terrorism Funder?
An investigation into U.S. international aid practises in 2015 hit the headlines in July 2018.
Was an Italian Economist Removed from a Plane for Doing Math That Looked Like ‘Terrorism’?
In 2016, economist Guido Menzio was escorted off a flight because the passenger next to him felt his differential equations looked suspicious.
‘Punish a Muslim Day’ Fliers Spur Warnings, Police Investigations
Authorities in the UK say that anonymous mailings of fliers advocating violence against Muslims on 3 April 2018 have triggered a counter-terrorism investigation.
Is an Increase in Recorded Crime in England and Wales Linked to ‘Radical Islamic Terror’?
An early morning tweet from Donald Trump contains a basic factual error and a grossly misleading summary of official UK statistics.
Attempted Bomb Attack on a North Carolina Airport?
A thwarted bombing at Asheville Regional Airport did not receive much attention or coverage in the national or international media.
Three United States Army Special Commandos Killed in Niger
Several Niger soldiers were also killed in a suspected Al-Qaida attack during a joint patrol near the Mali border.
Islamic State’s Claim of Responsibility for Las Vegas Shooting Confounds Experts
The claim, originating from what is effectively a propaganda arm of the Islamic State, lacks credible evidence and has confounded some analysts.
Homemade Bomb Injures 22 People on London Subway Train
Police say the explosion was a terrorist attack, but none of the victims are thought to have life-threatening injuries.
Dutch Police Arrest Man Suspected of Planning Terror Attack on American Rock Band’s Concert
Police in Brabant province arrested a 22-year-old man after a detailed tip about a concert by Los Angeles band Allah-Las.
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Numerous websites exaggerated the role of J.H. Kellogg's odd beliefs about sexual health in the creation of the breakfast cereal.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook from Making Your Posts Public?
"WARNING: Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow!"
Are Ingredients in ‘Impossible’ and ‘Beyond Meat’ Burgers Indistinguishable from Dog Food?
The burger-imitation products do share a few ingredients with some brands of vegan, grain-free “ultra-premium” dog food.
Did Jeffrey Epstein Have a Painting of Bill Clinton Wearing a Dress in His Flat?
Snopes spoke to the artist behind the painting, who could not corroborate August 2019 news reports that cited anonymous sources.
Did ‘Fox and Friends’ Call Fred Rogers an ‘Evil, Evil Man’?
The segment prompted numerous rebuttals condemning the "maliciousness of the attack" on the legacy of the children's TV host.