Conspiracy Theories About Mass and School Shootings, Explained
21 February 2018 Why do the same sets of shooting conspiracy theories and tropes appear every time there is a horrific mass shooting — and where do they come from?
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Parkland High School Shooting Rumors, Hoaxes, and Conspiracy Theories
15 February 2018 A number of unverified claims about the Parkland school shooting spread on social media in its immediate wake.
Answering Your Questions About the 2017 Tax Bill
5 December 2017 What's true and what's false about the 2017 tax bill and its rumored provisions.
Sutherland Springs Shooting Rumors, Hoaxes, and Conspiracy Theories
6 November 2017 A mass shooting at a Texas church on 5 November 2017 led to an avalanche of false information.
Las Vegas Shooting Rumors, Hoaxes, and Conspiracy Theories
5 October 2017 The deadliest mass shooting in modern American history has led to a cacophony of rumors, hoaxes, and conspiracy theories.
Hurricane Irma Rumor FAQ
9 September 2017 Hurricane Irma has prompted the showering of social media with rumors, astonishing photographs, and other questionable claims.
Answering Your Questions About the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
19 August 2017 The 21 August 2017 celestial event will be viewable to millions in North America, but taking the proper precautions is important.
Boston Marathon Bombing Rumors
20 April 2013 A collection of rumors and conspiracy theories associated with the Boston Marathon bombing.
Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut
15 December 2012 Various rumors connected with the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
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