Trump Defends Saudi Arms Sales Amid Fury Over Missing Writer
11 October 2018He said withholding sales would hurt the U.S. economy.
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Turkey Summons Saudi Ambassador over Missing Journalist
8 October 2018Jamal Khashoggi, 59, went missing while on a visit to the consulate in Istanbul for paperwork to marry his Turkish fiancée.
Did a Man Lock His Head in a Cage to Quit Smoking?
26 April 2018Photographs showing a man wearing an "anti-smoking cage" around his head may seem strange, but they originated with a genuine news report.
Twitter Account Hacks Target Pundits, Diplomats
16 January 2018Turkey "cyber army" Ayyıldız Tim is claiming responsibility for the hacks, which have been directed mostly at public figures worldwide.
Do ‘Cook-In Bags’ Contain Fumes Toxic To Birds?
21 December 2017Posts claiming that using cooking bags had led to the deaths of pet birds have caused concern among bird owners.
Did President Trump Reverse President Obama’s Turkey Pardons?
25 January 2017Reports that President Trump "revoke[d] all sixteen Thanksgiving Day turkey pardons," ordering the birds executed by firing squad, were satirical.
Earthquake Hits Resorts in Greece and Turkey, Killing Two Tourists
21 July 2017Nearly 500 people were injured after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Greek island of Kos and the Aegean coast of Turkey.
Was Vladimir Putin Surrounded by Other World Leaders at the G20 Summit?
10 July 2017A photograph purportedly showing the Russian president surrounded by political counterparts is not real.
Protesters Beaten in ‘Brutal Attack’ During Turkish President’s United States Visit
17 May 2017Erdogan's security detail was blamed for the clash outside Turkish ambassador Serdar Kilic's Washington, D.C. home.
White House Refuses to Release Flynn Documents Amid House Oversight Committee Investigation
The committee is investigating whether the former National Security Advisor reported money he received from foreign powers in accordance with the law.
Did Devin Nunes Meet with Michael Flynn and Turkey’s Foreign Minister?
28 March 2017The House Intelligence Committee chair was a speaker at an event for public figures and officials held at Donald Trump's hotel in Washington, D.C.
Did Two Men Cut off a Dog’s Ears?
19 January 2017A photograph showing two men standing next to a dog whose ears they had apparently cut off went viral in January 2017.
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Did U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Marry Her Brother?
15 February 2019Rep. Ilhan Omar has been the subject of recurrent controversies, including ones regarding her marriages and family immigration history.
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19 November 2018A widely-shared meme offered a malicious quotation attributed to the Minnesota Democrat.
Is This Rachel Chandler and President Bill Clinton on Jeffrey Epstein’s Plane?
18 July 2019The answer to "Who is Rachel Chandler?" is simpler than some think.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook from Making Your Posts Public?
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Did U.S. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Say ‘We Pay Soldiers Too Much’?
17 July 2019A frequent publisher of inflammatory material struck again in July 2019.