Did the FBI Raid the CDC for Data on Vaccines and Autism?
A known hoax purveyor spread false claims that the FBI "raided" the CDC in the middle of the night for data on vaccines and autism on the order of President Trump.
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Was the Raggedy Ann Doll Modeled After a Child Killed by a Vaccine?
Raggedy Ann's creator filed patents for the doll several months before his daughter fell ill and died, rendering an old claim about vaccines chronologically impossible.
Wisconsin Girl Dies as a Result of Receiving Gardasil HPV Vaccine
An online article claiming that a 12-year-old girl in Waukesha, Wisconsin, died as a result of receiving the Gardasil HPV vaccine is based on misinformation.
American Immunity to the Zika Virus
A false — and dangerous — claim that Americans are immune to the Zika virus is circulating on Twitter.
Is Autism Now Disclosed as a DTaP Vaccine Side Effect?
Autism has not just been listed as a known side effect of the DTaP vaccine; it's a remnant of decade-old, unverified user self-reporting.
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Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.