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AOC Said Jan. 6 Rioters Could've Raped or Killed Her. Some Claim She Wasn't Even at the Capitol

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct. 21, 2024 Where, exactly, was Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez when Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol ...
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Did Trump Say He Would Use Military Against Opponents on Election Day?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
Oct. 21, 2024 Trump referred to his political opponents as "the enemy from within."
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Snopes Has Fact-Checked These Images Targeting Harris and Walz

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 21, 2024 From pictures created via AI software to real photos from the candidates' past, these images hav ...
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No, Kid Rock Didn't Make 14 Trips To Bring Supplies to Hurricane-Affected Areas

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Oct. 21, 2024 Americans in the Southeastern U.S. endured two massive hurricanes back-to-back in September and ...
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Video Authentically Shows Woman Holding Giant White Rabbit?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct. 21, 2024 One Instagram user asked the person who posted the video, "Is he real???"
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Real Black-and-White Pic of 'Last Giant Silicon Tree' in 1899?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Oct. 20, 2024 The unusual vintage photograph was allegedly captured in 1899.
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'Jersey Shore' Airs as 'Macaroni Rascals' in Japan?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
Oct. 20, 2024 The alleged translation has circulated online since at least 2010, when it was mentioned on X by ...
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'Poltergeist' Featured Real Skeletons as Movie Props?

Written by:
Caroline Wazer
Oct. 20, 2024 A special effects makeup artist who worked on the film said, "human skeletons have been used in ...
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Photos Show Apartment Building in China With 30K Residents?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Oct. 20, 2024 The building was reportedly located in Qianjiang Century City, the central business district of ...
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Authentic Pics of 'Massive Ancient Grave of Giants' in South Africa?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Oct. 19, 2024 Two photos posted on X allegedly showed an ancient grave of giants in Mpumalanga Province, South ...
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Every Pic Targeting Trump and Vance We've Fact-Checked During 2024 Campaign

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 19, 2024 Since Trump tapped the Ohio senator to be his running mate in July, they've been the subject of ...
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1960s KGB Experiments Left Subjects 'Brainwashed' After 2 Months of 'Fear Messages'?

Written by:
Caroline Wazer
Oct. 19, 2024 Some social media users suggested the claim originated from Yuri Bezmenov, a Soviet defector.
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A Latino holds two small brown dogs. A crowd of people surround him.

Research Suggests Pets Dying Can Be Just as Hard as Losing Loved Ones?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Oct. 19, 2024 Psychologists who study the impact of pets' deaths on their owners say the feelings can resemble ...
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Real Images of 'Headspin Hole' on Top of Breakdancer's Head?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Oct. 18, 2024 Also known as a “breakdance bulge,” there have been few reported cases of the condition.
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Here's What Trump Said About Children and Auto Workers' Jobs

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct. 18, 2024 U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign highlighted the former president's remark, claiming ...
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Angel Reese Fired by Chicago Sky for Steroid Use?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct. 18, 2024 Several videos made their way around social media sharing the claim.
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Former 'Apprentice' Exec Apologized for 'Creating Monster' in Trump, Endorsed Harris?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
Oct. 18, 2024 "At 'The Apprentice,' we created the false narrative that Trump was a super-successful businessm ...
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Online rumors falsely claimed Steve Harvey was dead following a tragic accident or car accident in early 2024.

False Rumor Claims Comedian Steve Harvey Dead After 'Tragic Accident'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct. 18, 2024 A rumor about the "Family Feud" game show host's purported death persisted throughout 2024 in so ...
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Harris and Walz Have Been the Target of These Misleading Videos

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 18, 2024 Since the vice president tapped the Minnesota governor to be her running mate, they've been the ...
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Image Shows 1 Cubic Millimeter Sample of Human Brain?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Oct. 18, 2024 "Was this from a smart person's brain or from a dumb person?" a Reddit user commented.
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