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Person, Human, Crowd

Did Ma’Khia Bryant Make 911 Call to Police Because She Was Being Threatened?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Apr 23, 2021 We looked at the available information surrounding who made the initial 911 call on April 20, 2021.
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In June 2021, billionaire rapper Kanye West began dating Irina Shayk, actor Bradley Cooper’s ex-girlfriend.

Is Kanye West Dating Irina Shayk?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jun 10, 2021 The billionaire rapper is said to be dating Bradley Cooper’s ex-girlfriend, Irina Shayk.
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Person, Human, Glasses

Did Glenn Beck Evacuate 5,100 Christians from Afghanistan?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Sep 4, 2021 Beck said that his organization raised almost $30 million.
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Person, Human, Sport

Why Did Simone Biles Withdraw From the Olympics Gymnastics Team Final?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jul 26, 2021 Discrepancies emerged, on July 27, 2021, over the exact reason or reasons for the star gymnast's ...
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We investigated whether U.S. police officers documented 10 million arrests in 2020.

Did US Police Tally 10 Million Arrests in 2020?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
May 6, 2021 Data wasn't yet available to definitively answer the question — but the number was certainly pos ...
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Beer, Beverage, Alcohol

Was Adam Toledo a Member of Latin Kings Gang?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Apr 17, 2021 "[Adam] was a good kid without a criminal record," his family's attorney said.
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Outer Space, Space, Universe

Is This a Sunset Seen from Space?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Sep 21, 2022 The photo in question came from a stock image site.
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Lady Gaga in meat dress

Does Pic Show Actual Celebrity Reactions to Lady Gaga's Meat Dress?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Aug 29, 2022 More than a decade later, people are still talking about that dress.
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Is the Race of the Man Recorded Allegedly Being Beaten by Cops White?

Does Viral Video Show Arkansas Officers Severely Beating a White Man?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug 22, 2022 The three now-suspended officers were captured punching the back of Randall Worcester’s head.
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Kevin Costner

Did Kevin Costner Wear a Liz Cheney Shirt?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Aug 3, 2022 The image of the "Yellowstone" star sporting a white T with a political message on it went viral.
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A story about an older woman who flew with drugs and got caught after landing at Dubai International Airport (DXB) cautions against touching other people's luggage for fear of being implicated in crimes, based on fingerprints on the baggage.

Is the 'Never Touch Anyone's Luggage' on Airplane Story Real?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 21, 2022 We looked for the origins of a story that Facebook users had copied and pa ...
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supreme court barricades

Were Barricades Erected Outside Supreme Court in Response to 'Roe v. Wade' Leak?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
May 3, 2022 The leaking of a draft majority opinion on the night of May 2, 2022, produced a significant resp ...
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Person, Human, Sitting

Did Biden Say He Was Planning to Forgive All Student Loan Debt?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Apr 27, 2022 The president has repeatedly extended the pandemic pause on loan repayments.
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A viral Facebook post appeared to claim that Bath & Body Works products cause infertility and damage to organs and referenced a safety data sheet and also said that EWG ratings are purchased.

Viral Post Makes Claim About Bath & Body Works and Infertility

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Apr 20, 2022 A Facebook post outlined several claims about the safety of some of the company's products.
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ketanji brown jackson

Was Ketanji Brown Jackson Drama Scene Partners with Matt Damon in College?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Mar 24, 2022 They reportedly attended the same drama class at Harvard.
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Plant, Cactus

Does Watching the Super Bowl Cause Male Impotence?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Feb 20, 2022 It was rumored that a 2011 study “successfully linked the watching of high-intensity, fast-paced ...
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A rumor claimed that Black slaves used cornrows to make maps and share information to help slaves escape to the North.

Did Maps in Cornrows Help Black Slaves Escape Slavery?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb 17, 2022 A rumor on Facebook claimed that Black slaves would create maps in cornrows to help others escap ...
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Head, Statue, Sculpture

Did NYPD Arrest Former 'Parks and Rec' Actor Over George Floyd Statue Vandalism?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Oct 28, 2021 Here's what we know so far about "Micah Beals" and "Micah Femia."
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Cow, Mammal, Animal

Is This the World's Smallest Cow?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jul 8, 2021 A 20-inch-tall cow in Bangladesh has become a major tourist attraction.
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Person, Human, Face

Was 'An Ode to Sean Hannity' Written by John Cleese?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jun 23, 2021 Did John Cleese say Hannity was "oozing with vanity," and "plump as a manatee?"
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