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Harris Claims She Worked at McDonald's in College. Here's What We Know

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Aug. 27, 2024 (Updated: Aug. 29, 2024) The presidential candidate has repeatedly claimed the alleged work experience in an attempt to c ...
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Yes, Harris Plans to Institute 25% Tax on Unrealized Capital Gains — of Wealthiest Americans

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
Aug. 27, 2024 The plan will be "the absolute end of the middle class," U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, from Colorado ...
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Reba McEntire Said, 'Drag Queens Don't Belong in the Presence of Our Kids'?

Written by:
Caroline Wazer
Aug. 28, 2024 One commenter said: "YOU ARE SO RIGHT REBA."
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Real Photos of Trump Smiling and Giving Thumbs-Up Over Soldiers' Graves?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Aug. 28, 2024 The former president visited Arlington National Cemetery to honor soldiers killed during the U.S ...
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No, Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison Didn't Tell Conservatives To Shop at Home Depot

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 26, 2024 A fake CNBC graphic showed Ellison's photo next to the quote, "If conservatives do not like our ...
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A white man wearing a black suit holds his left hand out while standing behind a podium with a microphone attached.

What We Know About Rumor Doug Emhoff Had Affair with Nanny and Got Her Pregnant

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
Aug. 24, 2024 The affair supposedly happened in 2009, according to media reports.
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The Facts About Project 2025: The Pro-Trump Proposal To 'Reshape America'

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona Nur Ibrahim
July 11, 2024 (Updated: July 24, 2024) Here's a nonpartisan look at who's behind the initiative, what it includes — and so on.
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Did Trump Call Fallen Soldiers 'Suckers' and 'Losers'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 4, 2023 A former Trump administration official and Biden recently accused the former president of making ...
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Unpacking the Claim That Walz 'Recruited Young Boys' into 'Gay Club' at School

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Aug. 23, 2024 Walz was asked to supervise a high school Gay-Straight Alliance organization in 1999.
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Harris Is Not Campaigning with Nazi Slogan 'Strength Through Joy'

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Aug. 26, 2024 "Strength Through Joy" was the motto of the Nazi-run German Labor Front.
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Project 2025 Calls for Replacing 40-Hour Workweek with 160-Hour Work Month?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
Aug. 28, 2024 "Your boss could make you work extra hours with no overtime pay by cutting your hours later in t ...
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Harris Claims She Had a Job at McDonald's While at College. Here's What We Found

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Aug. 31, 2024 The vice president's claim that she once worked for the fast food giant resurfaced during the 20 ...
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Letter Exchange Between Law Firm and Cleveland Browns

Written by:
David Mikkelson
June 19, 2013 A lawyer received a caustic response after complaining to the Cleveland Browns about fans' throw ...
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Yes, Photos Do Show Trump with Daughter Ivanka Sitting on His Lap

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Aug. 31, 2024 "He is not weird! Why are you calling him weird?" social media users captioned two photos.
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An online rumor claimed Valve Software co-founder and president Gabe Newell announced the development of Portal 3 on X.

Valve's Gabe Newell Announced Portal 3 on X?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 28, 2024 A new installment in the puzzle-platform video game franchise would serve as a long-awaited foll ...
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Real Photo of Dave Grohl Wearing a MAGA Hat?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Aug. 27, 2024 The Foo Fighters lead singer has been a critic of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Map Shows What US Will Look Like 'If We Don't Reverse Climate Change'?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug. 27, 2024 The map, which has circulated online since at least 2014, allegedly shows how the country will l ...
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No, Photo Doesn't Show Walz in Blackface

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Aug. 28, 2024 A popular Facebook post claimed Walz, a former teacher, wore "blackface years ago to amuse his s ...
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Explaining Conservatives' Conspiracy Theory About Tim Walz's Dog, Scout

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 26, 2024 A conspiracy theory that claimed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz posted photos of two different pups to ...
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Medieval Peasants Worked Only 150 Days a Year Due to Religious Holidays?

Written by:
Caroline Wazer
Aug. 26, 2024 According to a popular meme, the church scheduled "frequent, mandatory holidays" to keep peasant ...
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Did Harris-Walz Campaign 'Stage' Pennsylvania Restaurant Photo Op with 'Paid Actors'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 22, 2024 The Harris-Walz campaign's bus tour through western Pennsylvania on Aug. 18, 2024, ended with a ...
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Does This Rare Photo Show Dolly Parton Without Signature Makeup?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
June 22, 2024 The country music legend is famous for her glamorous, high-maintenance style and is rarely seen ...
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Kamala Harris Was Willie Brown's Mistress and He Made Her Career?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
July 25, 2024 Harris long ago distanced herself from the relationship.
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Harris' Mom Lied on Immigration Form So She's Ineligible To Be President?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Aug. 27, 2024 "Take note of the following birth dates," Laura Loomer posted.
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No, Video Doesn't Show Walz Being 'Abusive' Toward Son at 2024 DNC

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 23, 2024 Online users wrongly claimed a video showed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz physically abusing his son, ...
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