Unpacking claims that 'Sesame Street' characters parodying Trump caused him to target PBS' federal funding
In the past, four "Sesame Street" characters parodied U.S. President Donald Trump, including Oscar-winning actor Joe Pesci and three Muppets.
Beware of old video claiming former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said, 'We don't trust Pakistan'
Burns did speak on relations between the U.S., Pakistan and India during an event in 2016.
Video does not show Macron hiding bag of cocaine from photographers
The French president was traveling by train with the leaders of Germany and the U.K. to Kyiv, Ukraine, in May 2025.
Former Air Force Gen. James Slife wasn't sentenced to hang to death for treason
Online users, primarily posting on Facebook, copied and pasted a made-up rumor about the former vice chief of staff of the Air Force.
Pope Leo XIV didn't once urge people to 'be woke'
"To be called 'woke' in a world that sleeps through suffering is no insult - it is Gospel," a meme featuring the quote read.
No, Japan did not stop vaccinating children under 24 months old in 1994
Not only did Japan not end early childhood vaccinations, it implemented strong incentives for families who follow the immunization schedule.
Pam Bondi didn't say teachers talking to 6-year-olds about sexuality are predators
The widely shared rumor about the U.S. attorney general originated from a Facebook page describing its output as "satirical."
No proof Jelly Roll announced he would invest $20M to create dog sanctuary and rescue
The rapper and singer confirmed in 2024 that he owned a dog, but he hasn't publicly confirmed claims he is creating a dog sanctuary.
Fake photo purports to show the 'real size' of a bear-like animal
An aged image shows a mysterious two-legged creature towering above a human.
8 famous last words and deathbed conversions we've investigated
We’ve investigated dying words and actions attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, Charles Darwin, Abraham Lincoln and a NASA rover on Mars.
Peyton Manning left black-tie charity gala in tuxedo to comfort crying kid in hallway?
The story claimed Manning said of Dylan, the child, "I thought I was the guest of honor. But I think we just found the real star of the night."
Videos alleging Pope Francis' loyal dog wouldn't leave his side, even in death, are AI-generated
Popular videos showcasing an emotional tale of the late pope's canine companion are heartwarming but entirely fake.
MMR vaccine doesn't contain 'a lot of aborted fetus debris,' contrary to RFK's assertion
The claim stems from a misunderstanding of how the MMR vaccine is produced.
No, Karoline Leavitt did not debate Rachel Maddow on the latter's MSNBC show
One YouTube video spreading the claim noted in its description that "no actual debate" between the two had occurred.
Most of these 10 Time magazine covers aren't real
Fabricated Time magazine covers often feature prominent figures, including heads of state.
Yes, Oklahoma's new academic standards say to teach students 2020 election fraud myths as fact
Election fraud conspiracies promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump are now officially part of the state's learning targets for high schoolers.
HHS hired researcher without medical license under RFK Jr., but role in autism study unclear
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' website said David Geier was hired as a "senior data analyst."
Wells Fargo execs got reduced fines for fraud, but no evidence it was due to bank's donation to Trump's inauguration
Fines for former banking executives involved in a fraud scandal plummeted from a combined $8.5 million to a combined $150,000.
13 rumors we've investigated about AOC
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive Democrat from New York, has been the target of numerous rumors since she was first elected.
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