Marines fired live ammunition over California freeway after clash between White House and Newsom
Ordnance that exploded prematurely struck a law enforcement vehicle, but no injuries were reported.
Watch out for posts claiming MSNBC aired old footage during report on Boston 'No Kings' protest
An MSNBC spokesperson said the footage in question was recorded Oct. 18, 2025, the day of the protest in Boston.
12 rumors about Travis Kelce, fact-checked
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is often the target of false and satirical stories, many of which center on his relationship with Taylor Swift.
Did Rome and Carthage sign 1985 peace treaty for wars that began more than 2,000 years earlier?
The two ancient cities fought a series of wars, known as the Punic Wars, between 264 B.C. and 146 B.C.
Misinformation about California AB 495 is spreading online. Here's what the law does
After Gov. Newsom signed AB 495, some people online labeled it the "legalized kidnapping" bill. But the claim misrepresents what the law really does.
Japanese researchers developed drug that could help people grow new teeth?
Posts sharing the rumor claimed this drug could replace the need for implants and dentures altogether.
Photo claiming to show Trump, Epstein and Pam Bondi isn't what it seems
The photo is real, and it does show Trump and Epstein. However, the woman is not the U.S. attorney general.
Not all creepy stories are made up. These 14 have some truth
Halloween season is ripe with stories about gore, haunted houses, frightening creatures, paranormal activity and so on.
Did a CEO drink Agent Orange on live TV in 1975 to prove it was safe and live until 2007?
Lars Foss reportedly drank Hormoslyr, a chemical herbicide that contained the same active ingredients and performed the same function as Agent Orange.
Don't be fooled by fake Taylor Swift pregnancy announcement rumors
One Facebook user posted the claim and then clarified that their cat, named Taylor Swift, was pregnant.
Is Hamas publicly executing Israel 'collaborators'? Here's what we know
Days after the October 2025 Israel-Hamas ceasefire, graphic videos appeared to show the execution of a group of blindfolded people in a public square.
Rumors we've fact-checked about 2026 Super Bowl, Bad Bunny's halftime show
From claims about ICE officials attending the event to Turning Point USA's "alternative" halftime show, Snopes has the facts.
Josie Duggar from reality show 'Counting On' didn't die of cancer
Duggar sibling Jinger Vuolo posted images of her sister, alive and well, in the same month social media users spread this death hoax.
Waffle House waitress was arrested after 'hash brown dispute'?
This story is circulating with an image supposedly showing the waitress's mugshot and donation links to purportedly help cover her bail.
Rumor claims Trump used Biden's 'exact deal' to end war in Gaza. That's not true
On Oct. 13, Hamas released all remaining hostages per the first phase of Trump's proposal. Biden's plan involved a slower timeline for their release.
Did freed Israeli prisoner Alexander Turbanov release statement praising his captors?
The alleged quote appeared on social media days after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Oct. 10, 2025.
Why we carve pumpkins to celebrate Halloween
The answer to why people carve jack-o'-lanterns in October may lie in old Irish folklore.
Campbell's 'customer service' response to homophobic post is just decade-old satire
The image first spread online following a 2015 Campbell's advertising campaign that depicted a family with two fathers feeding their son.
Looney Tunes' was once called 'Looney Toons'?
While some may swear it's an example of the Mandela Effect, the reality is that the Looney Tunes was conjured as a reference to another musical title.