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National
Yes, gun violence is the leading cause of death among children in the U.S.
Donald Trump
Video claiming to show Manhattan DA dropping charges against Trump is fake
The fake video was created using an appearance Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg made in January 2022. The criminal investigation into Trump isn’t closed.
Social Media
Social media impersonation accounts are illegal in some states, if they’re intentionally deceitful
Twitter's verification for public figures starts winding down April 1, sparking imposter concerns from some celebrities. The laws do not apply to parody accounts.
Crime
Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context
Idaho requires lethal injection be used for all executions when available. A new law makes the firing squad an option only if injection is not.
Crime
Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context
Idaho requires lethal injection be used for all executions when available. A new law makes the firing squad an option only if injection is not.
Crime
Verifying claims about New York City violent crime
Crime in NYC has ticked up recently. But its violent crime rate is lower than historical peaks, and lower than that of most major U.S. cities.
Donald Trump
Yes, Donald Trump would be the first former president to be indicted
At least two other former presidents came close to being criminally indicted, but they ultimately were not charged.
Crime
Yes, thieves can steal your money by rewriting checks left in your mailbox
Check washing is a form of fraud that has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Crime
Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context
Idaho currently only allows lethal injection for the death penalty; a proposed bill would allow firing squads if the state is unable to obtain the right drugs.
Crime
No, a viral video about Congress crime statistics is not accurate
The ‘NFL or NBA’ video revives repeatedly debunked statistics about Congress that were first published in 1999.
Crime
No, a viral video about Congress crime statistics is not accurate
The ‘NFL or NBA’ video revives repeatedly debunked statistics about Congress that were first published in 1999.
Crime
No, there’s no evidence the Super Bowl is the biggest sex trafficking event in the world
Advocacy groups stress that human trafficking is a multi-faceted issue that's a problem every day of the year.
Donald Trump
Video claiming to show Manhattan DA dropping charges against Trump is fake
The fake video was created using an appearance Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg made in January 2022. The criminal investigation into Trump isn’t closed.
Social Media
Social media impersonation accounts are illegal in some states, if they’re intentionally deceitful
Twitter's verification for public figures starts winding down April 1, sparking imposter concerns from some celebrities. The laws do not apply to parody accounts.
Crime
Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context
Idaho requires lethal injection be used for all executions when available. A new law makes the firing squad an option only if injection is not.
Crime
Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context
Idaho requires lethal injection be used for all executions when available. A new law makes the firing squad an option only if injection is not.
Crime
Verifying claims about New York City violent crime
Crime in NYC has ticked up recently. But its violent crime rate is lower than historical peaks, and lower than that of most major U.S. cities.
Donald Trump
Yes, Donald Trump would be the first former president to be indicted
At least two other former presidents came close to being criminally indicted, but they ultimately were not charged.
Crime
Yes, thieves can steal your money by rewriting checks left in your mailbox
Check washing is a form of fraud that has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Crime
Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context
Idaho currently only allows lethal injection for the death penalty; a proposed bill would allow firing squads if the state is unable to obtain the right drugs.
Crime
No, a viral video about Congress crime statistics is not accurate
The ‘NFL or NBA’ video revives repeatedly debunked statistics about Congress that were first published in 1999.
Crime
No, a viral video about Congress crime statistics is not accurate
The ‘NFL or NBA’ video revives repeatedly debunked statistics about Congress that were first published in 1999.
Crime
No, there’s no evidence the Super Bowl is the biggest sex trafficking event in the world
Advocacy groups stress that human trafficking is a multi-faceted issue that's a problem every day of the year.
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