Latest Fact-Checks By Sophie Kaplan

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Chain email wrongly says Putin gave fiery anti-Islam speech

December 11, 2017

Says Russian President Vladimir Putin got a standing ovation from the Duma after he gave a speech saying Muslims are "taking over" other countries but won't take over Russia.

Violent crime is up some, but still well off historical highs

December 4, 2017

"The violent crime rate has risen, and the homicide rate has risen by more than 20 percent in just two years, really after 30 years…

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Prince Harry never said Donald Trump wasn’t welcome at his wedding

December 1, 2017

"Prince Harry says Donald Trump is not welcome at his wedding: ‘Trump is a serious threat to human rights.’ "

Trump raised more dollars from small donations

November 13, 2017

"Underreported fact: President @realDonaldTrump raised more in small dollar donations than Obama in 2012 and than Clinton and Bernie combined!"

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Bloggers invent (another) nonsensical claim about Malia Obama, Antifa-linked arrest

November 10, 2017

Malia Obama was "among 10 arrested in racist Antifa attack," and the cop who arrested her was "found dead under suspicious circumstances."

No, Obama did not mandate grandparent visits

October 11, 2017

"Grandparents must pickup up all their grandchildren every weekend no matter what or they will be fined $5,000."

No, Celine Dion’s son did not die in the Las Vegas shooting

October 4, 2017

"Celine Dion’s 16-year-old Rene-Charles Angelil’s was among the 58 victims who were killed" in Las Vegas.

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No, Washington state did not change its name because George Washington owned slaves

September 27, 2017

"Washington State Legislature votes to change its name because George Washington owned Slaves."

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