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Claim that New York Times ‘censored’ Joe Biden sex assault story is wrong
May 4, 2020

“New York Times editor admits Biden sexual assault story was censored at behest of Biden campaign.”

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Claim about congressional pensions is wrong, once again
By Louis Jacobson May 4, 2020

Politicians “receive full pay retirement after serving 1 term!”

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No, this isn’t a photo of Joe Biden and Tara Reade
May 4, 2020

“This is Tara Reade” in a photo with Joe Biden.

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Tucker Carlson says coronavirus isn’t as deadly as we thought. Experts disagree
By Bill McCarthy May 4, 2020

“The (corona)virus just isn’t nearly as deadly as we thought it was.”

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Without evidence, Trump claims Biden sent him apology letter over China travel ban
By Bill McCarthy May 4, 2020

Says Joe Biden has “written a letter of apology” for calling Trump’s travel restrictions from China “xenophobic.”

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Rudy Giuliani wrong about US policy, grant amount to Wuhan virus lab
By Jon Greenberg May 1, 2020

"Why did the US (NIH) in 2017 give $3.7m to the Wuhan Lab in China? Such grants were prohibited in 2014. Did Pres. Obama grant…

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No, homeless people are not immune from catching COVID-19.
By Laura Schulte May 1, 2020

Homeless people are immune to COVID-19

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Gift shop selling COVID-19 coins is not from the White House
By Samantha Putterman May 1, 2020

Says President Donald Trump is selling coronavirus-themed commemorative coins through the White House Gift Shop.

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Employees at big retailers have contracted COVID-19, and some have died
May 1, 2020

Walmart, Amazon, Kroger, Target and Costco “have not had any reported (coronavirus) cases in the news.”

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Has “Safer At Home” in Wisconsin saved 300+ lives?
By Eric Litke May 1, 2020

Says Wisconsin measures have "prevented the death of at least 300 Wisconsinites, and perhaps as many as 1,400 lives."

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A canine coronavirus vaccine exists. But it has nothing to do with COVID-19
By Samantha Putterman May 1, 2020

The existence of a canine coronavirus vaccine casts doubt on statements that there isn’t one for humans.

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Viral post alleging Obama-era device tax caused current PPE shortage is way off
By Victoria Knight May 1, 2020

Says President Barack Obama "signed the medical appliance tax bill that forced companies to outsource manufacturing of masks, gowns, gloves and ventilaors [sic] to China,…

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