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Deflategate and the limits of science

June 22, 2015

When the New England Patriots were caught playing with underinflated footballs, everyone ran to the physicists for answers. Turns out, when we messy humans are involved, science only gets you so far. Tom Brady's appeal is scheduled for Tuesday.

Today’s scary stat: 47% of Americans say they can’t afford an unexpected $400 expense

June 9, 2015

The economic struggles of ordinary Americans are getting a good airing this presidential season and a statistical finding from the Federal Reserve provides ammunition for a candidate in either party who wants to make the case that too many people have been left behind.

Al Sharpton hypes 3-week-old (Mostly False) info on Texas’ ‘scarlet letter’ bill

June 3, 2015

MSNBC host Al Sharpton accused Texas Republicans of trying to slap a "scarlet letter" on people who use private health insurance under Obamacare.

Fact-checking the May 31 news shows

June 1, 2015

In light of the indictment against former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, PunditFact looks at a claim from George Will on how much money is being spent on lobbyists.

Fact-checking the May 31 news shows

June 1, 2015

In light of the indictment against former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, we look at a claim from pundit George Will on how much money is being spent on lobbyists.

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