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Sara Swann

Sara Swann

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    Recent Articles

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    4 expert tips for more gobbling and less squabbling over politics at your Thanksgiving table

    We spoke with experts on civil discourse about what to do when political topics come up and how to engage in more productive conversations
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    Did Pete Hegseth’s tattoos bar him from National Guard service in 2...

    Hegseth's Jerusalem cross and ‘Deus Vult’ tattoos are rooted in the Crusades and have modern-day ties to far-right and white supremacist groups
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    How an X account twisted facts to push an unsubstantiated Tim Walz ...

    The account shared screenshots of a supposed former student’s emails. But they contained multiple inconsistencies, undermining their credibility.
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    Trump claimed Harris’ ‘60 Minutes’ interview violated campaign fina...

    Experts say the argument that Vice President Kamala Harris’ ‘60 minutes’ interview violated campaign finance laws is far-fetched and baseless
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    Do you know Vance and Walz’s talking points? Prep for the vice pres...

    Vance and Walz will face off for the first time Oct. 1 at the CBS News vice presidential debate in New York City
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    No, as of July 1, President Joe Biden hadn’t ‘quit’ his reelection ...

    A Biden campaign spokesperson told PolitiFact on July 1 that O’Reilly’s post was not accurate
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    ‘Cheap fake’ videos, and the phrase itself, take 2024 election’s ce...

    ‘Cheap fake’ videos of Biden that have been selectively edited or taken out of context have flooded social media and are the subject of political spin
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    Alaska voters enacted ranked choice voting. Why do some people want...

    Alaskans voted in 2022 to change the state’s election system. Now, a local political group is leading efforts to repeal the new system.
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    Fact-checking a claim Pelosi ‘takes responsibility’ for not calling...

    No member of Congress has the authority to activate the DC National Guard. Only the president, defense secretary and US Army secretary do.
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    Does Trump’s felony conviction bar him from owning a gun?

    Federal law prohibits people with felony convictions from possessing or acquiring firearms
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    Why the juvenile suspects in the Chiefs parade shooting haven’t bee...

    When deciding to name a minor suspect, news organizations should weigh a person’s right to privacy and the public’s right to know, experts say
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    A claim that Chinese scientists created a 100% fatal COVID-19 strai...

    The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, involved a different coronavirus and genetically engineered mice. The results don’t apply to humans.
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    Here’s how much Kevin McCallister’s ‘Home Alone’ shopping trip woul...

    In the 1990 movie, McCallister bought 10 items for a total of $19.83. The 2023 total for the same 10 products is $56.84.
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    The US was plagued by extreme heat in the 1930s, but it’s warmer now

    There’s overwhelming evidence that human-caused climate change is warming the Earth and leading to more intense and frequent heat waves.
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    PolitiFact reviewing story about beheaded babies (See editor’s note)

    From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers.
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    Amid images and news of actual war, false and misleading claims abo...

    In the days since Hamas militants launched an Oct. 7 attack on Israel, online misinformation has distorted the facts around the conflict.
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    Was Trump ‘marching into a war zone of fire and ashes’ on 9/11 to ‘...

    Over the years, former President Donald Trump has made several claims about his involvement in recovery efforts after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
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    A claim that ‘The View’ hosts threatened to resign if Candace Owens...

    The story was fabricated and originated on a satirical website. A spokesperson for ‘The View’ said the claim is not true.
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    Are COVID-19 lockdowns and mask mandates returning? Public health e...

    Rather than broad government mandates, experts say some institutions may respond to rising case counts by implementing temporary mask requirements.
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    There is no antifreeze in your Pop-Tarts, ice cream or cake mix

    Some social media users are warning against eating popular snacks, desserts and drinks, claiming propylene glycol is cause for concern.
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    Anheuser-Busch CEO didn’t resign after Bud Light partnered with a t...

    The claim originated from a satirical blog. Anheuser-Busch confirmed that the claim is false.