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Image shows exterior of the fraternity house building at the center of the rape accusation on Cornell University's campus.

Cornell gang rape allegations: What happened to the 7 men?

We investigated what's happened with the "Cornell Seven," the group of male students accused of drugging and raping a female student in 2024, since a lawsuit was brought against the school and men a couple of weeks ago.

Scouring evidence such as the university's student database and college news reporting on the case, Snopes reporter Nur Ibrahim determined that at least one of the men was still a student on campus.

See what else she found about an alleged job termination, who was suspended or expelled — and more.

Christa Pike, a white woman, holds a black board in a mugshot.

Was Christa Pike's execution team all women?

The Tennessee death row inmate was taken to a hospital after she survived two doses of the drug the state uses for executions.

She reportedly asked for an all-female team to lead her execution, and some people speculated the group "botched this on purpose."

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Pete Hegseth, a white man with gray hair in a gray suit, blue and white tie and U.S. flag pocket square, speaks and gestures as he stands in front of a deep blue background that reads "OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS," under the symbol of an eagle.

Pentagon announced new Office of Religious Affairs. Here's what we know

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the office will address what he describes as long-neglected spiritual needs among the troops.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the America.gov launch event at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on September 29, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Did Trump's AI tool say he lost 2020 election, contradicting his claims?

Trump made the false claim that he won the 2020 election as recently as last month, saying, "We won the presidency three times," referring to the 2016 and 2024 elections that he won, as well as the 2020 election that former President Joe Biden won.

A U.S. hundred dollar bill laid on top of a blue graduation cap with a gold tassel.

10 student loan rumors we've examined

The Trump administration has transformed the government's policies around higher education — including for student loans. We've got the facts.

Staff pick

AI-generated image of an older man standing in front of a large cannabis plant on a table next to rows of tomatoes. On the right, an older woman and an older man crouch next to the plant to take a closer look.

Did Australian man enter cannabis plant into tomato competition?

Snopes reporter Rae Deng looked into whether the rumor was rooted in truth or just blowing smoke.