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Did Kid Rock address Pentagon about Strait of Hormuz? Here's the real story
Social media users claimed an image authentically showed Kid Rock addressing officials and service members in the Pentagon's press briefing room about the Strait of Hormuz.
While the photo is authentic, posts incorrectly stated what it showed. Senior reporter Jordan Liles investigated.
Did White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect work as driver for Savannah Guthrie?
Facebook posts claimed Cole Allen drove for dozens of stars besides Guthrie, like Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Sydney Sweeney and Bad Bunny.
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Did Trump say 'I'm not a rapist' and 'I'm not a pedophile' on '60 Minutes'?
On Sunday, Trump appeared on the CBS News program to discuss the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting.
Real 2023 X post with name 'Cole Allen' spreads after White House correspondents' dinner shooting
It's unclear why the account made the post or whether it has any connection to the shooting suspect.
Did Trump fire entire National Science Board?
The White House and three former National Science Foundation board members confirmed the decision to Snopes.
Staff pick
Did UK zoo have to split up five profane parrots?
A rumor spread online that a zoo in Lincolnshire had to split up a group of five African gray parrots because the birds shouted expletives at guests and staff.
Reporter Laerke Christensen verified what we know about the foul-mouthed flock.
