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Niagara Falls bathed in blue light.

Did Canada light Niagara Falls blue to celebrate Democrats' midterm wins?

Social media posts claimed the image showed a "powerful message of solidarity" with Democrats.

Is that true? Reporter Laerke Christensen has the facts.

A closeup photograph of Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, in the midst of speaking. He's got short hair and a beard and is wearing a black shirt.

Did Abdul El-Sayed say it's OK if girls see male genitals in their locker rooms? Here's the truth

We examined a recent "60 Minutes" interview featuring the Michigan Senator-elect to investigate.

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A younger white man leans over the table in a voting booth while filling out his ballot.

Did Virginia legalize abortion up to birth?

Our readers asked us to look into the supposed vote. We have the facts.

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk sits at a table with clear beverage glasses and flowers, in front of a microphone, while wearing a dark suit, white collared shirt and dark tie, with a closed-mouth facial expression and people in suits and ties standing behind him. An X post that reads, "Vote red today!" is on the right side of the image.

Did Musk delete 'Vote red today!' post after Democrats' midterm gains?

Musk reportedly donated nearly half a billion dollars to support Republicans during the midterms.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a campaign rally at the Rock Hill Sports and Event Center on October 29, 2026, in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Did Trump said he'd become Israeli prime minister 'if people ever get tired of me in the US'?

According to the rumor, the president claimed he has a 99% approval rating in Israel.

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Photo collage of cash, barbed wire and a person wearing a "POLICE ICE" vest.

Did ICE pay $495M for Minnesota prison offered to state for $75M?

The story spread amid the White House's attempts to portray Minnesota as a hotbed of fraud. Critics have said the supposed sale is a wasteful use of tax dollars.

Reporter Rae Deng examined public records and contacted the Department of Homeland Security to determine the truth.