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Did Trump sit on towel during Fox News interview?

Social media users are spreading an image they claim shows Trump sitting on a black towel during a Fox News interview.

The image is authentic but has spread online with false information. Reporting fellow Aleksandra Wrona investigated the original footage to find the real story.

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15 FIFA World Cup claims we've investigated

The rumors heated up as the international competition entered its final weeks.

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9 claims about supplements we've examined

Dietary supplements in the U.S. do not require FDA approval before they are commercialized. This creates opportunities for scams.

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We've investigated claims surrounding the reflecting pool since the president began the renovation project in March.

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