Amid Mitch McConnell's health-related absence from Congress, social media posts claimed the senator voted against or blocked measures mandating employees receive sick leave on four separate occasions throughout the years.

Is the claim true? To find out, senior reporter Jordan Liles checked his voting record.

A total solar eclipse is happening today. NASA said such events have “no unusual impact on Earth's gravity,” despite social media rumors.

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Abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy was already legal in Massachusetts in certain cases. A new law expands on that.

The DOJ recently announced Connecticut Children's Medical Center agreed to stop providing such care.

According to the story, the coyote was filmed using the crosswalk at sunrise 147 times.

The late Lindsey Graham repeatedly dismissed allegations he was gay throughout his life. Still, rumors about his sexuality spread via prominent voices.

Reporter Rae Deng broke down the rumors’ origin and why they have persisted for so long.