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Did Trump fall asleep during Memorial Day ceremony?

A video spread online purportedly showing Trump asleep at a Memorial Day ceremony held on Monday at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.

Some people claimed the footage showed Trump sleeping during Pete Hegseth's speech at the observance honoring fallen soldiers. Senior reporter Jordan Liles analyzed the recording to determine what happened.

What updated HUD guidelines say about emotional support animals

The federal housing agency said the change would free up resources for real claims rather than "investigating dubious accommodation requests."

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Was Trump banned from son's Bahamas wedding over rule barring convicted rapists from entering country?

While a civil jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse in 2023, he's never been convicted of rape.

19 claims about gas prices from our archives

We compiled a collection of rumors related to a great American tradition: complaining about paying at the pump.

Don't trust ads claiming Bill Gates created Alzheimer's cure called 'Brain Honey'

The products change names, but the scam tactic stays the same.

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Story of surfboard-stealing Otter 841 in California has delighted social media users for years

The legend of a surfboard-stealing sea otter in Santa Cruz, California, has spread online for years.

And the tale's true: Santa Cruz locals and social media users alike love her like no otter. Reporter Rae Deng has the details.

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