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Did Trump accidentally declassify proof Russia tried to help him win 2020 election?

A rumor spread Trump "accidentally" included proof that Russia sought to help his campaign win the 2020 presidential election among documents he declassified last week.

What's the truth? Reporter Anna Rascouët-Paz inspected the files for answers.

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Republicans claim Olive Garden requires photo ID for all-you-can-eat pasta. Is that true?

Rep. Brian Steil said, "We're protecting our breadsticks more than our ballots."

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A fence with a sign hanging on it that says "Taylor Farms: NOW HIRING" in English and Spanish.

Do Taylor Farms field workers get bathroom breaks? Claim spreads among cyclosporiasis outbreak

Federal public health inspectors have previously discovered food and labor safety violations at the produce company's facilities, but there's no proof the rumor is true.

LeBron James, a black man, appears to be playing. He is wearing the Los Angeles Lakers uniform with the number 23.

Did Miami Heat post link to LeBron James press conference video?

The claim swirled as James' plans for the 2026-27 NBA season remained unknown.

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5 Canadian wildfires fact checks from our archives

Trump has blamed Canada for "poisoning" the United States' air.

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Did baby name 'Donald' hit record low popularity in US?

Have you met a baby named "Donald" recently?

Social media users spread a claim that the name hit a record low in popularity for new births in the U.S. last year.

Senior reporter Jordan Liles checked Social Security Administration data to see if that's true.