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Did Mike Johnson refuse to meet veterans protesting Iran war, who were then arrested? Here's the real story

A rumor spread that House Speaker Mike Johnson refused to meet with a group of military veterans who sought to ask him to stop funding the Iran war, who were then zip-tied and arrested.

While it's true veterans gathered in a congressional building demanding to meet with Johnson about ending the war, we found that's not the full story. Reporter Anna Rascouët-Paz separated fact from fiction.

Did Trump request prayers for Allah to open 'Strait of Hormel'?

Social media users shared an alleged image of a presidential X post weeks after Trump truly ended a social post with "Praise be to Allah."

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Will US ban World Cup attendees over antisemitism online? We investigated

The Trump administration said in an executive order it wants to keep out people with "hostile attitudes" toward the U.S.

Did Wil Wheaton say Tucker Carlson is 'not forgiven' after apology for backing Trump?

The quote from the "Stand by Me" star spread after the conservative commentator said he would be "tormented" for supporting the president.

Did NHL star Sidney Crosby donate $12.4M to build 75 homes for Pittsburgh homeless shelter initiative?

The feel-good story claimed Crosby funded more than 180 beds for Pittsburgh's homeless, but there's no evidence that happened.

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What to know about 'Jews and animals not allowed' sign at Kyrgyzstan hotel

A photo spread online allegedly showing a sign at a Kyrgyzstan hotel that read, "Jews and animals are not allowed!"

One X user who shared the photograph called it "shocking." Reporter Laerke Christensen inspected.

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