After the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced a sudden closure, an image circulated online purportedly showing President Trump examining a large printout about the demolition of the Washington, D.C., landmark.

One post claimed a keen-eyed photographer caught Trump looking at the printout, which read "Kennedy Center demolished," through the window of his jet.

Reporter Laerke Christensen looked into the photo to verify whether it was authentic or fake. Plus, she broke down what we know about any plans to tear down the performing arts center.

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The rumor stems from a report claiming United took tank and fighter jet parts, among other items, to the country via passenger flights.

The claim spread online after Macklemore was removed as an opening act on Sheeran's tour for his pro-Palestine advocacy during a concert.

In the purported clip, Trump says of Iran, "You take their oil. That's what I'd do," adding, "You go in."

Celebrities are often at the center of AI-generated "glurge" claiming they performed various acts of kindness.

But this heartwarming story about actor Christian Bale is actually true.

He helped build 12 homes in a $22 million village in Palmdale, California, that aims to keep siblings in the foster-care system together.

Reporter Laerke Christensen has more on the project.