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Top headlines: Rumored Trump admin quote & Michael Jordan video

Your Monday roundup of the most popular rumors over the past week.

MONDAY EDITION

YOUR ROUNDUP OF TOP RUMORS

From a rumor about the Trump administration allegedly saying "we don't know where" the sun goes at night to placing a video showing Michael Jordan touching a young boy at the Daytona 500 in full context, these were the headlines that generated the most buzz over the past week.

A white man wearing a dark suit smiles in front of an orange background.

Did Trump admin say 'we don't know where' sun goes at night?

The claim spread after the Trump administration revoked a scientific finding that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases threaten public health.

136,190 views

A white woman's side profile is shown looking to the right while raising her hand. The seal that says DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE can be seen behind her.

19 false or misleading Pam Bondi rumors, investigated

Bondi's DOJ tenure has given rise to widespread misinformation — much of it directed at the attorney general herself.

110,801 views

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A white man looks at a group of white girls wearing white dresses and blindfolds. A man is shown in front of the group looking at the camera.

Alleged image of Trump and blindfolded girls isn't what it seems

One social media user dared "someone" to say a photo didn't show Trump. We took up the challenge.

98,380 views

A large crowd of people stand. Highlighted is a young white boy and a Black man, who is touching the back of his wet shirt.

Video of Michael Jordan touching boy at Daytona 500 is real, but claims about intent are speculative

The child's father, Daytona 500 winner Tyler Reddick, told a radio host, "I don't see what other people see when it comes to this."

83,106 views

A crowd of men wearing white hats and black shirts stand in a crowd. Confetti rain down on them. The man in front is smiling widely at a tropy he holds above his head.

Did Seahawks decline White House visit? What we know

Social media users claimed Seattle's Super Bowl champions declined an invitation, but evidence is lacking.

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