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Did Hegseth quote fake Bible verse from Tarantino movie? Separating fact from 'Pulp Fiction'

Social media users spread a clip of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that allegedly showed him quoting a fake Bible verse from the Quentin Tarantino movie "Pulp Fiction" during a Pentagon worship service.

Some posts included a side-by-side comparison of Hegseth's speech and the associated dialogue from the movie. To verify the rumor, reporter Rae Deng broke down exactly what was said.

CNN reported on 'online rape academy,' but '62M men' figure misrepresents findings

Users shared the claim following a months-long CNN investigation into the dark online world of drugging and sexually assaulting women.

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Did Trump call Obama 'liberal dog,' order investigation into Catholic Church? Don't be fooled

A screenshot of an alleged Truth Social post by the president contained an incendiary statement against Pope Leo XIV.

Does video show sparse crowd for Vance at Turning Point USA event?

Reporting from the event showed many empty seats at the event in Athens, Georgia.

Inspecting claim California bill dubbed 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' would 'criminalize investigative journalism'?

In a TikTok video, Shirley himself claimed Americans would face "mass oppression" should the legislation pass. We set the record straight.

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Did Artemis II mission planning begin with Biden? We probed origin story

Posts online claimed plans for the Artemis II mission started during the Biden administration.

The astronauts for the operation might have been selected during the Biden administration, but it would be incorrect to say their selection was "how it all started." Reporter Emery Winter has the details.

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