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VERIFY: Fact-checking photos and claims from the Minneapolis protests

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VERIFY: Facebook chain message incorrectly claims contact tracing apps track your phone contacts

Chain messages about two contact tracing apps say they automatically read and track your phone's contact list. But that's not how either app works.
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VERIFY: Fact-checking this week's coronavirus claims

The VERIFY team is compiling each week's coronavirus fact-checks. Here's a look at what you should know for the week of May 22.
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VERIFY: Fact-checking coronavirus claims week of May 22

The VERIFY team is compiling each week's coronavirus fact-checks every Friday. Here's a look at what you should know for the week of May 22.
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VERIFY: No, NASA didn't find a parallel universe where time runs backward

Some wild story headlines claimed NASA had detected a parallel universe, but the reality of the situation is much less exciting.
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VERIFY: Viral post on 'new CDC guidelines' oversimplifies real information

The post claims to show 'new CDC guidelines' for schools trying to reopen. The VERIFY team found they’re accurate, but leave out the full information.
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VERIFY: Viral post of 'new CDC guidelines' oversimplifies real information

The post claims to show 'new CDC guidelines' for schools trying to reopen. They’re accurate, but leave out the full information.
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VERIFY: Llamas offer promise to prevent or treat COVID-19

The tiny antibodies in llamas might be used in inhalers to fight off the coronavirus, researchers say
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VERIFY: Misleading claims make facemasks appear dangerous

Our VERIFY team found that there’s almost no evidence wearing facemasks can lead to carbon dioxide poisoning.
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VERIFY: Examining studies that COVID-19 could be transmitted by speaking

The VERIFY team contacted the sources and to find out what happens among those who speak louder than others.
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VERIFY: Is COVID-19 causing Kawasaki disease in children?

Physicians have called the new symptoms 'Pediatric Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome' as it’s a combination of features.
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VERIFY: Smokers are not at less risk from coronavirus

Headlines citing a recent study are claiming that smokers are at less risk of COVID-19, but the science leans the other way.

Portland mayor: Actions of rioters unconscionable, don’t honor George Floyd

Timeline, videos: Riot in Portland in response to death of George Floyd

Occasional Thunder in the Valley, Severe Weather Occurring Across Part of Central & Eastern Oregon

Lightning strikes in Seattle

NBA targeting July 31 return date; 30-team return 'unlikely'

Family matters: Southridge HS star taking talents to University of Portland to play for her father

People gather in downtown Seattle to protest death of George Floyd in Minneapolis

Cities prepare for more unrest, some states call in National Guard

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VERIFY: Fact-checking photos and claims from the Minneapolis protests

VERIFY: Facebook chain message incorrectly claims contact tracing apps track your phone contacts

VERIFY: Fact-checking this week's coronavirus claims

VERIFY: Fact-checking coronavirus claims week of May 22

VERIFY: No, NASA didn't find a parallel universe where time runs backward

VERIFY: Viral post on 'new CDC guidelines' oversimplifies real information

VERIFY: Viral post of 'new CDC guidelines' oversimplifies real information

VERIFY: Llamas offer promise to prevent or treat COVID-19

VERIFY: Misleading claims make facemasks appear dangerous

VERIFY: Examining studies that COVID-19 could be transmitted by speaking

VERIFY: Is COVID-19 causing Kawasaki disease in children?

VERIFY: Smokers are not at less risk from coronavirus

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