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Verify is on a mission to separate fact from fiction in news and social media. We respect truth above all and believe in transparency. If you see a story online or hear a rumor you want verified, let us know. Just tell us your name, city and the story you'd like us to Verify. All submissions may be used in a Verify segment or promotion.

VERIFY: No, Facebook didn't endorse President Trump

VERIFY: No, Facebook didn't endorse President Trump

VERIFY: No, Facebook didn't endorse President Trump

It's a Warren ad with a simple headline: 'Breaking News...Facebook just endorsed Donald Trump for re-election.' But it's a false claim - and done to prove a point.

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VERIFY: Why Warren made an ad falsely claiming Facebook endorsed Trump

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VERIFY: California power outages don't mean your cell service is gone

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VERIFY: No, Trump wouldn't be able to run for a 3rd term if the Senate voted against impeachment

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VERIFY: How whistleblowing works and why this one is different

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VERIFY: How a phone call, a whistleblower and Ukraine led to an impeachment inquiry

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VERIFY: Does Uber charge you more based on your battery level?

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VERIFY: Breaking down the Venmo phishing scam

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VERIFY: Facts about the attacks on Saudi Arabia oil refineries and the repercussions

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VERIFY: No, asylum seekers don't get more money than Social Security recipients do

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VERIFY: Checking the accuracy of hurricane forecasts

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VERIFY: Fact-checking claims and rumors about Hurricane Dorian

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VERIFY: California power outages don't mean your cell service is gone

VERIFY: California power outages don't mean your cell service is gone

While it may seem logical that no power equals no cell service, the reality is that cell providers have taken steps to keep service up.

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VERIFY: Are disabled and LGBT asylum-seekers exempt from deportation rule?

VERIFY: Are disabled and LGBT asylum-seekers exempt from deportation rule?

Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro made a series of claims Monday, saying CBP staffers were sending disabled and LGBT asylum seekers back to Mexico.

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VERIFY: No, President Trump can't run for a 3rd term if Senate voted against impeachment

VERIFY: No, President Trump can't run for a 3rd term if Senate voted against impeachment

New claims are adding more noise to an already complex situation. Social media comments say Trump could run two more times if acquitted by the Senate on impeachment.

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VERIFY: How whistleblowing works and why this one is different

VERIFY: How whistleblowing works and why this one is different

The VERIFY team is stepping back from Ukraine and the president's phone call for a moment to focus on the U.S. policies that control whistleblowing.

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VERIFY: How a phone call, a whistleblower and Ukraine led to an impeachment inquiry

VERIFY: How a phone call, a whistleblower and Ukraine led to an impeachment inquiry

As everyone continues to talk about the impeachment inquiry into the president’s actions with Ukraine, the VERIFY team is taking a look at what led to the situation.

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VERIFY: Does Uber charge you more if your battery is low?

VERIFY: Does Uber charge you more if your battery is low?

A viral social media post claimed an Uber ride could cost you more if your phone has a lower battery percentage. The VERIFY team put this claim to the test.

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VERIFY: How the Saudi Arabia oil refinery attacks affect the US oil supply

VERIFY: How the Saudi Arabia oil refinery attacks affect the US oil supply

An attack on oil refineries in Saudi Arabia has a lot of people focused on crude oil prices. We asked our VERIFY team to find out what it means for your money.

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VERIFY: How accurate are WebMD results?

VERIFY: How accurate are WebMD results?

Viewer Salvatore H. wanted to know if the results he got off WebMD were accurate. Turns out there's research on that.

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VERIFY: 'Palindrome week' isn't once in a century. Oh, and it's really 10 days long.

VERIFY: 'Palindrome week' isn't once in a century. Oh, and it's really 10 days long.

The dates from 9/10/19 through 9/19/19 are all palindromes. But it's not that rare and it's not the last one this century.

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VERIFY: Claim says photo shows immigrant with 'smallpox' at southern border

VERIFY: Claim says photo shows immigrant with 'smallpox' at southern border

It's a claim that keeps on growing. First there was a false one of smallpox and tuberculosis... now there are pictures, and the VERIFY team is looking into them.

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VERIFY: No, asylum seekers don't get more money than Social Security recipients

VERIFY: No, asylum seekers don't get more money than Social Security recipients

The VERIFY team has what you need to know about a viral claim that's been popping up over the past 15 years. It's false, yet it continues to be re-posted.

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VERIFY: Checking the accuracy of hurricane forecasts

VERIFY: Checking the accuracy of hurricane forecasts

While the memes and jokes about bad hurricane forecasts are entertaining, the VERIFY team is looking into whether they are accurate.

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