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Claim the US military has mandated some vaccines since the Revolutionary War needs context

President Joe Biden said he’s directing the Department of Defense to work on a plan to require the COVID-19 vaccine for service members.
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VERIFY: Masks do not reduce oxygen intake for kids

With all of the rumors, we want to separate fact from fiction so you can make an informed decision on how to send your child back to school.

Coronavirus

Yes, at least 95% of people currently hospitalized for COVID-19 are unvaccinated

Hospitals, health organizations and government health officials confirm at least 95% of American COVID-19 hospital patients are unvaccinated.
Science

Yes, genetically modified mosquitoes do exist, but they don’t bite and aren’t harmful to humans

Oxitec says its genetically modified mosquitoes are safe for humans and the environments in which they're being released.
National

False claims circulate online after NATO announces HQ in Norfolk, Va., is 'fully operational'

Since a July ceremony announced the new NATO headquarters in Norfolk, Va., is fully staffed, false claims have circulated online. VERIFY investigated those claims.

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Investigations into officer wrongdoing plummet following the adoption of body cams

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Tropics: Watching activity near the African coast

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Americans take silver, bronze in men's 200 meters at Olympics

What country is SUI at the Olympics?

Americans take silver, bronze in men's 200 meters at Olympics

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Claim the US military has mandated some vaccines since the Revolutionary War needs context

VERIFY: Masks do not reduce oxygen intake for kids

Yes, at least 95% of people currently hospitalized for COVID-19 are unvaccinated

Yes, genetically modified mosquitoes do exist, but they don’t bite and aren’t harmful to humans

False claims circulate online after NATO announces HQ in Norfolk, Va., is 'fully operational'

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Yes, Olympians from some countries get paid more than US athletes for winning medals

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