Tag: Misinformation
Florida gets another legal challenge to new elections rules
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two more groups sued Florida over its new restrictive elections laws Monday, adding to a growing chorus of voter rights advocates...
Exodus of election officials raises concerns of partisanship
There is no shortage of job openings for local election officials in Michigan. It's the same in Pennsylvania. Wisconsin, too.
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Homicides are up, but GOP misleads with claims about blame
WASHINGTON — “SKYROCKETING MURDER RATES,” claimed the National Fraternal Order of Police. “An explosion of violent crime," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. “Democrat-run...
France freezes military ties with Central African Republic
PARIS — France has suspended military operations with Central African Republic, accusing its government of failing to respect political opposition and failing to stop...
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though...
UK hits vaccine milestone, warns of ‘deadly’ misinformation
LONDON — Three-quarters of Britain's adult population has received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, the government said Wednesday, as it warned...
Ex-officer pleads guilty in connection with fatal drug raid
HOUSTON — A former Houston police officer has pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with a 2019 drug raid that killed both homeowners.
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Scrutiny mounts of legacy of pioneering Northwest missionary
SPOKANE, Wash. — For generations Marcus Whitman has been widely viewed as an iconic figure from early Pacific Northwest history, a venerated Protestant missionary...
Iowa flap raises fears of politicized local election offices
DES MOINES, Iowa — It had been eight years since a Republican candidate even stepped forward to challenge Democrat Roxanna Moritz as the top...
Rioters blame their actions on 2020 election misinformation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Falsehoods about the election helped bring insurrectionists to the Capitol on Jan. 6, and now some who are facing criminal charges...