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Was US Capitol Unlocked With Code on Jan. 6? What We Do Know, What We Don't
Posts on Twitter and Reddit seen by Newsweek Fact Check team claim that January 6 protestors were let in through a security-coded door at the U.S. Capitol.
Fact Check: Was Clarence Thomas Lone Dissenter on Trump Jan. 6 Documents?
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing new criticism amid reports alleging his wife was in contact with Trump campaign representatives.
Fact Check: Were There Armed Protesters at the Capitol on January 6?
As the House determines whether Donald Trump broke the law, the actions of the U.S. Capitol crowds on January 6, 2021, are yet again under scrutiny.
Did AR-15 Sales Surge After Uvalde? What We Do Know, What We Don't
The aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting has drawn focus toward the sale and regulation of the gun used to commit the atrocity: The AR-15 rifle.
Why Are BTS Meeting President Joe Biden at the White House?
Newsweek takes a look into when BTS are set to meet Joe Biden, and why the popular K-pop band are joining the Commander In Chief.
Fact Check: Did Different Men 'Pose' as 'Father' of Uvalde Shooting Victim?
Days after the Uvalde school shooting at Robb Elementary School, Texas, insensitive and fictitious narratives have emerged online targeting the victims.
Fact Check: Is Kevin Spacey, Ghislaine Maxwell Royal Throne Photo Real?
A photo shows Kevin Spacey, who faces new sex assault charges, and convicted sex-trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell sat in Buckingham Palace's Throne Room.
Fact Check: Did Australia Solve Mass Shootings by 'Surrendering' Its Guns?
The tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has led to an outcry for new gun control laws in the U.S and comparisons with other nations' policies.
Uvalde Suspect Salvador Ramos Trans Claims—What We Do Know, What We Don't
Salvador Ramos, the suspect in the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, was labeled as trans and an undocumented immigrant despite the lack of evidence.
Fact Check: Is Monkeypox a Symptom Of 'Vaccine-Acquired AIDS'?
Since the outbreak of monkeypox cases, social media posts claim there might be a link with COVID-19 vaccinations.
Did Elon Musk Predict Sex Harassment 'Smear'? The Timeline Is Doubtful
Elon Musk, the world's richest man and Tesla CEO, was accused of sexual harassing an employee of his SpaceX company as the billionaire prepares to buy Twitter.
Is Bitcoin an Inflation Hedge? Cryptocurrency Experts Weigh in
Newsweek spoke to finance academics about whether the world's first cryptocurrency can weather inflation.
Fact Check: Was Nevada Mom Cut Off for Reading 'Graphic' School Assignment?
A video that went viral on Twitter shows a mother complaining to her school district leaders about her daughter being given a "pornographic" reading assignment.
Parents Are Driving Hours for Baby Formula Only to Exit Stores Empty-Handed
"This is so sad! I really wonder about what will happen when people get really desperate," said Theresa Marchese Babb who runs a group to find baby formula.
Moms Will Run Out of Baby Formula in One Month: 'It's Nowhere to Be Found'
"I have enough for probably a month or so, but I don't know what's going to happen after that," one mother said.
Fact Check: Did Trump Make SCOTUS Picks to End Roe v. Wade, as AOC Claims?
The former president's position on the landmark abortion ruling has been scrutinized in light of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court leak.
Fact Check: Did Johnny Depp's Kids Testify Against Amber Heard In Court?
A video posted on YouTube implies that the actor's children took the stand in the defamation trial filed by Depp and defended their father.
Fact Check: Did Johnson & Johnson Owner Attend Trump Rally in Pennsylvania?
The former president has claimed his influence and support extends to the head of one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world.
These States Do Not Have Daylight Saving Time
Not everybody will be 'springing forward' this Sunday. Find out which states will not see their clocks change.
Record-Breaking Fish Normally Found in Atlantic Caught in Georgia River
Timmhy Woods's catch was the second record-breaking hickory chad caught in the Ogeechee River in just over a year.
Mail Carrier's Intuition Saved Elderly Woman's Life After Wellness Check
The postal worker noticed the woman did not collect her mail for several days, which prompted her to ask her postmaster to request a wellness check from police.
3 Die After Shoveling Snow During Northeastern Snowstorm, Police Say
According to reports, a fourth person, described as an elderly woman, died inside her vehicle sometime on Saturday, she was discovered by a snow plow driver.
Elementary School Employee Allegedly Hides Camera in Student Bathroom
One student was reportedly "distraught" when he found the camera and told officials straight away.
Bar Fires Employee Behind 'Catch the Virus' Promo After Losing Customers
"Come see the show, maybe catch the virus, or just stay home and whine," the bar proclaimed in a now-deleted Facebook post.
Parents Face Endangerment, Fentanyl Charges After Infant Found Dead in Crib
While the official cause of death has not been released, local news outlets have suggested it may have been drug-induced.
Woman Marvels at Boy Charged With Carjacking Her 'Skipping' to Join Crime
"He actually skipped like a child all the way up, skipping like a little—like young kids do," said one of the victims.
Nurse Steals Lottery Tickets After Store Clerk Shot Dead by Robbers
The woman checked the clerk's wounds and called 911 before pocketing the lottery tickets, officers said.
Road Rage Shooting Captured by In-Car Camera Viewed More Than 450K Times
The driver can be seen firing 11 shots at a motorist who honked at him for cutting him off on an interstate.
County Becomes First to Change 'Fully Vaccinated' Definition
Proof of a booster shot for COVID-19 will be required in Maui County, Hawaii, for things like restaurants, bars, and gyms.
Dog Escapes Kennel, Has Overnight Party in Animal Shelter
Gilligan's late-night antics not only went viral on social media but also brought in an influx of donations for his shelter.