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Verify: No, Dr. Fauci didn't say masks caused bacterial pneumonia deaths in Spanish flu

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VERIFY: No, Dr. Fauci didn't blame masks for 1918 Spanish flu deaths

A viral claim said Dr. Fauci published a study linking bacterial pneumonia in the 1918 flu pandemic to people wearing masks. It's false. Here's what we found.
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VERIFY: Viral claims about a hidden message in Joe Biden’s logo are false

VERIFY viewers wanted to know if a viral claim about Joe Biden’s campaign logo had any truth to it. It’s false.
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VERIFY: No, Joe Biden has not flip-flopped on fracking in the last 5 months

People claim in the last few months presidential hopeful Joe Biden has switched stances on 'fracking.' His own words show he has not.
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VERIFY: Study shows mouthwash may inactivate coronavirus, but not a cure

The study found that mouthwash may help make dental visits a little safer but ultimately does not replace the need for masks and social distancing.
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VERIFY: Mouthwash may help combat COVID-19, but it's not a cure

A study found mouthwash may inactivate coronaviruses in your mouth and sinuses, but this doesn't replace the need for masks or social distancing.
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VERIFY: Fact-checking the second presidential debate

Our VERIFY researchers fact-checked what President Trump and Joe Biden said during the second and final presidential debate.
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VERIFY: Fact-checking the final debate between Trump, Biden

Our VERIFY researchers fact-checked what President Trump and Joe Biden said during their final debate before Election Day.
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VERIFY: Why Trump’s $200 Medicare discount cards are under question

Several governmental departments will have to approve the proposal before the discount cards can be dispersed.
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VERIFY: Yes, Trump can run again in 2024 if he loses the 2020 election.

A VERIFY viewer asked the team whether Trump would still be eligible in the next election if he lost in 2020.
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VERIFY: Yes, Trump can run again in 2024 if he loses the 2020 election

A VERIFY viewer asked the team whether Donald Trump would still be eligible in the next election if he lost in 2020.
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VERIFY: Yes, people can be paid for political ad testimonials

A VERIFY viewer asked if the people giving testimonials in political ads can be paid for their appearance.

Traffic backed up for miles on west I-40 at mile marker 328 in Oklahoma after semi collision

All things Halloween 2020: Arkansas events, holiday headlines, weather, COVID-19 guidance and more

Rainy and cloudy once again today with cool temperatures

Tree debris strewn everywhere after Zeta

Week 8: Vote for Yarnell’s Sweetest Play of the Week

Football Friday Night Scoreboard

All things Halloween 2020: Arkansas events, holiday headlines, weather, COVID-19 guidance and more

Volkswagen recalls Jettas to fix fuel leaks that can cause fires

Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

Verify: No, Dr. Fauci didn't say masks caused bacterial pneumonia deaths in Spanish flu

VERIFY: No, Dr. Fauci didn't blame masks for 1918 Spanish flu deaths

VERIFY: Viral claims about a hidden message in Joe Biden’s logo are false

VERIFY: No, Joe Biden has not flip-flopped on fracking in the last 5 months

VERIFY: Study shows mouthwash may inactivate coronavirus, but not a cure

VERIFY: Mouthwash may help combat COVID-19, but it's not a cure

VERIFY: Fact-checking the second presidential debate

VERIFY: Fact-checking the final debate between Trump, Biden

VERIFY: Why Trump’s $200 Medicare discount cards are under question

VERIFY: Yes, Trump can run again in 2024 if he loses the 2020 election.

VERIFY: Yes, Trump can run again in 2024 if he loses the 2020 election

VERIFY: Yes, people can be paid for political ad testimonials

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