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VERIFY: What do 'antifa' and 'boogaloo' mean?
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VERIFY: Fact-checking photos and claims from the nationwide protests
Photos, videos and claims about the protests in Minneapolis have spread online, but not all of it is true.
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VERIFY: Tear gas is banned from war, but not banned for use by law enforcement internationally
Is it legal for police officers to use tear gas on protesters? We break down when the chemical irritant can and can't be used.
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VERIFY: Were protesters tear-gassed to clear the way for Trump's walk to church?
What counts as tear gas? The president's campaign is demanding retractions amid outrage over how demonstrators were dispersed in Washington.
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VERIFY: Were protesters tear-gassed to clear the way for Trump's walk to church?
What counts as tear gas? The president's campaign is demanding retractions amid outrage over how demonstrators were dispersed.
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VERIFY: Fact-checking claims about pallets of bricks in protest spots
People have taken photos and videos of bricks near protest sites across the country, but at least some have been there since before protests began.
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VERIFY: Some rubber bullets have metal inside, are classified 'less lethal'
Rubber bullets sound like they would be safe. They're actually considered "less lethal" and there are calls to restrict them.
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VERIFY: Yes, tear gas can help spread COVID-19
The VERIFY team spoke with one of our medical correspondents who explained how tear gas actually helps spread the virus.
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VERIFY: Why you should worry about water in pipes before buildings reopen
As buildings start to reopen from quarantines, the CDC and EPA are raising health concerns about stagnant water when pipes are not flushed.
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VERIFY: It’s unlikely to get COVID-19 from wastewater
The VERIFY team spoke to the experts to see how high the risks are.
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VERIFY: Facebook chain message incorrectly claims contact tracing apps track your phone contacts
Chain messages about two contact tracing apps say they automatically read and track your phone's contact list. But that's not how either app works.
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VERIFY: Fact-checking this week's coronavirus claims
The VERIFY team is compiling each week's coronavirus fact-checks. Here's a look at what you should know for the week of May 22.
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VERIFY: Fact-checking photos and claims from the nationwide protests
Photos, videos and claims about the protests in Minneapolis have spread online, but not all of it is true.
verify
VERIFY: Tear gas is banned from war, but not banned for use by law enforcement internationally
Is it legal for police officers to use tear gas on protesters? We break down when the chemical irritant can and can't be used.
verify
VERIFY: Were protesters tear-gassed to clear the way for Trump's walk to church?
What counts as tear gas? The president's campaign is demanding retractions amid outrage over how demonstrators were dispersed in Washington.
verify
VERIFY: Were protesters tear-gassed to clear the way for Trump's walk to church?
What counts as tear gas? The president's campaign is demanding retractions amid outrage over how demonstrators were dispersed.
verify
VERIFY: Fact-checking claims about pallets of bricks in protest spots
People have taken photos and videos of bricks near protest sites across the country, but at least some have been there since before protests began.
verify
VERIFY: Some rubber bullets have metal inside, are classified 'less lethal'
Rubber bullets sound like they would be safe. They're actually considered "less lethal" and there are calls to restrict them.
coronavirus
VERIFY: Yes, tear gas can help spread COVID-19
The VERIFY team spoke with one of our medical correspondents who explained how tear gas actually helps spread the virus.
verify
VERIFY: Why you should worry about water in pipes before buildings reopen
As buildings start to reopen from quarantines, the CDC and EPA are raising health concerns about stagnant water when pipes are not flushed.
coronavirus
VERIFY: It’s unlikely to get COVID-19 from wastewater
The VERIFY team spoke to the experts to see how high the risks are.
coronavirus
VERIFY: Facebook chain message incorrectly claims contact tracing apps track your phone contacts
Chain messages about two contact tracing apps say they automatically read and track your phone's contact list. But that's not how either app works.
verify
VERIFY: Fact-checking this week's coronavirus claims
The VERIFY team is compiling each week's coronavirus fact-checks. Here's a look at what you should know for the week of May 22.
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