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VERIFY: Mail-in Ballots vs. Absentee Ballots

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VERIFY: Here’s what we know about TikTok and talk of a ban

There's still a lot of unknowns as lawmakers consider a potential ban, and how that would work.
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VERIFY: US Department of Education didn’t ask teachers to have legal wills ready, but some doing so anyway

A viewer asked if the Department of Education sent an advisory to teachers to write their wills as they prepare to return to schools amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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VERIFY: Department of Education did not advise teachers to write their wills

Teachers are writing their wills before going back to work during the pandemic independent of Department of Education guidance.
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VERIFY: Expert says wearing a mask at all is more important than the type you wear

An expert from Johns Hopkins Hospital breaks down what kinds of masks are most effective for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
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VERIFY: The best mask to use is one you can wear the longest

An expert from Johns Hopkins Medicine stresses that the best mask to use is one you're comfortable wearing for long periods of time.
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VERIFY: Viral political claims this week: July 27-31

A lot of serious news this week has been overshadowed by viral claims and rumors online. Our VERIFY team has been working non-stop to break down the claims.
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VERIFY: Video purports to show Trump on hot mic criticizing supporters over masks

A video being spread online that appears to show the president talking negatively about his supporters does not include genuine audio of him.
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VERIFY: Doctors' viral video shares false claims about hydroxychloroquine

The video was shared millions of times before being removed from social media sites. It contains multiple falsehoods.
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VERIFY: Viral video of doctors shares false claims about Hydroxychloroquine

The video was shared millions of times before being removed from social media sites. It contains multiple falsehoods.
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VERIFY: Yes, you should wash reusable face masks after using them

The CDC and WHO both recommend washing your face masks regularly to combat the spread of coronavirus.
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VERIFY: What researchers say about COVID-19 and long-term loss of smell and taste

A loss of smell and taste associated with COVID-19 can last for a few weeks or longer, a Johns Hopkins University surgeon told VERIFY.

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HSI Fayetteville disrupts major drug trafficking ring

Impressive lightning lights up the sky

Didn't expect to see this during a flood

Razorbacks to host Georgia, travel to Florida to complete 2020 football schedule

Bryce Stephens commits to Arkansas

Police search for suspect who opened fire at a Gravette park

Illegal Fentanyl Sales Skyrocketing in the River Valley, Law Enforcement Cracking Down

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: Mail-in Ballots vs. Absentee Ballots

VERIFY: Here’s what we know about TikTok and talk of a ban

VERIFY: US Department of Education didn’t ask teachers to have legal wills ready, but some doing so anyway

VERIFY: Department of Education did not advise teachers to write their wills

VERIFY: Expert says wearing a mask at all is more important than the type you wear

VERIFY: The best mask to use is one you can wear the longest

VERIFY: Viral political claims this week: July 27-31

VERIFY: Video purports to show Trump on hot mic criticizing supporters over masks

VERIFY: Doctors' viral video shares false claims about hydroxychloroquine

VERIFY: Viral video of doctors shares false claims about Hydroxychloroquine

VERIFY: Yes, you should wash reusable face masks after using them

VERIFY: What researchers say about COVID-19 and long-term loss of smell and taste

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