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Taking 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 they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Pres...

DATE: Oct 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

‘Peanuts’ comic celebrates 70th anniversary with art

NEW YORK – The virus pandemic won’t stop Charlie Brown, Snoopy or the “Peanuts” gang from marking an important birthday and they’re hoping to raise the spirits of sick kids while they celebr...

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19

Positive results comes just hours after announcement White House aide has virus

DATE: Oct 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Pageant powerhouse Venezuela holds virtual beauty contest

CARACAS, Venezuela – For the first time in decades of Miss Venezuela competitions, the pageant powerhouse’s so-called “most beautiful night” will not be live as organizers try to put on a co...

DATE: Sep 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Australian offers coffee, chat from kitchen window

It all started when Rick Everett walked out of his home in Sydney and put up a sign on his kitchen window that read: “Free coffee to combat the virus.” It was March, and the Austr...

DATE: Sep 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Taking 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 they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Pres...

DATE: Sep 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

WWII veterans to gather in Hawaii amid pandemic

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Several dozen aging U.S. veterans, including some who were in Tokyo Bay as swarms of warplanes buzzed overhead and nations converged to end World War II, will gather o...

DATE: Aug 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Taking a look at false claims around Kamala Harris

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. This week, Not Real News focuses on false news that spread about Sen. Kamala Harris after presump...

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Taking 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 they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Pres...

DATE: Jul 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Queen Elizabeth II makes centenarian a knight

LONDON – In the end, Sir Tom didn’t need to rise. On a day infused with emotion, Queen Elizabeth II tapped the blade of a sword once owned by her father on the slender shoulders o...

DATE: Jul 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Comet streaking past Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A newly discovered comet is streaking past Earth, providing a stunning nighttime show after buzzing the sun and expanding its tail. Comet Neowise – the brig...

DATE: Jul 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Redskins undergoing ‘thorough review’ of team name

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Redskins are undergoing a “thorough review” of their nickname. The team said Friday it has been talking to the NFL for weeks about the subject. In...

DATE: Jul 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nation & World