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2 months ago | 
cbsnews.com | Laura Doan |Cait Bladt
President Trump on Thursday repeated an unfounded claim on Truth Social that billions of dollars had "been stolen at USAID, and other agencies" and given "to the fake news media" to write favorable stories about Democrats. He said Politico had received $8 million. Trump's claim mischaracterizes the federal government's spending on subscriptions.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
msn.com | Cait Bladt
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
cbsnews.com | Cait Bladt |Alexander Hunter
Accusations that one wealthy couple, Stewart and Lynda Resnick, have been hoarding water needed to fight the Southern California wildfires have been spreading widely online. While the Resnicks do own water rights in the state, claims they are hoarding the supply or hindering the fight to control the blazes aren't true. Here's what we know. Who are the Resnicks? Stewart and Lynda Resnick own the Wonderful Company.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Cait Bladt |Nancy Chen |Kara Fellows
Generate Key TakeawaysIn the wake of a divisive election cycle full of misinformation, many families will be sitting down at the Thanksgiving table with loved ones who may not see eye-to-eye. In North Salem, New York, a seventh-grade media literacy class has been preparing for that challenge by learning how to have difficult but empathetic conversations.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
cbsnews.com | Cait Bladt
Class on how to parse fact and fiction online In the wake of a divisive election cycle full of misinformation, many families will be sitting down at the Thanksgiving table with loved ones who may not see eye-to-eye. In North Salem, New York, a seventh-grade media literacy class has been preparing for that challenge by learning how to have difficult but empathetic conversations.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
cbsnews.com | Anna Schecter |Cait Bladt
Replica guns create challenges for police Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram. Each ad appears to be in direct violation of Meta's own policies, raising questions about the company's ability to effectively moderate content. Some of the ads go even further, potentially violating local and federal laws. Meta has banned ads for the sale of firearms since 2016.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
cbsnews.com | Cait Bladt
In 2023, more than 12 million BB and pellet guns were bought in the United States. Many have roughly the same weight, markings and finishes as real guns. But these look-alike replica guns aren't federally required to have any clear indicators that they don't shoot bullets. In most states they are available for adults to purchase without background checks or restrictions. Despite not being classified as lethal weapons, having one has gotten people killed.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
news.yahoo.com | Cait Bladt |E.D. Cauchi |Sarah Metz |Anna Werner
In 2023, more than 12 million BB and pellet guns were bought in the United States. Many have roughly the same weight, markings and finishes as real guns. But these look-alike replica guns aren't federally required to have any clear indicators that they don't shoot bullets. In most states they are available for adults to purchase without background checks or restrictions. Despite not being classified as lethal weapons, having one has gotten people killed.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
aol.com | Cait Bladt |E.D. Cauchi |Sarah Metz |Anna Werner
October 2, 2024 at 7:18 PM CBS NewsIn 2023, more than 12 million BB and pellet guns were bought in the United States. Many have roughly the same weight, markings and finishes as real guns. But these look-alike replica guns aren't federally required to have any clear indicators that they don't shoot bullets. In most states they are available for adults to purchase without background checks or restrictions. Despite not being classified as lethal weapons, having one has gotten people killed.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Cait Bladt |E.D. Cauchi |Sarah Metz |Anna Werner
In 2023, more than 12 million BB and pellet guns were bought in the United States. Many have roughly the same weight, markings and finishes as real guns. But these look-alike replica guns aren't federally required to have any clear indicators that they don't shoot bullets. In most states they are available for adults to purchase without background checks or restrictions. Despite not being classified as lethal weapons, having one has gotten people killed.
