Did Sean Hannity Push a Conspiracy Theory on ‘Islamic Training Camps’ in the U.S.?
The Fox News host was part of a long line of right-wing rhetoric demonizing Muslims.
9/11 Attack on America
‘This is America. Like It or Leave It’
Years before he took office, a Georgia lawmaker drew attention for attacking “political correctness.”
Fort Hood Suspect Nidal Hasan Was An Advisor In Obama's Homeland Security Team-Fiction!
This is a forwarded email has a link to Department of Homeland Security Policy Institute report called “Thinking Anew—Security Priorities for the Next Administration” that was hosted at George Washington University. The report lists suspected terrorist U.S. Army Major Nidal Hassan as a “Task Force Participant.” The eRumor says that this is the reason that President Obama warned us not to jump to conclusions about Major Hassan, suggested that there be a delay in the congressional investigation and why Congress was not briefed before the press leak.
4,000 Israelis did not show up for work on the day of the WTC attacks-Fiction!
Four Thousand Israelis Who Worked in The World Trade Center Did Not Show up for Work on the Day of the Terrorist Attacks–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This eRumor says that when the attacks took place on September 11, there was immediate mourning of 4,000 Israelis who worked in the towers and who were killed. Then, …
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Vermont teddy bears for terrorist victims-Truth!
Vermont Teddy Bears for Children Affected by the Terrorist Attacks on September 11–Truth! but Now Over! Summary of eRumor: The Vermont Teddy Bear company is asking you to come to their site and pick out a bear to be sent to the children who lost loved ones in New York and Washington D.C. There …
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9/11 Survivor stories: Adam Mayblum-Truth!
The Story of Adam Mayblum, a Survivor at the World Trade Center-Truth! Summary of eRumor: This is an email from a man named Adam Mayblum who was on the 87th floor of the World Trade Center, tower one. The Truth: Adam Mayblum is real and his story has been related in a …
Ollie North warned of Osama Bin Laden-Fiction!
Oliver North Warned of the Terrorism of Osama Bin Laden during the Iran-Contra Hearings in 1987–Fiction! Summary of eRumor:Oliver North allegedly told a congressional hearing that he had installed a security system in his home because of threats to his family by Osama Bin Laden. Later versions of the story say the person questioning …
Daisy the dog that saved nearly 1,000 people on 9/11-Fiction!
Daisy, the Guide Dog That Saved 967 People in the World Trade Center on September 11–Fiction! Summary of eRumor:The story of a golden retriever named Daisy that was the guide dog for James Crane, a blind worker in the World Trade Center in New York. On the day of the terrorist attacks, James was …
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Letter to the Editor From Radio and Television Minister Charles Stanley about the Terrorists-Fiction!
Letter to the Editor From a North Carolina Minister, “An American Grandfather”-Truth! Summary of eRumor:This is said to be a letter written by North Carolina minister Charles Stanley with his comments about the terrorists. It claims that the letter was sent to every major newspaper in the world. The Truth: This is being circulated …
‘Avoid Shopping Malls on Halloween’
Not long after the 9-11 attacks of 2001, a chain email sowed fears of a second strike.