WASHINGTON (AP) — The new head of the Social Security Administration said Wednesday that deceased centenarians are “not necessarily receiving benefits,” contradicting claims that tens of millions ...

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U.S. President Donald Trump has appeared to accuse Ukraine of being responsible for the war with Russia, amid a barrage of claims from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Speaking to reporters, Trum...

As the third anniversary of Russia’s Ukraine invasion nears, United States President Donald Trump has offered a false version of history. US and Russian representatives held talks in Saudi Arabia ...

Recent reports of the death of the Washington, DC, housing market are greatly exaggerated, according to listing data and local real estate agents. In recent days, false claims have circulated widel...

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Alex Brandon/AP Washington CNN — President Donald Trump moved at a blistering pace in his first month back in the White House. He lied fast and furious, too. In speeches, interviews, exchanges wit...

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has refuted claims of a Class 12 Physical Education paper leak, calling them baseless. The board warned students against falling for misinformation....

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