Snopes.com - That COVID-19 death stat, a doctored Chris Evans photo, GOP abortion site takedown, and Biden's face mask

​ WEDNESDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker 15 September 2021 Tonight: That COVID-19 death stat, a doctored Chris Evans photo, GOP abortion site takedown, and Biden's face mask ​ Did 1 in 500 US Residents Die From COVID-19 by September 2021? In September 2021, CNN reported that the United States had reached a bleak statistical milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic: As of Sept. 14, 2021, one in every 500 U.S. residents had died from the virus since the first recorded fatalities in early 2020.  Dan MacGuill reports. Read More URGENT: Save Our Snopes Dear Debunker readers, Four years ago, we launched a GoFundMe campaign to fight off legal threats, SLAPP lawsuits, and a takeover attempt by hostile shareholders. Many of you stood up and helped, and we cannot tell you how much we appreciate it. We thought we’d have good news to share with you by now, but that is unfortunately not the case. Although every major court ruling has been in our favor so far, the point of these lawsuits has been — always — to bleed Snopes dry. Now, on the verge of trial, the years of constant legal battles have your favorite fact-checkers in need of rescue. That’s why we’re launching one more campaign to Save Our Snopes. Will you help us? Contribute Fact Checks and Original Reporting Did Chris Evans Wear a ‘Keep America Trumpless’ Shirt? No, but the "Captain America" actor did once refer to the former president as a "come to life toilet." Read Story. Yes, Activists Took Down the Texas GOP’s Website Over Restrictive Abortion Law The hacker group Anonymous took credit for the vandalism. Read Story. Did Biden Pull Down His Mask at 9/11 Ceremony? They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Read Story. View Latest Fact Checks Entertainment Rumors, legends, and lore about Hollywood, the entertainment industry, and its many stars. Read More News Trump Aides Aim to Build GOP Opposition to Afghan Refugees As tens of thousands of Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban arrive in the U.S., a handful of former Trump administration officials are working to turn Republicans against them. Read More Biles Tells Congress ‘Enough is Enough’ After Gymnast Abuse Biles blamed not only USA Gymnastics but also federal law enforcement that “turned a blind eye” to the crimes as hundreds of young athletes were abused. Read More Sand, Catan, Piñatas Lead Toy Hall of Fame Finalists Cabbage Patch Kids, the rosy-cheeked dolls that left store shelves picked clean during the first big holiday toy craze, are up for a spot in the National Toy Hall of Fame. Read More

View Latest News Staff Pick ​ Yes, Tennis Player Grigor Dimitrov Helped an Ailing Ball Kid The incident occurred during near-100-degree temperatures. Read More