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Facts matter: Reports that Michael Jordan called for athletes to lose medals not credibleJul 27, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that Michael Jordan said that medals should be taken from athletes who kneel during the National Anthem and that Stephen Colbert is moving to CNN.
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Lake County veterans’ leader elected president of national advocacy groupJul 23, 2025 8:55 pm - Andrew Tangen, superintendent of the Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission, recently was elected president of the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers at the annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Trump didn’t close the bordersJul 20, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that President Donald Trump closed the borders to the U.S., a dolphin saved a snow leopard, sunscreen causes cancer and more.
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Facts Matter: Cloud seed not responsible for Texas floodsJul 12, 2025 2:57 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that cloud seeding caused the deadly floods in Texas.
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What’s in Bears stadium survey? Seating chart, ticket prices and ‘VIP tailgating’Jul 09, 2025 6:33 pm - The Bears are surveying season ticket holders on preferences for a new stadium, including seating, pricing and amenities.
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No evidence lone survivor of plane crash was arrestedJul 04, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims “the sole survivor of the plane crash, has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the incident.”
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Video was posted before U.S. airstrike on IranJun 29, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that a social media video shows the bombing of the Fordow complex in Iran, the Minnesota governor deleted posts about the suspect in a fatal shooting and more.
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Facts Matter: Attack helicopter not deployed for Los Angeles protestsJun 22, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that a U.S. Marine helicopter monitored protests in Los Angeles, air raid sirens were created in Britain to warn of a virus outbreak and more.
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Ad seeking paid protesters is a prankJun 15, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims an ad in Craigslist sought paid protestors for demonstrations in Los Angeles.
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Obama not involved with person supplying drugs to DiddyJun 08, 2025 7:56 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that former President Obama was linked to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ drug dealer, Barron Trump was rejected by Harvard and more.
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