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What Is Amtrak's Relationship to the Government? Three Amtrak Myths Debunked
Amtrak was created by Congress in 1970 as a private, for-profit business with the government as the majority stockholder. NBC News' Luke Russert explains the complicated relationship between the government and Amtrak.
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Are Body Cameras the Answer to Police Misconduct?
Every time there is a high profile incident of police misconduct, body cameras are put forth as the solution but they aren't the panacea people make them out to be. NBC News' Jon Schuppe breaks down three myths about body cameras.
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A Reality Check On California's Drought
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Is California facing a historic dry spell or are historic dry spells part of the state's history?
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Female Jihadis: What Role Do Women Play in ISIS?
Despite its reputation for radical views towards women, ISIS has managed to recruit women to join its cause. Here's a look at three things you may not know about women in ISIS.
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Super Bowl Debunker: Will the Halftime Flush Wreak Havoc?
For years there's been a rumor that everyone flushing during halftime causes problems for sewer systems. Find out the truth about this and other Super Bowl tales.
2015 State of the Union
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Three Myths Behind the State of the Union
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Chuck Todd Debunks three of the most common myths surrounding the State of the Union speech.
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Debunked: The 3 Biggest Keystone XL Pipeline Myths
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The Keystone XL pipeline is hailed as an economic boon, and vilified as an environmental disaster in the making. Here are three of the biggest myths around the massive pipeline.
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Change Your Password: Three Data Security Myths, Debunked
What can the average person do to protect themselves from an online data breach? Maybe not what you think. Here, NBC News' Jon Schuppe deubunks misconceptions about data security.
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Razors in Apples? Halloween Horrors You Shouldn't Fear
Rebecca Davis
Enjoy your candy free of fear by learning the truth about three big Halloween myths.
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Getting Hot in Here: Climate Change Myths, Debunked
The University of Michigan's Paul N. Edwards untangles some misinformation around our warming planet and the repercussions.
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What the SPF?! Debunking Three Myths About Your Tan
Dr. Nancy Snyderman
Dr. Nancy debunks three myths surrounding sunscreen.
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Dr. Nancy: What Are the Biggest Alzheimer's Myths?
Dr. Nancy Snyderman looks at three common myths related to Alzheimer's and your brain.
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Blurry Border: Three Big Immigration Misconceptions
NBC News’ Tony Dokoupil breaks down one of the most divisive issues in the country.
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Shark Myths, Debunked: Are Attacks Really on the Rise?
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Taking a bite out of shark attack myths for your next trip to the beach.
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Crime-Scene Fact-Check: Three Myths About DNA
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NBC News senior tech writer Julianne Pepitone debunks three myths surrounding DNA.
Immigration Border Crisis
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Jose Antonio Vargas Released in Texas
The former journalist, an undocumented immigrant, was detained earlier in the day by the Border Patrol as he tried to board a plane for Los Angeles.
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Dr. Nancy: What Are the Biggest Lyme Disease Myths?
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Dr. Nancy debunks three myths surrounding the tick-borne disease.
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Fact or Fiction? Debunking Major Minimum Wage Myths
Rebecca Davis
Federal minimum wage in the United States has been $7.25 an hour since 2009, but that could be changing soon. A look at some of the myths around the minimum wage, and who this increase would effect.
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Sanctions Might Not Work on Russia
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Andrea Mitchell debunks three myths on the effectiveness of sanctioning other nations.
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Hey Scarecrow! Learn the Truth About Tornadoes
Debunker: This isn't the 'Wizard of Oz'; tornadoes are real, dangerous, and can happen anywhere. Protect yourself from these deadly storms by learning the truth about common tornado myths.
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Are E-Cigarettes Safer? Dr. Nancy Snubs Out Myths
Do e-cigarettes really help smokers quit? Dr. Nancy Snyderman debunks myths surrounding the cigarette substitute.
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What Really Happened? Expert Debunks Jet Myths
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Perk Up! The Evils of Coffee, Debunked
It's easy to blame coffee for everything from tremors to headaches. But, as Dr. Madelyn Fersntrom explains, a humble brew might actually be good for you.