These sources can help you verify the truth or falsity of specific claims.
Snopes began in 1994 examining urban legends, but has expanded to general fact-checking.
A site that examines bias in media from all points of the political spectrum. It includes a "Daily Source Bias Check" that examines the truthfulness and bias of various news sources.
A non-partisan site that focuses on political claims.
A site that rates the accuracy of claims made by U.S. politicians with the Truth-o-Meter.
Fact-checks stories that are trending.
Tips and tricks for spotting questionable news sites. The list is maintained by Melissa Zimdars, assistant professor of Communications at Merrimack College.
A list of unreliable news websites, assembled from many of the sources above.