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VERIFY: Fact vs. fiction on Joe Biden’s quote about busing leading to ‘a racial jungle’

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VERIFY: Cases of the bubonic plague appeared in China, but bubonic plague cases happen every year

There are about seven cases of the plague in the United States every year.
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VERIFY: Requirement to wear a face mask does not violate constitutional rights

After several videos of people saying requirements to wear a mask violate their rights go viral, NEWS CENTER Maine VERIFIES why that is not true.
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Why researchers have said protests haven't led to a spike in COVID-19 cases so far

Researchers found people not participating in protests stayed at home, therefore social distancing, whenever there were large protests in their area.
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VERIFY: Face mask exemption cards are fake

Viral claims say people who don't want to wear masks should carry a card that cites the federal government. The VERIFY team found it's fake.
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VERIFY: Is it safer to use the chip on a debit card?

Not every store uses a chip reader, which is less secure
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VERIFY: No, the flu shot won't make you test positive for COVID-19

Viewers asked the VERIFY team to look into claims that the flu vaccine could inadvertently trigger a positive result on a coronavirus test.
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VERIFY: No, you shouldn’t microwave library books to try and kill COVID-19

There are ways to protect against coronavirus when checking out library books. But please don't even consider putting library books in the microwave.
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VERIFY: OSHA does recommend face masks in public and businesses

A viral claim used the federal agency to push the idea that 'masks don't work.'
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VERIFY: OSHA does recommend face masks in public and businesses

Viral claims use OSHA to push the idea that 'masks don't work.'
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VERIFY: 'Fraudulent' face mask exempt card doesn't actually do anything

Viral claims say people who don't want to wear masks should carry a card that cites the DOJ and ADA. They're fake.
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VERIFY: Why a face mask box says it provides no protection to the wearer

Yes, wearing cloth face masks is still important to limit the spread of COVID-19.

New COVID-19 cases in Southeast Texas back in triple digits Monday

Breaking | Oil vessel fire sends thick, black smoke into the air in Bridge City

Downpours cause flash floods and rescues

Scattered rain and thunderstorms Tuesday in SE Texas

UIL recommends shutting down summer workouts until July 13

Lumberton coach tests positive for COVID-19

Texas Workforce Commission overpaid $32 million to 46,000 unemployed workers. Now it wants that money back

President Trump tweets out at NASCAR, Bubba Wallace over flag, rope

Southeast Texas's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Southeast Texas, Texas | 12NEWSNOW.com

VERIFY: Fact vs. fiction on Joe Biden’s quote about busing leading to ‘a racial jungle’

VERIFY: Cases of the bubonic plague appeared in China, but bubonic plague cases happen every year

VERIFY: Requirement to wear a face mask does not violate constitutional rights

Why researchers have said protests haven't led to a spike in COVID-19 cases so far

VERIFY: Face mask exemption cards are fake

VERIFY: Is it safer to use the chip on a debit card?

VERIFY: No, the flu shot won't make you test positive for COVID-19

VERIFY: No, you shouldn’t microwave library books to try and kill COVID-19

VERIFY: OSHA does recommend face masks in public and businesses

VERIFY: OSHA does recommend face masks in public and businesses

VERIFY: 'Fraudulent' face mask exempt card doesn't actually do anything

VERIFY: Why a face mask box says it provides no protection to the wearer

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