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False: Fauci, DOD and CDC funded deadly pathogen research at Sudan lab The U.S. did not support deadly pathogen research at a lab under siege in Sudan.U.S. agencies have supported public health efforts in South Sudan, including lab infrastructure and staffing. South Sudan won independence from Sudan in 2011. (Source: PolitiFact)

True: “If you need Girl Scout cookies this year and don’t have a local troop to support, please consider buying from Troop 6000, which is entirely made up of girls living in NYC’s homeless shelters.” Girl Scouts of Greater New York’s Troop 6000 consists of children living in temporary housing in New York City’s shelter system. Members attend weekly meetings in more than 20 shelters around the city, according to the troop’s website.Troop 6000 sells Girl Scout Cookies annually. There’s a link online for people to order from the troop. (Source: PolitiFact)

Pants-Fire: “Michelle Obama’s mother dies, leaves inheritance to ‘My son Michael.’” This story originated on a satire site. Former first lady Michelle Obama’s mother isn’t dead. (Source: PolitiFact)