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Mitch McConnell 'Proof of Life' Photo Authenticated Amidst Speculation
A 'proof of life' photo of Mitch McConnell, showing him holding a newspaper's sports section, was authenticated by experts despite initial speculation from an NYU professor that it might be fake. A Washington Post intern helped confirm its legitimacy.
14 Jul, 17:55 — 14 Jul, 20:24
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cbcHigh25d ago
Late-night TV hosts skewer Mitch McConnell's proof-of-life photo
A photo posted on U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell's Facebook page may have done little to convince the internet that he's still alive, but it's working as a punchline for late-night television hosts in the U.S.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual25d ago
Washington Post intern gets to the bottom of Mitch McConnell’s ‘proof of life’ photo showing paper’s sports section
The 84-year-old senator has not been seen in public since June 14
By Rachel Dobkin
Read full article →forbes25d ago
NYU Professor Fuels Speculation Mitch McConnell Photo Is Fake—But Experts Say It’s Real - Forbes
NYU Professor Fuels Speculation Mitch McConnell Photo Is Fake—But Experts Say It’s Real Forbes
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