"Fake news" ranges from satire and stories invented to grab attention, to misinformation, disinformation and propaganda. Increasingly convincing photos and video may be altered, created or used in ways intended to mislead. Untrue or biased content may be spread for political purposes or for profit.
In an age where anyone can publish and clips can quickly go viral, it's up to each of us to take the time to evaluate news before believing or sharing it with others.
According to FactCheck.org, these are some proven steps to determine news credibility.