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Facebook has been buzzing with news about Friday's presidential inauguration -- but not all of the stories filling our feeds have been true.

One recent story headlined "BREAKING: Clinton Invited Herself To Trumps Inauguration -- Trump Uninvited Her 30 Minutes Later" has been going viral over the last two weeks.

But it's not true.

About a dozen websites picked up the story. At least one version of the article got thousands of shares on Facebook, according to a counter on the article.

That particular article was published on a website run by World News and Rumors, but it appears the story was published for the first time on USA Daily Post on Jan. 1. No contact information was available for either organization. So, ABC News dug into the story and here's what we found:

Apart from the names of the people in this story, there was virtually nothing in this article that was factually correct.

The fake news story claims that "apparently" the Clintons decided to attend the inauguration "without actually consulting" Trump. Just a half hour later, the fake news story says, Trump had uninvited her from the ceremony. This is not true.

The article also falsely claims that President Obama was "uninvited by Trump a month ago." But Trump actually has had kind words about Obama's handling of the transfer of power.

The article goes on to say that Trump needed to make room at the inauguration for the "sleezeballs [sic] the Republicans have chosen for his cabinet." Of course, it was Trump himself who chose the members of his Cabinet, not "the Republicans."

The story claims an empty seat will be on stage "reserved for 'corruption' in honor of the new administration." This is not true.

Traditionally, living former presidents and their spouses have attended the inauguration of the new president. In fact, it's unusual for a former president not to make an appearance, but it happens occasionally.

And another tip-off that this is a fake new story? The article cites a statement from Trump's "public relations guy Jeff" -- adding that Jeff's statement would be released "later tonight" on social media and through "several other of the new reputable sources for information."

No statement from Trump has ever been released on this topic and -- you guessed it -- there is no record of any statement from anyone named "Jeff" on Trump's communications staff either.

This fake news article was published for the first time just days before aides to both Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton confirmed to ABC News that they would attend the inauguration, as former president and former first lady.

The Obamas are attending the inauguration, too. This is a long-standing tradition. The departure of the outgoing president is actually woven into the ceremony itself.

President Jimmy Carter will be there, as will President George W. Bush. But former President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush will not attend Trump's inauguration for health reasons -- they were hospitalized this week for respiratory ailments. They also didn't attend Obama's second inaugural ceremony in 2013.

The annual Al Smith Dinner, a political tradition in New York, landed just after the third presidential debate during the campaign. It marked the last time Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were in the same room, but you can expect to see them both at the inauguration.

If you believed the fake story -- you weren't alone.

"Excellent! Glad Hillary and Bill will not be making it! Woot woot!" one comment reads. Another commenter warns: "You may have to uninvite her again and again; she doesn't take NO for an answer very quickly."

Trump is set to be inaugurated -- with the Obamas and Clintons in attendance -- on Friday.

ABC News has launched "The Real News About Fake News" powered by Facebook data in which users report questionable stories and misinformation circulating on the platform. The stories will undergo rigorous reporting to determine if the claims made are false, exaggerated or out of context. Stories that editorial partners have also debunked will then appear flagged in your News Feed.

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SF's female elected leaders denounce plans to cut women's health care San Francisco Examiner A resolution set to be introduced by Supervisor Hillary Ronen Tuesday denounces plans by the administration of President Donald Trump and the 115th Congress to defund women's health services through the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and cuts to ...

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Bill and Hillary Clinton arrive at the inauguration ceremonies for Donald Trump on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2017.

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Hillary Clinton has a message for the millions of marchers who turned out worldwide on Saturday to speak up for womens rights in the wake of Donald Trumps inauguration: Dont stop.

In a statement toPeople Magazine, Clinton shared what it was like to attend the swearing-in of her rival and witness millions marching against his new administration, all within two short days.

On Friday, I went to Washington to honor democracy and its enduring values, Secretary Clinton said to People Magazine. On Saturday we watched women and men across this country and the globe stand up, speak out, and peacefully march for those values with one voice. It was awe-inspiring. We have to keep up the momentum.

Though Clinton didnt attend the Womens March, marchers invoked her name implicitly and explicitly as they marched against the new president, carrying signs like Stronger Together, Now More Than Ever, Nasty Women Unite, Womens Rights Are Human Rights, and Im Still With Her. Protesters also invoked Clintons message to young girls in her concession speech the day after her loss: To all the little girls watching... never doubt that you are valuable and powerful & deserving of every chance & opportunity in the world.

Hundreds of thousands of women and men attended the march in D.C., and many more protested across the U.S. and the world: from Boise, Idaho to Wichita, Kansas to Paris, France.

The former Secretary of State won 65,844,610 votes, surpassing her opponent by 2,864,974 votes or an edge of 2.1 percentage points, according to the nonpartisan Cook Political Report in December.

On Saturday, Clinton made it clear she stood with the marchers in a series of tweets:

In a tweet on Sunday, she echoed Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutters words calling for individuals to not only protest, but also to organize, speak up, run for office, register, and vote:

Back in her home in Chappaqua, New York, Clinton has kept a low profile since the election besides attending a few events, including a gala to honor the Childrens Defense Fund and a tribute to former Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid.

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BY: Jack Heretik January 25, 2017 2:14 pm

Hillary Clinton is now reportedly considering a new television show to help her prepare for another White House run.

Shes been talking very seriously about the idea of having her own television show,a close Clinton insider told author Ed Klein, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday. As a TV host, shed discuss the issues of the day from a progressive point of view, have top guests, interview world leaders and progressive thinkers.

The idea of the show would be to help Clinton stay in the limelight and remain a leader opposing President Donald Trumps agenda.After a surprise loss to Trump in November, many thought that Clintons chances of becoming president were over.

However, the purpose of the show would be to prepare for a 2020 presidential run, according to Kleins source.

She thinks being the host of a popular TV show would energize the Democratic Party base and her tens of millions of fans. Its a way to make a comeback and position herself for another run at the White House starting in a year or so, the source said.

Clinton would be able to control the show in a manner that would not allow for embarrassment.

It would have to be a show that she and her people completely controlled, the Clinton insider said.

It is unknown if Clinton has been in any talks with networks. If a show does come to fruition, Clinton would be the second oldest female news or talk show host on television after Joy Behar of ABCs The View, the Daily Mail noted. Clinton is currently 69 years old.

Clinton also reportedly told a gathering of friends in Washington, D.C. that she would be back in politics.

Shes utterly determined not to fade into the background. She intends to stay in the limelight and keep fighting the good fight, the Clinton insider said. She knows Obama is going to be out there fighting too. But frankly, she doesnt think hes a great leader or a great fighter, which leaves an opening for her to be the acknowledged leader-in-exile of her party.

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The other day, Hillary Clinton assembled a group of friends at Whitehaven, her home in Washington, D.C., where she raised a glass of wine and proposed a toast.

Ill be back! she said, imitating the growl of Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Terminator.

Everyone laughed at Hillarys rare attempt at humor about her shocking presidential defeat.

But back as what?

Are the rumors true that she is considering a run for mayor of New York City? Is she interested in becoming the president of a university, a foundation, or a think tank?

As it turns out, according to a close Clinton source who spoke with Ed Klein Confidential, Hillary isnt thinking about any of those roles right now.

Shes been talking very seriously about the idea of having her own television show, said the source. As a TV host, shed discuss the issues of the day from a progressive point of view, have top guests, interview world leaders and progressive thinkers.

It would have to be a show that she and her people completely controlled, the source continued. Shes convinced shed get fabulous ratings in a political climate where theres so much anger in Democratic circles over Donald Trumps election.

Shes utterly determined not to fade into the background. She intends to stay in the limelight and keep fighting the good fight. She knows Obama is going to be out there fighting too. But frankly, she doesnt think hes a great leader or a great fighter, which leaves an opening for her to be the acknowledged leader-in-exile of her party.

She thinks being the host of a popular TV show would energize the Democratic Party base and her tens of millions of fans. Its a way to make a comeback and position herself for another run at the White House starting in a year or so.

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