The topic of fake news is as old as the news industry itself—misinformation, hoaxes, propaganda, and satire have long been in existence. This guide will help you determine the kinds of fake news that exist and provide tools for how to evaluate news for its reliability and truth.While fake news can take many forms, there are several broad types.A news headline may read one way or state something as fact, but then the body of the article says something different. The Internet term for this type of misleading fake news is headlines that catch a reader’s attention to make them click on the fake news. This type of fake news is misleading at best and untrue at worst.
The last few years have been newsworthy, to say the least. An unprecedented American election, Brexit, earthquakes, and outbreaks all contributed to some of the most compelling news in recent memory.
Do you notice splling erors [sic], lots of ALL CAPS, or dramatic punctuation! If so, abort your reading mission. Reputable sources have high proofreading and grammatical standards. 
Is the story current or recycled? Make sure an older story isn’t being taken out of context.