Russian propaganda campaign reportedly helped spread fake US election news

A Russian propaganda apparatus was successful in spreading fake or false news stories during the recent US election, Washington Post reports. The findings come from a new, unpublished report provided to the Post that found more than 200 websites responsible for publishing Russian propaganda during the election cycle. These sites had a combined readership of 15 million Americans.
The campaign reportedly included the use of thousands of botnets, a network of websites and social media accounts, and