Delta flight returns to Portland Jetport after midair emergency

Portland Press Herald and WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedA Delta flight from Portland to New York declared an emergency and returned to the Jetport Saturday afternoon.

What changedWMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) frames it as "Delta flight returns to Portland Jetport after midair emergency". Portland Press Herald frames it as "Aircraft makes emergency landing at Portland Jetport".

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Still Watching. WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) frames it as "Delta flight returns to Portland Jetport after midair emergency". Portland Press Herald frames it as "Aircraft makes emergency landing at Portland Jetport".

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Jul 25, 8:36 PM: Portland Press Herald joined the source map.

Jul 25, 10:52 PM: WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)1h ago

Delta flight returns to Portland Jetport after midair emergency

A Delta flight from Portland to New York declared an emergency and returned to the Jetport Saturday afternoon.

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Portland Press Herald3h ago

Aircraft makes emergency landing at Portland Jetport

The aircraft was on its way from Portland to New York City and landed safely back at the airport.

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