The Business of Coffin Making in a City Ravaged by Ebola

New York Times World and The Seattle Times describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedA new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has killed 65 people, with roughly 246 cases reported by health officials.

What changedThe Seattle Times frames it as "The Business of Coffin Making in a City Ravaged by Ebola". New York Times World frames it as "The Ritual of Coffin Making in a City Hit by Ebola".

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Still Watching. The Seattle Times frames it as "The Business of Coffin Making in a City Ravaged by Ebola". New York Times World frames it as "The Ritual of Coffin Making in a City Hit by Ebola".

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Sep 1, 9:26 PM: New York Times World joined the source map.

Sep 1, 10:13 PM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.

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The Seattle Times2h ago

The Business of Coffin Making in a City Ravaged by Ebola

While several coffin makers in Bunia said they were providing a public service, the virus has put them at the center of a debate around safe burials.

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New York Times World2h ago

The Ritual of Coffin Making in a City Hit by Ebola

While several coffin makers in Bunia said they were providing a public service, the virus has put them at the center of a debate around safe burials.

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