Hawaii western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell

CBS News and The Columbian (Vancouver WA) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedHONOLULU (AP) — Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell pelted Hawaii’s western islands early Tuesday, knocking out power and bringing the threat of flash floods and mudslides.

What changedThe left frames it as "Hawaiian homes devastated by Hurricane Lowell". The center frames it as "Hawaii western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell".

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Still Watching. The left frames it as "Hawaiian homes devastated by Hurricane Lowell". The center frames it as "Hawaii western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell".

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Sep 8, 9:44 PM: The Columbian (Vancouver WA) joined the source map.

Sep 9, 3:25 AM: CBS News joined the source map.

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Hawaiian homes devastated by Hurricane Lowell

Hurricane Lowell lashed the Hawaiian islands with up to 2 feet of rain in some parts, 90-mph winds and monster waves. Carter Evans reports and Rob Marciano hs the forecast.

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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)2h ago

Hawaii western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell

HONOLULU (AP) — Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell pelted Hawaii’s western islands early Tuesday, knocking out power and bringing the threat of flash floods and mudslides.

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