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ARCHIVED · 1 LEFT · 0 CENTER · 3 RIGHT · Sep 16, 1:45 AM

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Pennsylvania reports two new measles deaths as Gov. Josh Shapiro blames RFK Jr.

While most outlets report on measles deaths and Shapiro blaming RFK Jr., The Epoch Times shifts focus to RFK Jr.'s deputy's vaccine stance, omitting the deaths.

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What happenedPennsylvania reports two new measles deaths as Gov. Josh Shapiro blames RFK Jr.
What changedThe left frames it as "2 more Pennsylvanians die with measles, reigniting fight between RFK Jr. and Josh Shapiro". The right frames it as "Pennsylvania reports two new measles deaths as Gov. Josh Shapiro blames RFK Jr.".
ConfidenceMedium. 3+ sources across at least two bias buckets with comparable news formats.
Archive healthLive match · 4 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format

WORDING GAP

85WORDING GAP

4 sources · 2 bias buckets · Medium confidence

Different Spin. The left frames it as "2 more Pennsylvanians die with measles, reigniting fight between RFK Jr. and Josh Shapiro". The right frames it as "Pennsylvania reports two new measles deaths as Gov. Josh Shapiro blames RFK Jr.".

SOURCE MAP TIMELINE

Sep 15, 10:15 PM: Politico - Healthcare joined the source map.

Sep 15, 10:45 PM: The Epoch Times joined the source map.

Sep 15, 11:21 PM: Washington Examiner joined the source map.

Sep 15, 11:49 PM: Mediaite joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 85/99 and story health is live match · 4 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format.

ARCHIVED SOURCES

Center-right ·News report

Pennsylvania reports two new measles deaths as Gov. Josh Shapiro blames RFK Jr.

blames

Pennsylvania reported two additional deaths related to a measles outbreak, which later led to Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) pointing the finger at Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. K...

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Center-right ·News report
Mediaite25m ago

Gov. Shapiro Blasts RFK Jr. for ‘Playing Games With Public Health’ After New Measles Deaths Confirmed

BlastsPlaying Games With Public Health

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) sharply criticized HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after two more measles deaths were confirmed in his state. The post Gov. Shapiro Blasts RFK Jr. for...

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Right ·News report

Official Nominated as RFK Jr.’s Deputy Voices Support for Vaccines

Chris Klomp has been selected to be the assistant US health secretary, pending Senate confirmation.

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Center-left ·News report

2 more Pennsylvanians die with measles, reigniting fight between RFK Jr. and Josh Shapiro

reigniting fight

The health secretary and Democratic governor have repeatedly tussled over the state’s handling of the measles outbreak.

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