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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive) vs The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) — How they worded the same stories

Live side-by-side comparison of every current story where both The Grand Rapids Press (MLive) (Center) and The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) (Center) covered the same event. 3 live comparisons below.

Different Spin

Dad left sleeping daughter, 6, outside store to hold spot in line for Pokemon cards: Police

The Grand Rapids Press (MLive) · Center
“SC dad left sleeping daughter, 6, outside store to hold spot in line for Pokemon cards: Police”
The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) · Center
“Dad left sleeping daughter, 6, outside store to hold spot in line for Pokemon cards: Police”

Why it matters: Metro UK and Al.com (Alabama News) describe the same event in different terms.

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Different Spin

After GOP losses, Trump plans next clout-boosting move

The Grand Rapids Press (MLive) · Center
“After GOP losses, Trump plans next clout-boosting move”
The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) · Center
“After GOP losses, Trump plans next clout-boosting move”

Why it matters: Washington Post Politics reaches for "brutal" where Star Ledger stays flat.

4 total sources (+2 other outlets)Open the full comparison →

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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive)

Bias label: Center · Factuality: High

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The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)

Bias label: Center · Factuality: High

Click into any story above to see The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)'s headline alongside left, center, and right coverage. See The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)'s full profile →

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