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The Plain Dealer Cleveland vs The Washington Times — How they worded the same stories

Live side-by-side comparison of every current story where both The Plain Dealer Cleveland (Center-left) and The Washington Times (Center-right) covered the same event. 1 live comparison below.

Different Spin

5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate multiple suspects

The Plain Dealer Cleveland · Center-left

“5 shot at HBCU as police investigate multiple shooters”

The Washington Times · Center-right

“Five people shot outside dorms at Virginia State University; one in critical condition”

Why it matters: One source reports a distinct incident, while another emphasizes "multiple shooters," contrasting with others that focus on the number of people affected.

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The Plain Dealer Cleveland

Bias label: Center-left · Factuality: Mostly Factual

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The Washington Times

Bias label: Center-right · Factuality: Mixed

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