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San Francisco archdiocese reaches $395M child sex abuse settlement
Left-leaningCenter-leftSan Francisco Archdiocese reaches $395M settlement with abuse survivorsThe IndependentMostly Factual
Right-leaningTop California Private School Abruptly Shuts Down After Massive $400M Abuse SettlementTruth PressLow
Center baseline · UPIHighSan Francisco archdiocese reaches $395M child sex abuse settlement
8 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
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Cause of death revealed for Oregon-raised actress Daveigh Chase
Left-leaningCenter-leftOregon-raised actress’s cause of death revealedThe Oregonian (OregonLive)Mostly Factual
Right-leaningDaveigh Chase, Voice of Lilo in ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and Star of ‘The Ring,’ Dead at 35; Official Cause of Death Revealed to...The Gateway PunditVery Low
Center baseline · KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR)HighCause of death revealed for Oregon-raised actress Daveigh Chase
3 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
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Authorities regain control of N.C. jail seized by inmates

The center frames it as "Authorities regain control of N.C. jail seized by inmates". The right frames it as "(VIDEO) Inmates Take Over North Carolina Jail and Take Hostages After Overpowering Guards".

4 sources checked · 2 source groups included
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Three Americans dead in Venezuela earthquakes, says State Department
Left-leaningCenter-leftMore than 100 US deportees missing after arriving in Venezuela before earthquakesThe IndependentMostly Factual
Right-leaningCenter-rightThe Ruins of Chavismo As Seen in Venezuela’s EarthquakesThe American SpectatorMixed
Center baseline · The HillHighThree Americans dead in Venezuela earthquakes, says State Department
5 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
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More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing
Left-leaningCenter-leftVenezuelans deported from U.S. hours before earthquakes hit are missing, some confirmed dead, families sayNBC News - WorldMostly Factual
Right-leaningCenter-rightAt Least 100 Venezuelans Deported by U.S. Are Missing in Earthquake Rubble After Hotel CollapseMediaiteMostly Factual
Center baseline · WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)HighMore than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing
4 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
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Gakpo in tears, scoring days after unborn son's death, teammates rally around him

The center frames it as "Gakpo in tears, scoring days after unborn son's death, teammates rally around him". The right frames it as "Cody Gakpo breaks down in tears as he scores World Cup goal just days after partner’s hea...".

2 sources checked · 2 source groups included
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A passenger jet reported hitting a drone approaching NY. A helicopter had a near miss hours later
Left-leaningCenter-leftA passenger jet reported hitting a drone approaching NY. A helicopter had a near miss hours laterPhiladelphia InquirerHigh
Right-leaningJet Blue Pilot Reports Hitting Drone as Plane Approached JFK Airport to Land Monday MorningThe Epoch TimesMixed
Center baseline · ABC7 New YorkMostly FactualJet Blue flight hits drone, helicopter narrowly misses remote-controlled plane in close calls at JFK
15 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
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Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail

The left frames it as "Former Chinese billionaire and Bannon associate is sentenced for fraud". The center frames it as "Exiled Chinese tycoon gets 30 years for billion-dollar fraud".

7 sources checked · 2 source groups included
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Pedestrian critically injured in Memphis hit-and-run

The center frames it as "Pedestrian critically injured in Memphis hit-and-run". The right frames it as "'Parcel bomb' explodes in Monaco residential area, leaving 2 critically injured: reports".

3 sources checked · 2 source groups included
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President Trump announces Washington golf course renovations to begin Sept 1

The center frames it as "President Trump announces Washington golf course renovations to begin Sept 1". The right frames it as "President Trump Announces Nomination To Fill Cabinet Position".

2 sources checked · 2 source groups included
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Three people injured after explosion in Monaco
Left-leaningCenter-leftMonaco explosion injures 3, suspect flees to FranceCBS NewsHigh
Right-leaningCenter-rightMonaco police search for suspect after explosion injures three, including Ukrainian oligarchWashington Examiner - NewsMostly Factual
Center baseline · BBC WorldHighThree people injured after explosion in Monaco
11 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
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LAHSA sues Trump administration over suspended homelessness funding

The left frames it as "L.A. homeless agency sues the Trump administration to stop cutoff of federal funds". The center frames it as "LA Homeless Services Authority sues Trump administration after HUD suspends funding".

3 sources checked · 2 source groups included
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Experts release updated Mexico-Ecuador World Cup prediction following latest injury updates

Oregonian frames it as "Experts release updated Mexico-Ecuador World Cup prediction following latest injury updat...". The Post-Standard (Syracuse) frames it as "Experts release new France vs. Sweden predictions after William Saliba, Marcus Thuram inj...".

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Vice President JD Vance to visit Virginia Beach to commemorate 250th anniversary of the United States

WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) frames it as "Vice President JD Vance to visit Virginia Beach to commemorate 250th anniversary of the U...". KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles frames it as "Group shares commemorative flags honoring Betsy Ross to celebrate America's 250th anniver...".

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Whats App messenger to begin offering usernames

CNA Singapore frames it as "Whats App messenger to begin offering usernames". India Today frames it as "Usernames coming to Whats App, CEO Kunal Shah says reserve your name now".

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Former patients of Vancouver pediatrician linked to child sex abuse speak out after suing Kaiser Permanente

KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR) frames it as "Former patients of Vancouver pediatrician linked to child sex abuse speak out after suing...". KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR) frames it as "'He is like that': Kaiser Permanente ignored nudist Vancouver pediatrician's disturbing b...".

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Cooling centers open as heat wave looms

WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) frames it as "Cooling centers open as heat wave looms". WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago) frames it as "Tuesday: Day two of season’s first significant heat wave".

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Extreme Heat Watch Wednesday through Saturday!

WTNH News8 (Nexstar, New Haven) frames it as "Extreme Heat Watch Wednesday through Saturday!". WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) frames it as "Municipalities adjust trash, recycling pickup schedules due to extreme heat".

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Monsoon Moves: IMD issues alert for heavy rains across Northeast, Northwest, Central India

DNA India frames it as "Monsoon Moves: IMD issues alert for heavy rains across Northeast, Northwest, Central India". India Today frames it as "Monsoon engine revving up: Twin systems to push heavy rain across India".

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Fury as Rochdale grooming gang ringleader cannot be deported 'due to legal loophole'

Daily Express frames it as "Fury as Rochdale grooming gang ringleader cannot be deported 'due to legal loophole'". Daily Mail UK frames it as "Grooming gang ringleader, 73, who has been convicted of 30 child rape offences 'cannot be...".

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