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2 found dead after firefighters extinguish house fire in Santa Monica
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What happenedTwo people were found dead inside a Santa Monica home after firefighters extinguished a dramatic fire at the house, officials said.
The headline splitKABC / ABC7 Los Angeles frames it as "2 found dead after firefighters extinguish house fire in Santa Monica". The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) frames it as "Overnight house fire closes roads in N.J. town, mayor says".
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Center2 found dead after firefighters extinguish house fire in Santa Monica
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