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2 U.S. Forest Service workers released after being taken hostage in Shasta-Trinity Forest
Two U.S. Forest Service workers have been safely released after being taken hostage while on duty at a California National Forest on Thursday, officials said.
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What happenedTwo U.S. Forest Service workers have been safely released after being taken hostage while on duty at a California National Forest on Thursday, officials said.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "2 U.S. Forest Service workers released after being taken hostage in Shasta-Trinity Forest". The right frames it as "US Forest Service Workers Rescued After Being Zip-Tied and Held Hostage at Gunpoint".
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Center2 U.S. Forest Service workers released after being taken hostage in Shasta-Trinity Forest
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Right / center-rightUS Forest Service Workers Rescued After Being Zip-Tied and Held Hostage at Gunpoint
2 U.S. Forest Service workers released after being taken hostage in Shasta-Trinity Forest
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Two U.S. Forest Service workers have been safely released after being taken hostage while on duty at a California National Forest on Thursday, officials said.
US Forest Service Workers Rescued After Being Zip-Tied and Held Hostage at Gunpoint
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A California father and son allegedly kidnapped two U.S. Forest Service workers and held them hostage for hours inside a trailer near Mt. Shasta. Federal authorities said the frightening st...
