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3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, officials say

Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were quarantined and being treated Wednesday for exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a suspected drug overdose at a rural New Mexico home, authorities said.

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What happened 3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, officials say.
The headline split One side frames it as "3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, offi...". The other frames it as "“Deadly Exposure” – Multiple Fatalities And 18 First Responders Hospitalized After Exposu...".
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The Washington TimesNews report · May 20, 9:46 PM

3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, officials say

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Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were quarantined and being treated Wednesday for exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a suspected drug ov...

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100 Percent Fed UpNews report · May 21, 12:21 AM

“Deadly Exposure” – Multiple Fatalities And 18 First Responders Hospitalized After Exposure To Unidentified Substance

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Three people are dead and over a dozen first responders were transported to a hospital after being exposed to an […]

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TownhallNews report · May 21, 12:00 AM

3 Dead, 18 First Responders Quarantined After Exposure to Mystery Substance in New Mexico

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