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ABC News - USNews report · Aug 15, 8:58 PM
At least 5 people dead in flooding across Indiana, officials say
dead in floodingofficials say
The state has been hammered by heavy rains over the past week.
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5 dead after severe weather sweeps across Indiana
Most reports state 5 deaths from severe weather or flooding, but The Guardian highlights it as the "worst flooding in over 30 years."
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HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT
Left-leaningCenter-leftAt least 5 people dead in flooding across Indiana, officials say
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dead in floodingofficials say
Right-leaningCenter-right5 dead after severe weather sweeps across Indiana
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Al Jazeera EnglishMostly FactualAt least five reported dead amid flooding in US state of Indiana
As of August 16, 2026 at 12:41 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened More than 11 inches of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas.
The headline split The left frames it as "At least 5 people dead in flooding across Indiana, officials say". The right frames it as "5 dead after severe weather sweeps across Indiana".
Match confidence High confidence. 15 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
15 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceModerate
55/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftAt least 5 people dead in flooding across Indiana, officials say
ABC News - US · Center-left · News report
Center5 dead after severe weather sweeps across Indiana
The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) · Center · News report
Right / center-right5 dead after severe weather sweeps across Indiana
Al.com (Alabama News) · Center-right · News report
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Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Aug 16, 12:41 AM
Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died as severe weather crosses the state
Indiana authorities say at least five people have died in storms across the state this week, as first responders worked to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods al...
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The Guardian USNews report · Aug 15, 11:56 PM
At least five people dead in Indiana amid worst flooding in over 30 years, officials say
five people deadworst flooding in over 30 yearsofficials say
National Weather Service reports that more than 11in of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas At least five people are dead after devastating floods that swept through Indiana this...
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The Plain Dealer ClevelandNews report · Aug 15, 11:25 PM
5 dead after severe weather sweeps across Indiana
5 deadsevere weather sweeps across
More than 11 inches of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas.
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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Aug 15, 11:25 PM
5 dead after severe weather sweeps across Indiana
5 deadsevere weather sweeps across
More than 11 inches of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas.
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OregonianNews report · Aug 15, 11:25 PM
5 dead after severe weather sweeps across Indiana
More than 11 inches of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas.
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Al.com (Alabama News)News report · Aug 15, 11:25 PM
5 dead after severe weather sweeps across Indiana
More than 11 inches of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas.
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The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · Aug 15, 11:25 PM
5 dead after severe weather sweeps across Indiana
More than 11 inches of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas.
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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive)News report · Aug 15, 11:25 PM
5 dead after severe weather sweeps across Indiana
More than 11 inches of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas.
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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Aug 15, 11:19 PM
At least five reported dead amid flooding in US state of Indiana
Indiana's state governor says that US government has promised assistance after a week of heavy rainfall.
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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Aug 15, 10:21 PM
Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died in flooding across the state
Indiana authorities say at least five people have died in flooding across the state this week, as first responders worked to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods...
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PBS NewsHourNews report · Aug 15, 8:39 PM
Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died as severe weather crosses the state
The state has been hammered over the past week by heavy rains, resulting in rivers reaching record levels and sending residents in search of higher ground.
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Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNews report · Aug 15, 8:27 PM
Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died in flooding across the state
Indiana authorities say at least five people have died in flooding across the state this week, as first responders worked to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods...
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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)News report · Aug 15, 7:52 PM
Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died in flooding across the state
Indiana authorities say at least five people have died in flooding across the state this week, as first responders worked to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods...
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The Washington TimesNews report · Aug 15, 7:52 PM
Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died in flooding across the state
Indiana authorities say at least five people have died in flooding across the state this week, as first responders worked to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods...
Details55/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 15 sources
55/99 Wording GapHigh confidence15 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 25 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
SOURCE MAP CHANGES
Aug 15, 7:52 PM: WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago) joined the source map.
Aug 15, 7:52 PM: The Washington Times joined the source map.
Aug 15, 8:27 PM: Pittsburgh Tribune Review joined the source map.
Aug 15, 8:39 PM: PBS NewsHour joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 55/99 and story health is stable · 25 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.