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At least 7 people have died from days of heavy rain and record-setting flooding in Indiana
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What happenedDays of storms and flooding in Indiana left at least seven people dead as floodwaters receded in Indianapolis’ White River and rains eased in other parts of the state Sunday.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "At least 7 people have died from days of heavy rain and record-setting flooding in Indiana". The right frames it as "At Least 7 People Have Died From Days of Heavy Rain and Record-Setting Flooding in Indiana".
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CenterAt least 7 people have died from days of heavy rain and record-setting flooding in Indiana
WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightAt Least 7 People Have Died From Days of Heavy Rain and Record-Setting Flooding in Indiana
At Least 7 People Have Died From Days of Heavy Rain and Record-Setting Flooding in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—Days of storms and flooding in Indiana left at least seven people dead as floodwaters receded in Indianapolis’ White River and rains eased in other parts of the state Sun...
At least 7 people have died from days of heavy rain and record-setting flooding in Indiana
Days of storms and flooding in Indiana left at least seven people dead as floodwaters receded in Indianapolis’ White River and rains eased in other parts of the state Sunday.
