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Austin scores career-high 31, Mystics rally from 14-point deficit and beat Fire 105-100

KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR) and Washington's Top News (WTOP) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Shakira Austin had a career-high 31 points and 10 rebounds and Georgia Amoore hit two free….
The headline split Washington's Top News (WTOP) frames it as "Austin scores career-high 31, Mystics rally from 14-point deficit and beat Fire 105-100". KXAN (Nexstar, Austin) frames it as "2 injured in fire at Austin flea market off Hwy 290".
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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Aug 24, 1:46 AM

Austin scores career-high 31, Mystics rally from 14-point deficit and beat Fire 105-100

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Shakira Austin had a career-high 31 points and 10 rebounds and Georgia Amoore hit two free…

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Aug 24, 3:41 AM

Portland Fire give up 14-point lead, lose 105-100 to Washington Mystics

Shakira Austin had a career-high 31 points and 10 rebounds for the Mystics. The Fire were led by Carla Leite, who had 27 points and 11 assists.

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KXAN (Nexstar, Austin)News report · Aug 24, 1:08 AM

2 injured in fire at Austin flea market off Hwy 290

AFD said the first alarm sounded off at 5:22 p.m. at 9500 E US 290.

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Aug 24, 1:08 AM: KXAN (Nexstar, Austin) joined the source map.

Aug 24, 1:46 AM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

Aug 24, 3:41 AM: KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.