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Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

CBS News Politics and WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

The headline split WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) frames it as "Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory". WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) frames it as "Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory".

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 28, 12:40 PM

Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

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CBS News PoliticsNews report · Jul 28, 1:08 PM

Biden tapes released after legal battle, with references to classified material

Audio recordings that former President Joe Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 28, 12:40 PM

Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 28, 12:40 PM

Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 28, 12:40 PM

Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 28, 12:40 PM

Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 28, 12:40 PM

Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 28, 12:40 PM

Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 28, 12:40 PM

Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 28, 12:40 PM

Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 28, 12:40 PM

Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 28, 12:40 PM

Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 28, 12:40 PM

Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 28, 12:40 PM

Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 28, 12:40 PM

Biden audio recordings include references to 'classified' material, struggles with memory

Newly released audio clips of Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer appear to show the former president disclosed classified material and displayed poor memory.

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Jul 28, 12:40 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 28, 12:40 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 28, 12:40 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Jul 28, 12:40 PM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

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