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The Journal (Ireland)News report · Aug 24, 9:42 PM
Teenager (16) arrested after four viable explosive devices found in Omagh
explosive
A number of residents had to leave their homes while a suspicious device was examined.
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Boy, 16, arrested after discovery of suspicious devices in Omagh
The Journal (Ireland) reaches for "explosive" where The Belfast Telegraph stays flat.
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What happened Boy, 16, arrested after discovery of suspicious devices in Omagh.
The headline split The left frames it as "Teenager (16) arrested after four viable explosive devices found in Omagh". The center frames it as "Boy, 16, arrested after discovery of suspicious devices in Omagh".
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Left / center-leftTeenager (16) arrested after four viable explosive devices found in Omagh
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CenterBoy, 16, arrested after discovery of suspicious devices in Omagh
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The Belfast TelegraphNews report · Aug 24, 9:10 PM
Boy, 16, arrested after discovery of suspicious devices in Omagh
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