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Chicago man pleads not guilty to federal charges in plot targeting UFC event at White House

An eighth suspect allegedly tied to the group that plotted to attack the White House's UFC event earlier this month was arrested and charged by federal prosecutors in Chicago. He appeared in federal court Friday.

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What happened An eighth suspect allegedly tied to the group that plotted to attack the White House's UFC event earlier this month was arrested and charged by federal prosecutors in Chicago. He appeared in federal court Friday.
The headline split The center frames it as "Chicago man pleads not guilty to federal charges in plot targeting UFC event at White Hou...". The right frames it as "Chicago Man Charged with Obstructing Justice in Foiled White House UFC Attack Plot".
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CenterChicago man pleads not guilty to federal charges in plot targeting UFC event at White House

WLS / ABC7 Chicago · Center · News report

Right / center-rightChicago Man Charged with Obstructing Justice in Foiled White House UFC Attack Plot

Townhall · Center-right · News report

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Jun 26, 10:30 PM

Chicago man pleads not guilty to federal charges in plot targeting UFC event at White House

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An eighth suspect allegedly tied to the group that plotted to attack the White House's UFC event earlier this month was arrested and charged by federal prosecutors in Chicago. He appeared i...

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TownhallNews report · Jun 27, 12:30 AM

Chicago Man Charged with Obstructing Justice in Foiled White House UFC Attack Plot

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Details54/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
54/99 Wording GapLow confidence2 sources · 2 bias bucketsDeveloping · 2 sources · 2 bucketsFormats: News report

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Jun 26, 10:30 PM: WLS / ABC7 Chicago joined the source map.

Jun 27, 12:30 AM: Townhall joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 54/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.