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The IndependentNews report · Sep 29, 12:49 PM
Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, best known as Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died
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Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75
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As of September 29, 2026 at 2:17 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75.
The headline split The headlines are mostly aligned. The differences are small wording choices, not a major framing split.
Match confidence High confidence. 9 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
9 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceMostly same
0/99 — the outlets mostly agree on the headline takeaway.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftDennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75
The Independent · Center-left · News report
CenterDennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · Center · News report
Right / center-right‘Saved By The Bell’ Star Passes Away At 75
Trending Politics · Right · News report
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Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNews report · Sep 29, 2:17 PM
Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75
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Global News (Canada)News report · Sep 29, 2:08 PM
Dennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ principal Mr. Belding, dead at 75
'Knowing Dennis Haskins for almost 40 years has been one of the truest blessings of my life,' Lark Voorhies, who played Lisa Turtle on 'Saved by the Bell', wrote on Instagram.
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The Guardian USNews report · Sep 29, 1:49 PM
Dennis Haskins, US actor who played Mr Belding in Saved by the Bell, dies aged 75
Agent calls death of Haskins, who played the school principal in three programs, ‘a tragic loss’ The US actor Dennis Haskins – most known for co-starring in the popular Saved by the Bell te...
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Trending PoliticsNews report · Sep 29, 1:45 PM
‘Saved By The Bell’ Star Passes Away At 75
Dennis Haskins, the veteran actor best known to generations of television viewers as Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died at 75. Haskins died Sunday in Burbank, Califo...
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WIVB News4 (Nexstar, Buffalo)News report · Sep 29, 1:01 PM
Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing the affable Principal Richard Belding on the hit NBC sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 75. Haskins' death was confirmed early Tue...
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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Sep 29, 1:01 PM
Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing the affable Principal Richard Belding on the hit NBC sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 75.
CenterMostly Factual
Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Sep 29, 12:51 PM
Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing the affable Principal Richard Belding on the hit NBC sitcom ‘Saved by the Bell,’ has died. He was 75. Haskins’ death was confirmed early Tue...
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NBC NewsNews report · Sep 29, 12:14 PM
Dennis Haskins, Principal on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for his role as the beloved principal of Bayside High, Mr. Belding, on the hit show “Saved by the Bell,” has died at 75. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TOD...
Details0/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 9 sources
0/99 Wording GapHigh confidence9 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 9 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
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Sep 29, 12:14 PM: NBC News joined the source map.
Sep 29, 12:49 PM: The Independent joined the source map.
Sep 29, 12:51 PM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.
Sep 29, 1:01 PM: WIVB News4 (Nexstar, Buffalo) joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 0/99 and story health is stable · 9 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.