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Former Rockets star James Harden arrested, charged with unlawful carrying of weapon, ESPN reports
According to ESPN, the former Rockets player was arrested in Houston overnight when a handgun was allegedly observed in the seat of a car that Harden owns.
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What happenedAccording to ESPN, the former Rockets player was arrested in Houston overnight when a handgun was allegedly observed in the seat of a car that Harden owns.
The headline splitOne side frames it as "Former Rockets star James Harden arrested, charged with unlawful carrying of weapon, ESPN...". The other frames it as "NBA Star Arrested For Alleged Unlawful Carrying Of Weapon In Red State".
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CenterFormer Rockets star James Harden arrested, charged with unlawful carrying of weapon, ESPN reports
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Right / center-rightNBA Star Arrested For Alleged Unlawful Carrying Of Weapon In Red State
Former Rockets star James Harden arrested, charged with unlawful carrying of weapon, ESPN reports
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According to ESPN, the former Rockets player was arrested in Houston overnight when a handgun was allegedly observed in the seat of a car that Harden owns.
