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How AP obtained and analyzed data on 4.5 million migrants released in the US at the border

The Oregonian (Oregon Live) and The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) describe the same event in different terms.

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As of September 17, 2026 at 10:39 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened AP requested individual anonymized information on every person released at the Mexican border by ZIP code, nationality and other characteristics.
The headline split The left frames it as "A border surge reshaped America. Data shows where 4.5 million migrants went". The center frames it as "How AP obtained and analyzed data on 4.5 million migrants released in the US at the border".
Match confidence Medium confidence. 7 sources across 2 bias buckets. Useful framing signal — check the source list before sharing.
Same-event confidenceMedium

7 sources across 2 bias buckets agree on the event.

Framing confidenceModerate

57/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftA border surge reshaped America. Data shows where 4.5 million migrants went

The Oregonian (OregonLive) · Center-left · News report

CenterHow AP obtained and analyzed data on 4.5 million migrants released in the US at the border

The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightNo matching source in this bucket yet.

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SEE THE HEADLINES

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The Oregonian (OregonLive)News report · Sep 17, 10:25 AM

A border surge reshaped America. Data shows where 4.5 million migrants went

Federal data on 4.5 million migrants who crossed from October 2018 to July 2025 obtained exclusively by The Associated Press shows migrants increasingly choosing smaller cities and towns wi...

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The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)News report · Sep 17, 10:39 AM

How AP obtained and analyzed data on 4.5 million migrants released in the US at the border

AP requested individual anonymized information on every person released at the Mexican border by ZIP code, nationality and other characteristics.

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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Sep 17, 10:39 AM

How AP obtained and analyzed data on 4.5 million migrants released in the US at the border

AP requested individual anonymized information on every person released at the Mexican border by ZIP code, nationality and other characteristics.

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The Birmingham News (AL.com)News report · Sep 17, 10:39 AM

How AP obtained and analyzed data on 4.5 million migrants released in the US at the border

AP requested individual anonymized information on every person released at the Mexican border by ZIP code, nationality and other characteristics.

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CenterMostly Factual
The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · Sep 17, 10:39 AM

How AP obtained and analyzed data on 4.5 million migrants released in the US at the border

AP requested individual anonymized information on every person released at the Mexican border by ZIP code, nationality and other characteristics.

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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive)News report · Sep 17, 10:39 AM

How AP obtained and analyzed data on 4.5 million migrants released in the US at the border

AP requested individual anonymized information on every person released at the Mexican border by ZIP code, nationality and other characteristics.

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Sep 17, 10:06 AM

How AP obtained and analyzed data on 4.5 million migrants released in the US at the border

Newly obtained data on the unprecedented surge of border crossings over the past decade is shedding light on who entered the U.S. and where they went.

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Details57/99 Wording Gap · Medium confidence · 7 sources
57/99 Wording GapMedium confidence7 sources · 2 bias bucketsLive match · 7 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Sep 17, 10:06 AM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.

Sep 17, 10:25 AM: The Oregonian (OregonLive) joined the source map.

Sep 17, 10:39 AM: The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) joined the source map.

Sep 17, 10:39 AM: The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 57/99 and story health is live match · 7 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format.