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Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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What happened Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.
The headline split The center frames it as "Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer". The right frames it as "‘Top Gear’ star Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis: ‘I DON’T KNOW WHAT’S G...".
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19 sources across 2 bias buckets agree on the event.

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69/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.

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CenterJeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

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Right / center-rightJeremy Clarkson Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 17, 3:54 PM

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)News report · Jun 17, 5:45 PM

British TV personality Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer in final ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ episodes

LONDON — British television personality Jeremy Clarkson revealed on his farm reality show that he has prostate cancer. Clarkson, 66, said that the disease is “aggressive” but was detected e...

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Daily CallerNews report · Jun 17, 4:32 PM

Jeremy Clarkson Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

'If this is all successful, I'll see you for season six, and if it isn't, I wont'

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 17, 3:54 PM

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 17, 3:54 PM

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 17, 3:54 PM

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 17, 3:54 PM

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 17, 3:54 PM

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

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Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 17, 3:54 PM

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 17, 3:54 PM

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jun 17, 3:54 PM

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jun 17, 3:54 PM

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 17, 3:54 PM

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 17, 3:54 PM

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 17, 3:54 PM

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 17, 3:54 PM

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-'Top Gear' host, says he has 'aggressive' cancer

Former “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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Toronto SunNews report · Jun 17, 3:44 PM

‘Top Gear’ star Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis: ‘I DON’T KNOW WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN’

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In 2015, Clarkson suffered a terrifying cancer scare just days before he was involved in a bust-up with a Top Gear producer, which ultimately got him fired from the popular series

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Details69/99 Wording Gap · Medium confidence · 19 sources
69/99 Wording GapMedium confidence19 sources · 2 bias bucketsLive match · 19 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

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Jun 17, 3:44 PM: Toronto Sun joined the source map.

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Now: Wording Gap is 69/99 and story health is live match · 19 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format.