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Kentucky governor declares state of emergency as flash flooding worsens across the state
Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency as flash flooding and severe weather continue to impact much of Kentucky.
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What happenedGov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency as flash flooding and severe weather continue to impact much of Kentucky.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "At Least 4 Dead in Kentucky Flooding, Governor Says". The center frames it as "Kentucky governor declares state of emergency due to severe weather, flooding".
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Same-event confidenceMedium
23 sources across 2 bias buckets agree on the event.
Framing confidenceModerate
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftAt Least 4 Dead in Kentucky Flooding, Governor Says
The New York Times · Center-left · News report
CenterKentucky governor declares state of emergency as flash flooding worsens across the state
WCVB Boston (Hearst) · Center · News report
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At Least 4 Dead in Kentucky Flooding, Governor Says
Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky said emergency crews were rescuing people from flooded homes and vehicles on Saturday. Rain was expected to continue into the night.
Four people have died from flash floods in Kentucky, governor says
Floods caused by thunderstorms that have dumped inches of rain on Kentucky and Indiana, with more possible Andy Beshear, the Kentucky governor, says four people have died as a result of fla...
Kentucky flash floods kill at least 3 people with rescue operations ongoing
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At least three people have died in flash floods caused by heavy rain and multiple thunderstorms in Kentucky, officials said, with additional fatalities expected to be confirmed soon.
