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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 4:21 PM
Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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What happened A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The headline split WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) frames it as "Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California". WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) frames it as "Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California".
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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jun 24, 5:58 PM
Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940, but no damage reported
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A rural area of Northern California experienced its strongest earthquake since 1940 on Wednesday morning, but…
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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 5:29 PM
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake felt across Northern California, USGS says
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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 4:21 PM
Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 24, 4:21 PM
Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 4:21 PM
Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 4:21 PM
Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 4:21 PM
Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 4:21 PM
Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jun 24, 4:21 PM
Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jun 24, 4:21 PM
Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 24, 4:21 PM
Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 24, 4:21 PM
Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 24, 4:21 PM
Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jun 24, 4:21 PM
Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 24, 4:21 PM
Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Jun 24, 4:21 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.
Jun 24, 4:21 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.
Jun 24, 4:21 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.
Jun 24, 4:21 PM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.
Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 16 sources · 1 bucket.