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On board a Spanish high-speed train in the aftermath of the system's latest catastrophe

The Seattle Times and WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened ZAMORA, Spain (AP) — For decades, Spaniards have been avid users of the country’s touted high-speed trains, choosing the Ave, Spanish for “bird,” over driving or flying for work trips or holidays each year.
The headline split The left frames it as "On board a Spanish high-speed train in the aftermath of the system’s latest catastrophe". The center frames it as "On board a Spanish high-speed train in the aftermath of the system's latest catastrophe".
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Left / center-leftOn board a Spanish high-speed train in the aftermath of the system’s latest catastrophe

The Seattle Times · Center-left · News report

CenterOn board a Spanish high-speed train in the aftermath of the system's latest catastrophe

WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) · Center · News report

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Oct 31, 5:10 AM

On board a Spanish high-speed train in the aftermath of the system’s latest catastrophe

Spaniards have long favored high-speed trains for travel, but two deadly collisions in nine months have shaken confidence in the system.

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Oct 31, 5:06 AM

On board a Spanish high-speed train in the aftermath of the system's latest catastrophe

ZAMORA, Spain (AP) — For decades, Spaniards have been avid users of the country’s touted high-speed trains, choosing the Ave, Spanish for “bird,” over driving or flying for work trips or ho...

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Oct 31, 5:06 AM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Oct 31, 5:10 AM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.

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