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BBC WorldNews report · Aug 16, 6:46 PM
One dead, homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii
A search-and-rescue operation is under way after properties were uprooted from their foundations.
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One dead, homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii
The New York Times and BBC World describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened A search-and-rescue operation is under way after properties were uprooted from their foundations.
The headline split The left frames it as "As Lala Lashes Hawaii, the Atlantic Hurricane Season Remains Calm. So Far.". The center frames it as "One dead, homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii".
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Left / center-leftAs Lala Lashes Hawaii, the Atlantic Hurricane Season Remains Calm. So Far.
The New York Times · Center-left · News report
CenterOne dead, homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii
BBC World · Center · News report
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The New York TimesNews report · Aug 16, 5:06 PM
As Lala Lashes Hawaii, the Atlantic Hurricane Season Remains Calm. So Far.
An El Niño weather pattern is expected to limit activity into the fall, providing a stabilizing force.
Details59/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
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