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The Plain Dealer ClevelandNews report · Jul 9, 1:32 AM
Plague confirmed in wild rat after 4 confirmed cases in dogs; Is it contagious?
"Humans can get plague from flea bites or direct contact with infected animals."
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Plague confirmed in wild rat after 4 confirmed cases in dogs; Is it contagious?
"Humans can get plague from flea bites or direct contact with infected animals."
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MOSTLY SAME
As of July 9, 2026 at 5:23 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened "Humans can get plague from flea bites or direct contact with infected animals.".
The headline split The left frames it as "Plague confirmed in wild rat after 4 confirmed cases in dogs; Is it contagious?". The right frames it as "Wild rat in New Mexico tests positive for the plague after 4 confirmed cases in dogs".
Match confidence High confidence. 7 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
7 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceMild
44/99 — small wording differences, not a major framing split.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftPlague confirmed in wild rat after 4 confirmed cases in dogs; Is it contagious?
The Plain Dealer Cleveland · Center-left · News report
CenterPlague confirmed in wild rat after 4 confirmed cases in dogs; Is it contagious?
The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightWild rat in New Mexico tests positive for the plague after 4 confirmed cases in dogs
New York Post · Center-right · News report
SEE THE HEADLINES
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New York PostNews report · Jul 9, 5:23 AM
Wild rat in New Mexico tests positive for the plague after 4 confirmed cases in dogs
mexicotestspositive
A homeowner discovered the plague-ridden rodent dead on a private property in Santa Fe County and submitted it for testing.
Center-leftMostly Factual
The Oregonian (OregonLive)News report · Jul 9, 1:32 AM
Plague confirmed in wild rat after 4 confirmed cases in dogs; Is it contagious?
contagious
"Humans can get plague from flea bites or direct contact with infected animals."
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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Jul 9, 1:32 AM
Plague confirmed in wild rat after 4 confirmed cases in dogs; Is it contagious?
"Humans can get plague from flea bites or direct contact with infected animals."
Center-rightMostly Factual
Al.com (Alabama News)News report · Jul 9, 1:32 AM
Plague confirmed in wild rat after 4 confirmed cases in dogs; Is it contagious?
"Humans can get plague from flea bites or direct contact with infected animals."
CenterMostly Factual
The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · Jul 9, 1:32 AM
Plague confirmed in wild rat after 4 confirmed cases in dogs; Is it contagious?
"Humans can get plague from flea bites or direct contact with infected animals."
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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive)News report · Jul 9, 1:32 AM
Plague confirmed in wild rat after 4 confirmed cases in dogs; Is it contagious?
"Humans can get plague from flea bites or direct contact with infected animals."
Details44/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 7 sources
44/99 Wording GapHigh confidence7 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 7 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
SOURCE MAP CHANGES
Jul 9, 1:32 AM: The Plain Dealer Cleveland joined the source map.
Jul 9, 1:32 AM: The Oregonian (OregonLive) joined the source map.
Jul 9, 1:32 AM: The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) joined the source map.
Jul 9, 1:32 AM: Al.com (Alabama News) joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 44/99 and story health is stable · 7 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.