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Sandra Bullock opens up about loss of partner Bryan Randall and his private ALS battle

Global News (Canada) and WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Sandra Bullock has opened up about the loss of her partner Bryan Randall and his private battle with neurodegenerative disease ALS.
The headline split WCVB Boston (Hearst) frames it as "Sandra Bullock opens up about loss of partner Bryan Randall and his private ALS battle". Global News (Canada) frames it as "Sandra Bullock speaks out for 1st time on death of partner Bryan Randall".
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Aug 20, 7:56 PM

Sandra Bullock opens up about loss of partner Bryan Randall and his private ALS battle

Sandra Bullock has opened up about the loss of her partner Bryan Randall and his private battle with neurodegenerative disease ALS.

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Global News (Canada)News report · Aug 20, 7:38 PM

Sandra Bullock speaks out for 1st time on death of partner Bryan Randall

'My person left a lot earlier than the body left. I don't think I ever dealt with that until after he passed,' actor Sandra Bullock said.

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Aug 20, 7:38 PM: Global News (Canada) joined the source map.

Aug 20, 7:56 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

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