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The IndependentNews report · Oct 10, 7:41 AM
Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico
The forecast was upgraded as Simon approached Mexico's southwestern and west-central Pacific coast
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Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico’s coast, says the National Hurricane Center
The Independent and Washington's Top News (WTOP) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened MIAMI (AP) — Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico’s coast, says the National Hurricane Center.
The headline split The left frames it as "Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico". The center frames it as "Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico’s coast, says the N...".
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Left / center-leftSimon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico
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CenterSimon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico’s coast, says the National Hurricane Center
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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Oct 10, 6:40 AM
Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico’s coast, says the National Hurricane Center
MIAMI (AP) — Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico’s coast, says the National Hurricane Center.
Details33/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
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Oct 10, 6:40 AM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.
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