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The Straits TimesNews report · Oct 3, 2:50 AM
US teen charged with attempted murder and domestic terrorism after chemical release
He mixed toxic chemicals and inhaled their fumes in the school’s cafeteria.
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US teen charged with attempted murder and domestic terrorism after chemical release
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What happened He mixed toxic chemicals and inhaled their fumes in the school’s cafeteria.
The headline split The left frames it as "Teen Charged With Attempted Murder and Domestic Terrorism After Chemical Spill". The center frames it as "US teen charged with attempted murder and domestic terrorism after chemical release".
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Left / center-leftTeen Charged With Attempted Murder and Domestic Terrorism After Chemical Spill
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New York Times USNews report · Oct 3, 12:33 AM
Teen Charged With Attempted Murder and Domestic Terrorism After Chemical Spill
The 15-year-old mixed and ingested hazardous chemicals at a school cafeteria in Portland, Ore., last month, officials said. His lawyers denied the allegations.
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