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Venezuela hit by back-to-back powerful earthquakes, buildings collapse in Caracas

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela minutes apart on Wednesday, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas. The US Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.1 quake hit near Morón at a depth of 13 km, followed one minute later by a stronger 7.5-magnitude quake 16 km southwest of the town at 10 k...

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What happened Venezuela hit by back-to-back powerful earthquakes, buildings collapse in Caracas.
The headline split The left frames it as "Two 7+ magnitude earthquakes strike Venezuela, heavy damage reported". The right frames it as "Structures Collapse as 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Venezuela".
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Left / center-leftTwo 7+ magnitude earthquakes strike Venezuela, heavy damage reported

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Right / center-rightPlayers, fans flee stadium as powerful earthquakes strike during Venezuela baseball game

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France24 AmericasNews report · Jun 25, 12:13 AM

Venezuela hit by back-to-back powerful earthquakes, buildings collapse in Caracas

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela minutes apart on Wednesday, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas. The US Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.1 quake hit near Morón at a d...

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 25, 3:07 AM

Buildings collapse after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 25, 3:07 AM

Buildings collapse after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 25, 3:07 AM

Buildings collapse after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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Bloomberg - MarketsNews report · Jun 25, 3:03 AM

Venezuela Hit by Massive Back-to-Back Earthquakes

Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after massive back-to-back earthquakes toppled buildings in Caracas, knocked down power lines and devastated the capital’s main airport. (Source:...

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 25, 2:52 AM

Buildings collapse after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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Fox NewsNews report · Jun 25, 2:50 AM

Players, fans flee stadium as powerful earthquakes strike during Venezuela baseball game

Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela near Morón, sending fans fleeing a baseball stadium as buildings shook.

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Jun 25, 2:28 AM

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.

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CBS NewsNews report · Jun 25, 2:24 AM

Two 7+ magnitude earthquakes strike Venezuela, heavy damage reported

A pair of earthquakes, the first measuring a magnitude of 7.2 and the second measuring in at 7.5, were reported Wednesday evening in northwest Venezuela, according to the U.S. Geological Su...

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jun 25, 2:14 AM

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

The 7.1- and 7.5-magnitude quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.

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Courthouse NewsNews report · Jun 25, 1:58 AM

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

The quakes, among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century, struck shortly after 6 p.m.

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Global News (Canada)News report · Jun 25, 1:56 AM

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings

The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes roiled the region, with buildings evacuated in cities as far away as Brazil’s Amazon about 1,700 kilometers away.

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PBS NewsHourNews report · Jun 25, 1:44 AM

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

The quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.

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Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Jun 25, 1:41 AM

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes have slammed Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

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NZ HeraldNews report · Jun 25, 1:39 AM

Two earthquakes strike Venezuela as another tremor rocks Japan

Two powerful quakes minutes apart left buildings destroyed across Caracas.

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NDTVNews report · Jun 25, 1:35 AM

Venezuela Hit By 2 Strongest Earthquakes In Over A Century, Buildings Damaged

The first earthquake in Venezuela had a magnitude of 7.1, while the second earthquake was of 7.5 magnitude.

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AxiosNews report · Jun 25, 1:34 AM

2 powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, damaging buildings in the capital, Caracas. The big picture: The U.S. Geological Survey issued a red alert for "shaking-related fatal...

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Chicago Sun-TimesNews report · Jun 25, 1:32 AM

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

CARACAS, Venezuela — Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slammed Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas and leaving residents shaken. The U.S. Geologic...

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Japan TimesNews report · Jun 25, 1:32 AM

Buildings collapse as quakes rock Venezuela, ‘high casualties’ likely

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake has hit about 160 km west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a ​magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Daily MailNews report · Jun 25, 1:29 AM

Two powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely as terrifying images show buildings in ruins

Several ⁠earthquakes ​shook ‌Venezuela's ‌capital ⁠of ⁠Caracas ​on ​Wednesday ⁠afternoon,⁠witnesses ​reported.

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The HinduNews report · Jun 25, 1:24 AM

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, buildings collapse in capital Caracas

People evacuated swaying buildings in Caracas and remained outside, many visibly shocked as they saw entire walls that had collapsed, making furniture visible from the street

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UPIWire story · Jun 25, 1:15 AM

Strong back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela capital region

Two major earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, hit near the Venezuela capital on Wednesday, collapsing buildings and causing widespread damage.

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NPR - WorldNews report · Jun 25, 1:11 AM

Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuelan capital of Caracas

Powerful back to back earthquakes hit Venezuela's capital, Caracas. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with journalist Maria Graterol who is in Caracas.

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BreitbartNews report · Jun 25, 12:54 AM

Structures Collapse as 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Venezuela

Several structures collapsed in the capital of Venezuela following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter near Morón.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jun 25, 12:53 AM

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

The 7.1- and 7.5-magnitude quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.

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RTE News (Ireland)News report · Jun 25, 12:48 AM

'High casualties' likely as 7.5 quake hits Venezuela

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital damaging buildings in Caracas and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction across the So...

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WORLD MagazineNews report · Jun 25, 12:46 AM

Venezuela, Japan hit by trio of powerful earthquakes

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jun 25, 12:44 AM

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

The 7.1- and 7.5-magnitude quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jun 25, 12:44 AM

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

The 7.1- and 7.5-magnitude quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jun 25, 12:44 AM

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

The 7.1- and 7.5-magnitude quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jun 25, 12:44 AM

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

The 7.1- and 7.5-magnitude quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.

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The Right ScoopNews report · Jun 25, 12:44 AM

BREAKING VIDEOS – Earthquakes hit in Japan, California and Venezuela ALL today!

Earthquakes have hit in multiple countries today, from Pacific to the Caribbean, all on June 24th. Japan was hit first this morning, then California, and this evening Venezuela was rocked b...

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Honolulu Star-AdvertiserNews report · Jun 25, 12:42 AM

Buildings collapse as quakes rock Venezuela, ‘high casualties’ likely

CARACAS >> Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela’s capital on Wednesday afternoon, bringing down buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to warn o...

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The Gateway PunditNews report · Jun 25, 12:40 AM

RING OF FIRE: Powerful Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Hits Northern Japan

A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Wednesday evening (Thursday local time).

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Jun 25, 12:40 AM

Powerful 7.1 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes hit Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake followed by a 7.5-magnitude quake shook Venezuela on Wednesday, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.

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Toronto SunNews report · Jun 25, 12:40 AM

Two powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, destroying buildings

Magnitude-7.2,7.5 quakes struck the same area

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Washington Examiner - NewsNews report · Jun 25, 12:38 AM

‘High casualties’ feared after two powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela: USGS

Two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela on Wednesday, collapsing buildings, triggering panic across the country and capital of Caracas, and prompting the U.S. Geological Sur...

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Epoch Times WorldNews report · Jun 25, 12:30 AM

2 Powerful Earthquakes Rock Venezuela

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake followed shortly after a 7.2-magnitude temblor, collapsing buildings in the capital.

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The IndependentNews report · Jun 25, 12:28 AM

Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, in photos

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within about a minute of each other on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and damage in Caracas. The rare back-to-back tremors, measuring mag...

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Jun 25, 12:18 AM

Buildings collapse in Venezuelan capital after powerful earthquakes hit

Buildings collapse in Venezuelan capital after powerful earthquakes hit.

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Globe and MailNews report · Jun 25, 12:15 AM

Buildings collapse as 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocks north-central Venezuela

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.

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SBS News (Australia)News report · Jun 25, 12:14 AM

Buildings collapse, fears for 'high casualties' after powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela

Local authorities are yet to confirm casualties, but said homes had collapsed and rescue efforts were underway.

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The Indian ExpressNews report · Jun 25, 12:14 AM

Powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

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CNBCNews report · Jun 25, 12:10 AM

Buildings collapse as quakes rock Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, with a magnitude 7.5 tremor hitting less than a minute later, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

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100 Percent Fed UpNews report · Jun 25, 12:09 AM

BREAKING: Multiple Earthquakes Rock Venezuela – 7.1 And 7.5 Magnitude – Footage Shows Collapsed Buildings

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes shook Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse in the capital of Caracas. The U.S. Geological Survey […]

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South China Morning PostNews report · Jun 24, 11:59 PM

Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, bringing down buildings in Caracas

Strong earthquakes struck ⁠west of Venezuela’s capital on Wednesday afternoon, bringing down buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to warn of potentia...

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 11:54 PM

Buildings collapse after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 11:54 PM

Buildings collapse after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 11:54 PM

Buildings collapse after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 24, 11:54 PM

Buildings collapse after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jun 24, 11:54 PM

Buildings collapse after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 24, 11:54 PM

Buildings collapse after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 24, 11:54 PM

Buildings collapse after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 24, 11:54 PM

Buildings collapse after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jun 24, 11:54 PM

Buildings collapse after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 24, 11:54 PM

Buildings collapse after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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Le Monde EnglishNews report · Jun 24, 11:53 PM

Two strong earthquakes strike Venezuela, buildings collapse in Caracas

The two quakes struck the same area just minutes apart, causing damage in the capital Caracas and prompting tsunami warnings for parts of the Caribbean as authorities reported collapsed bui...

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KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles)News report · Jun 24, 11:51 PM

Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, collapsing buildings in Caracas

A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, seconds before a 7.5-magnitude quake hit, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

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Guardian WorldNews report · Jun 24, 11:50 PM

Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas

Homes and buildings collapse after double quake, with tremors felt in neighbouring Colombia Venezuela earthquakes: follow live updates Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, has been struck by two p...

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WFLA News Channel 8 (Nexstar, Tampa)News report · Jun 24, 11:49 PM

Powerful earthquakes collapses Venezuelan buildings; tsunami alert issued for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hammered Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.

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The Times of IndiaNews report · Jun 24, 11:44 PM

7.1, 7.5 powerful back-to-back earthquakes rock Venezuela; 'high casualties likely'

Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.1 and 7.5 magnitude, rocked Venezuela within minutes, causing buildings to crumble in the capital, Caracas. Tsunami alerts were issued for parts of the...

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India TodayNews report · Jun 24, 11:03 PM

Strongest-in-a-century earthquakes hit Venezuela, buildings collapse in Caracas

Strongestinacentury earthquakes hit Venezuela buildings collapse in Caracas

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Details46/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 63 sources
46/99 Wording GapHigh confidence63 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 63 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report, Wire story

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Jun 24, 11:03 PM: India Today joined the source map.

Jun 24, 11:44 PM: The Times of India joined the source map.

Jun 24, 11:49 PM: WFLA News Channel 8 (Nexstar, Tampa) joined the source map.

Jun 24, 11:50 PM: Guardian World joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 46/99 and story health is stable · 63 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.