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Same story, different headlines

We read each outlet's headline and opening without its name and place it on four measures: sensationalism, loaded language, slant and framing. These are the outlets that sit furthest apart on this story.

3 articles · 3 publishers

Supreme Court rejects effort to revive Khalid Sheikh Mohammed plea deal

Stands out
New York Post (mildly sensational, some charged words).
Plainest
The Guardian and ABC News.

Where the outlets diverge

Two headlines from opposite ends

  1. Loaded language · Neutral → Loaded

    Neutral wordingSupreme court rejects effort to revive plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in 9/11 attacksThe Guardian Some charged wordsSupreme Court rejects bid by 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to revive controversial plea dealNew York Post

  2. Sensationalism · Measured → Sensational

    MeasuredSupreme Court rejects effort to revive Khalid Sheikh Mohammed plea dealABC News Mildly sensationalSupreme Court rejects bid by 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to revive controversial plea dealNew York Post
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