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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

Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas indicted on drug and money laundering charges

Stands out
PBS NewsHour (mildly sensational, some charged words).
Plainest
Hindustan Times and Breitbart.

Where the outlets diverge

Two headlines from opposite ends

  1. Loaded language · Neutral → Loaded

    Neutral wordingDOJ: Virginia Democrat State Sen. Louise Lucas Charged with Drug Trafficking, Money LaunderingBreitbart Some charged wordsNews Wrap: Virginia state senator charged with running criminal marijuana enterprisePBS NewsHour
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