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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.

6 articles · 6 publishers

Walter Koenig, 'Star Trek' actor who played Chekov, dies at 90

Stands out
The Jerusalem Post (mildly sensational, some charged words).
Plainest
NBC News, CBS News and The New York Times.

Where the outlets diverge

Two headlines from opposite ends

  1. Loaded language · Neutral → Loaded

    Neutral wordingWalter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on "Star Trek," dies at 90CBS News Some charged wordsLegendary Jewish actor Walter Koenig, 'Star Trek's' plucky Chekov, dies at 90The Jerusalem Post

  2. Sensationalism · Measured → Sensational

    MeasuredStar Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, dies aged 90BBC News Mildly sensationalLegendary Jewish actor Walter Koenig, 'Star Trek's' plucky Chekov, dies at 90The Jerusalem Post
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