“traveling at an altitude well above commercial air traffic and does not present a military or physical threat to people on the ground.”
In other sources I have read it says that it could be a threat since it is in line with commercial air traffic.
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“It sets the stage for [an] extraordinarily tense meeting between Blinken and Qin Gang,” Lipsky said, referring to the Chinese foreign minister. “It puts Chinese officials on the backfoot heading into the meetings.”
It's interesting that they are already mentioning how this is going to cuase more tension between the U.S. and China when the U.S. does not really have many facts about the balloon yet in the first place... since at this time it is still floating in the sky.
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Josh Lipsky, senior director of the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center
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A lot of various sources being used since they really do not know much that is going on.
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accidentally.
Key word here is accidentally.
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We are also tracking what abilities it could have in gaining insights, and continue to monitor the balloon as it was over the continental United States.”
How could they say that the balloon does not present a significant intelligence gathering risk when in the next sentence they are saying "we are also tracking what abilities it could have in gaining insights, and continue to monitor the balloon as it was over the continental United States.
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“Instances of this activity have been observed over the past several years, including prior to this administration.”
This has not been the first time this has happened... so you could say that there is a little prior knowledge on this happening.
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"We have no intention in violating other countries' air space. We hope relevant parties would handle the matter in a cool-handed way.
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"Before it becomes clear what happened, any deliberate speculation or hyping up would not help handling of the matter."
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"The balloon is near several underground intercontinental ballistic missile silos."
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Also in the video: President Biden has no plans to shoot down the balloon It is traveling at an altitude well above commercial air traffic.
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People noticed something strange in the sky.. videos of people are shown wondering what the heck is that.
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The
Viedo: does not pose a serious threat but it is traveling to sensitive sites.
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Nectar Gan,
Nectar Gan is China Reporter for CNN Digital Worldwide based in Hong Kong.
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Haley Britzky
Pentagon producer at CNN.
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By Oren Liebermann
CNN Pentagon correspondent based in Washington DC.
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February 3, 2023
One day before the balloon was shot down
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suspected
Meaning they do not even have proof or facts to back this up.
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www.youtube.com www.youtube.com
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"The administration is so unsure"
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They are seeing a lot of these balloons. U.S. can not rule out if they have any hostile intent.
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Urgent race to recover debris from suspected Chinese spy balloon l GMA
-Repetition from other sources in this video: the balloon is the size of three busses.
-This video talks about the U.S. taking down this balloon and what they are going to do to recover it and try to investigate what exactly the balloon is.
-The Pentagon tracked down this balloons every movement of where it went.
-China claimed that the balloon was a civilian airship and not a spy device.
-They called the U.S. decision to take it down an "excessive reaction" from this they warned us that it retains the right to respond further"
-China is an important trading partner for the U.S. so its important to lower the tension.
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China is an important trading partner for the U.S. so its important to lower the tension.
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They called the U.S. decision to take it down an "excessive reaction" from this they warned us that it retains the right to respond further
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China claimed that the balloon was a civilian ariship and not a spy device.
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The Pentagon tracked down this balloons every movement of where it went.
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This video talks about the U.S. taking down this balloon and what they are doing to recover it and try to investigate what exactly the balloon is.
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Repition from other sources in this video: the balloon is the size of roughly three busses.
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The U.S. government has declined to say which sites the Chinese balloon surveyed. It appeared to travel near sensitive U.S. bases including Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, which oversees 150 intercontinental ballistic missile silos, and Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, home to U.S. Strategic Command, which is in charge of nuclear forces.
They never really get into sites that it flew over in other articles... but they do in this article.
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political uproar
key word
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The appearance of the Chinese balloon caused a political uproar in the United States and prompted the top U.S. diplomat, Antony Blinken, to cancel a Feb. 5-6 trip to Beijing that both countries hoped would steady their rocky relations.
Repetitive. Every source seems to have this.
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NGTO
From the video: "The lack of information just creates more mystery and more room for speculation.. if it is a commercial company what commercial company is it? How often does it operate these balloons? Those bits of information missing leads us to not rule out either case, whether it is a weather balloon or it is a spy balloon."
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In the video: "In some respects, what the U.S. has done is kind of parallel to past Chinese behavior." (referring to shooting down the balloon)
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By Phil Stewart and Jeff Mason
Both journalists for Reuters. Reuters is a global information and news provider headquartered in London, England, that serves professionals in the financial, media, and corporate markets.
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February 6,
Two days after the balloon was shot down
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Why hasn’t it been shot down?
The story suggests that U.S. officials have refrained from shooting down the suspected Chinese surveillance ballon due to concerns about potential risks and damage from falling debris, emphasizing a careful risk assessment that considers the balloon's limited intelligence capabilities and the absence of an immediate physical threat.
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“civilian airship used for research, mainly meteorological, purposes,” which “deviated far from its planned course.”
Repetitive of all articles
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“Why not shoot it down?
This whole paragraph is assuring that it is not a threat to The U.S. Military so there is no need to shoot it down as of now because it is not in a good spot to.
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which is the size of three buses
First article I have read that has said the balloon is this large
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By Haley Britzky
Haley Britzky is a Pentagon producer at CNN.
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Why the US hasn’t shot down the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, according to officials
Title gets straight to the point explaining exactly what is going to be talked about.
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Before the Balloon was shot down
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Pentagon
Video/ Visual News from the Pentagon. Pentagon official giving an update on the balloon’ status while it is in the air. Says at this time it does NOT pose a military threat. He says it is a surveillance balloon and it has violated U.S. airspace and it is unacceptable.
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This news story suggests that the U.S. military's interception of a suspected Chinese spy balloon, despite China's claims of an accidental civilian aircraft incident, reflects heightened tensions in the U.S.- Chinese relations and underscores differing perspective on security threats and diplomatic implications.
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Chinese relations that have been in a downward spiral for years. It prompted Secretary of State Antony Blinken to abruptly cancel a high-stakes Beijing trip aimed at easing tensions.
Binary: Severe Blow verses Diplomatic Posturing: -The presence of the balloon is described as dealing a "severe blow" to U.S. Chinese relations. -China plays down the cancellation of Secretary of State Blinken's trip as routine, stating the U.S. making any announcement as its own business. -preffered side: The U.S. portrays the incident as a severe blow, highlighting the strain in relations, while China downplays its significance, suggesting dimplomatic posturing.
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China has denied any claims of spying and said it is a civilian-use balloon intended for meteorology research. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the balloon’s journey was out of its control and urged the U.S. not to “smear” it because of the balloon.
Binary: Intentional verse accidental -The U.S. Military describes the downing of the balloon as a necessary action against a suspected spy device. -China insists it was an accident involving a civilian aircraft -Preferred side: The U.S. prefers the intentional interpretation to justify its military action, while China favors the accidental interpretation to downplay the incident.
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shot down
Key word
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hyping the situation
Key word to this article
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mock
Key word
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The U.S. military has shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast on orders from President Joe Biden after it had crossed over sensitive military sites across North America. (Feb. 4)
Audio News: video of President Joe Biden saying that he order the U.S. Military to shoot down the balloon.
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China has claimed that the balloon was merely a weather research “airship” that had been blown off course. The Pentagon rejected that out of hand — as well as China’s contention that it was not being used for surveillance and had only limited navigational ability.
Each source I have read so far repeats this. There are two sides of the story and both sides have very different stories. Makes readers wonder which one is true.
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This isn’t the first time Chinese spy balloons have crossed into U.S. airspace in recent years, one of the officials said.
I feel like this is a good news value making this story. The fact that this is not the first time this has happened is honestly concerning making me think why does this keep happening.
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Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker, the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Source used. Bringing the Republican parties perspective on the case
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On Saturday, Ashlyn Preaux, 33, went out to get her mail in Forestbrook, South Carolina, and noticed her neighbors looking up — and there it was, the balloon in the cloudless blue sky. Then she saw fighter jets circling and the balloon get hit. “I did not anticipate waking up to be in a ‘Top Gun’ movie today,” she said.
Utilizes someone's perspective that lives in South Carolina to see what she saw.
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severe
Key word. "Severe is a strong word here.
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China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source used.
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China insisted the flyover was an accident involving a civilian aircraft and threatened repercussions.
The term "threatened repercussions" indicates that China is signaling that there could be negative outcomes or consequences for the U.S. if they proceed with certain actions, such as shooting down the balloon.
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North
Provides great clear photos of the balloon and it being hit.
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AAMER MADHANI and LOLITA C. BALDOR
White house Reporters
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COLLEEN LONG
White House reporter
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ZEKE MILLER
Zeke Miller is an American journalist and past President of the White House Correspondents Association.
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February 5, 2023
Day after it was shot down
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drawing a threat from China
suggests a consequential reaction from China, indicating potential diplomatic or geopolitical repercussions.
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downs
"Downs" implies a deliberate and forceful action, framing the incident as a proactive response by the U.S.
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“an obvious overreaction and a serious violation of international practice.”
Where is this coming from.. there is not source. Who said it?
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the official said.
Another source- but does not use any names just says official. But if they are all U.S. officials, they have knowledge on the event so this is why the can speak in this article.
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The military official gave some detail of the engagement. The F-22 fired the Sidewinder at the balloon from an altitude of 58,000 feet. The balloon at the time was between 60,000 and 65,000 feet.
Details and facts.
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The balloon did not pose a military or physical threat. Still its intrusion into American airspace over several days was an unacceptable violation of U.S. sovereignty.
What news values made this a story? Conflict. The incident involves a conflict between the U.S. and China, adding a geopolitical dimension to the story.
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United States
What news values made this a story? The story is geographically relevant to the United States, making it more significant for the local audience.
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President Joe Biden
What news values made this a story? Involvement of high-profile figures, such as the President and the military, adds a prominence to the story.
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An F-22 Raptor fighter from the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, fired one AIM-9X Sidewinder missile at the balloon. The balloon fell approximately six miles off the coast in about 47 feet of water. No one was hurt.
Both facts. Another contributor to why this is a news article.
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senior defense official speaking on background
Another source, but does not use name.
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U.S. officials first detected the balloon and its payload on January 28 when it entered U.S. airspace near the Aleutian Islands. The balloon traversed Alaska, Canada and re-entered U.S. airspace over Idaho.
This media product is a news article. It provides information about a specific event and details about the actions the U.S. Government took. The language used is factual and presents a chronological account of the incident, including details about the decision.
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safely
The Department of Defense's primary concern is national security. Reporting on an incident involving a Chinese spy balloon being shot down may be framed or bias to emphasize the protection of national interests and the proactive measures taken by the U.S military.
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statement.
This is interesting. I would expect an image of the balloon in the article, but this is showing a F22 which was used to shoot down the balloon. But it is not the exact one that was used.
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Today's deliberate and lawful action demonstrates that President Biden and his national security team will always put the safety and security of the American people first while responding effectively to the PRC's unacceptable violation of our sovereignty
Austin expressing his position. It is more of a subjective statement than a purely factual one. Words like "deliberate, always and unacceptable violation" show this.
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Austin said.
One of the sources used who is a Secretary of Defense who shot down the balloon. This is a good perspective to have since he was the one to shoot it down, so he must have some knowledge about it.
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Chinese Spy Balloon
The use of "Chinese spy balloon suggests a potential international or security related incident.
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Off South Carolina Coast
Includes location of which the action occurred.
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Safely
This use of the word safely is a good thing to include, indicating that the action was done successfully and executed without harm- the operation was controlled and precise.
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F-22 Safely Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon Off South Carolina Coast
The title constructs the story in a clear and concise manner. It is straightforward providing key details while also using language that conveys a specific narrative.
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DOD News
The U.S. Department of Defense regularly releases news and updated to inform the public about its activities, initiatives, and defense-related developments. These news releases serve as a vital source for the public to stay informed about the DoD's actions, innovations, and contributions to maintaining the safetly and stability of the United States and its allies.
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Feb. 4, 2023
Published on the day that the Chinese Balloon was shot down by the U.S. Air Force.
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Jim Garamone
Jim Garamone is a reporter for the U.S Department of Defense.
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“This has been traveling at a much longer distance than what would be these standard weather balloons. They go up over one particular place and up to about 50,000 feet in the atmosphere, and then that’s it, they’re done,” Porter says. “They don’t travel large distances, so I think that there’s pretty significant differences between typical weather balloons and this reported balloon.”
More evidence explaining why it is not a weather balloon.
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blew off course
I wonder what they claim their course for the balloon to be
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off at about six feet wide, and expanding to roughly 20 feet in diameter as it rises. The Chinese balloon clocks in at around 90 feet wide, or the length of three buses, according to U.S. defense officials.
This evidence is important especially to readers so they can understand that it is not a weather balloon.
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Anderson-Frey
Including her expert opinion as a professor of atmospheric science is important to the article, it helps readers understand the technical aspects of weather balloons and the anomalies associated with this case.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken deemed the alleged spy balloon “unacceptable and irresponsible,” and proceeded to cancel his upcoming trip to China from Feb. 5 to Feb. 6, which was set to be the first high-level meeting between the U.S. and China in years.
Calling the balloon "unacceptable and irresponsible" and the cancellation of a high-level diplomatic meeting between the U.S and China underscores the severity of the situation.
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suspicious characteristics
This word choice may contribute to a sense of alarm or unease
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As a large Chinese balloon traversing the United States reached North Carolina on Saturday, Chinese officials were sticking by their claims that the vessel wasn’t being used for spying, but
The purpose of this article is to inform the public about an event that involves potential national security concerns and international relations. The article might also seek to shape public opinion about the nature of the balloon and the actions taken by the government.
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is a “high-altitude surveillance device,” posing as a civilian weather balloon.
Leaves out the details about how this suspicion was formed.
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“for scientific research such as meteorology.” But experts say that the balloon, which is being closely monitored by US officials, looks nothing like a typical weather balloon.
Having both perspectives from what the Chinese say it is and American's response.
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The Chinese Balloon Looks Nothing Like a Weather Balloon, Experts Say
This title is intriguing. Readers would be drawn into this article based off curiosity generated by the suggestion that the object is not what it is said to be from the Chinese.
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Say
The video attracts readers attention since it shows the actual balloon being shot down
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February 4, 2023 2:06 PM EST
Published on the day that the balloon was shot down by the U.S. Air Force.
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By Anisha Kohli
TIME News Reporter
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This Hill is a company that was founded as a newspaper in 1994 by Democratic power broker and New York businessman Jerry Finkelstein, and Martin Tolchin, a former correspondent for The New York Times.
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The poll
The spelling error of "ffectively" makes readers question the professionalism and accuracy of the information presented.
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Monmouth University poll
Monmouth University is a private university in West Long Branch, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Known to lean more to the left which could have a bit of an impact on the poll and the participants in it.
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by Brett Samuels
Brett Samuels is a White House reporter for The Hill. He covers the Biden administration, having previously covered the Trump White House and breaking news for The Hill.
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according to a poll
According to what poll? They are not being specific.
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www.freep.com www.freep.com
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However, the Spartans still don’t look anywhere close to being the nation’s fourth-best team. At least not two games into the season.
This is also an opinion, thinking that Michigan State basketball is not looking good two games in.
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It went a bit smoother the second time around for Michigan State basketball.
This is an opinion. People could think the game did not go sooner this time around.
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stomps
Michigan State basketball did not actually stomp anyone, it is just another way to show that there was a big defeat.
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www.freep.com www.freep.com
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Toledo (9-1, 6-0) has won nine straight games
Fact- can be backed by evidence. All of the following stats after are facts as well since they are all stats and things that happened.
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blasts away
Using the term blasts away is the metaphor here. It is suggesting that Toledo dominated the game. The metaphor "blasts away" draws on the physical experience of an explosion or forceful impact, suggesting a vivid, embodied, understanding of the victory as a powerful and impactful event.
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apnews.com apnews.com
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Ohio became the seventh state where voters decided to protect abortion access after the landmark ruling and was the only state to consider a statewide abortion rights question this year.
Also a fact that can be backed by evidence.
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Public polling shows about two-thirds of Americans say abortion should generally be legal in the earliest stages of pregnancy, a sentiment that has been underscored in both Democratic and deeply Republican states since the justices overturned Roe in June 2022.
This is a fact. It provides information about the results of public polling.
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Ohio’s resounding support for this constitutional amendment reaffirms Democratic priorities and sends a strong message to the state GOP that reproductive rights are non-negotiable
This is also an opinion since it is coming from her own point of view. She thinks that it sends a strong message.
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the vote in favor of abortion rights was a “huge victory.”
This is an opinion coming from Heather Williams. It is her own thoughts and feelings towards the subject.
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Voters in Arizona, Missouri and elsewhere are expected to vote on similar protections next year.
This is a speculation since it is a prediction about the future. They are expected to vote next year but it is not certain.
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Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that ensures access to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care, the latest victory for abortion rights supporters since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year.
This is a fact. It is something that is true and can be supported by evidence.
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www.foxsports.com www.foxsports.com
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standing near Wolverines coaches.
Conflict: The article hints at potential conflicts within the Michigan Football program, particularly related to whether other staff members were aware of the scheme. The NCAA's investigation itself represents a form of conflict between the governing body and the program under investigation.
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linking Harbaugh to the impermissible scouting and sign-stealing scheme.
Unusualness: the alleged sign-stealing scheme is an unusual and uncommon occurrence in college football.
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NCAA that cellphone videos from the games were uploaded to a computer drive accessed by Stalions and other Michigan assistants and coaches,
Human interest: the article doesn't heavily focus on individual human stories, just more of what they found whil investigating. It is more of a straightforward news report about the investigation.
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people investigators believed to be acting as scouts for Michigan, including current students interning with the football team. The photos showed these people seated at games of Michigan opponents this season, aiming their cellphones at the sidelines.
Impact: This investigation and what they have found has the potential to have a significant impact on the Michigan football program, its coaching staff and its reputation.
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NCAA rules do not directly ban the stealing of signs, but there are rules against using electronic equipment to record an opponent's signals and in-person, advanced scouting of future opponents in-season.
The article should go deeper into what are the NCAA rules then so readers are able to understand.
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the low-level staffer suspended by Michigan
Calling a staff member "low level" kind of seems like you are downplaying is role or importance which could be true but such descriptors show bias in how readers perceive individuals or events.
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The Washington Post, citing two people familiar with the matter who were not identified
Lack of attribution: sources are not identified, creates transparency and credibility issues. It is difficult to to assess potential biases or interests when the person who is saying these things is not identified.
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Michigan's football program
The issue is with The Michigan Football team
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Updated Oct. 25, 2023 9:43 p.m. ET
Timeliness- An event that is happening right now.
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A person with knowledge of the situation
Why aren't they specific with who this person is? Doesn't really backup their source well, but could be a violation of information with the NCAA.
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