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Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100

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28 reports from 22 outlets96/100 cross-spectrum diversity18 high-reliability sources

Extra Extra has grouped 28 reports on this story from 22 news outlets across the political spectrum. By political lean, that breaks down as 9 left-leaning, 13 center, and 6 right-leaning sources.

With a coverage-diversity score of 96 out of 100, this is one of the more evenly reported stories in our index right now — left, center, and right outlets are all giving it attention.

On reliability, 18 of the 22 rated outlets carry a high or mostly-factual reliability rating (A or B) and 4 outlets fall into our mixed or lower-reliability tier (C or D). Ratings are drawn from independent assessments and are meant to help you weigh each report, not to tell you which to trust.

Coverage of this story has developed over roughly 24 hours, so the perspectives below capture how the framing shifted as the story matured.

Below, the same story is laid out side by side as left, center, and right outlets reported it. Read across the columns and watch what changes: the headline emphasis, which facts lead, the adjectives, and what each side leaves out. The story itself rarely changes — the framing almost always does.

Outlets covering this story: The Boston Globe, Le Monde (English), New York Times, El País (English), The Guardian, CBC News, NPR, NewsNation, AFP, BBC World, ANSA (English), Deutsche Welle, RFI (English), NHK World, PBS NewsHour, The Japan Times, ABC News (Australia), Boston Herald, Breitbart, Catholic News Agency, The Christian Post, Legal Insurrection.


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The Boston GlobeAAug 11, 2:38 PM

Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100

Around 1,600 buildings across the region have been reported damaged or collapsed.

Le Monde (English)AAug 11, 8:18 AM

Colombia searches for survivors after powerful earthquake

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Cali and other cities in the west of the country on Monday, August 10, leaving at least 132 dead and causing widespread destruction. President Abelardo de la Esprie

The Boston GlobeAAug 11, 2:51 PM

What we know about the earthquake in Colombia

The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.

New York TimesAAug 11, 10:52 AM

What We Know About the Earthquake in Colombia

The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.

El País (English)BAug 11, 1:17 PM

Colombia wakes up under a state of emergency after earthquake kills more than 200

Abelardo de la Espriella begins his presidency dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster that will test his leadership skills

The GuardianAAug 11, 2:07 PM

Colombia earthquake leaves more than 200 dead amid hunt for survivors

Rescue workers search for thousands of people missing a day after 7.4 magnitude event hit west of country Colombian rescue workers are racing to find survivors after the country’s deadliest earthquake

CBC NewsAAug 11, 8:55 AM

Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake as death toll rises

Rescue efforts across western Colombia carried into a second day on Tuesday as emergency workers dug through collapsed buildings and flattened homes, amid expectations that the death toll from the cou

New York TimesAAug 11, 11:58 AM

Here Is Where Colombia’s Quake Hit Hardest

A line of cities near the epicenter sustained major damage, images show. The Colombian capital appeared largely spared.

NPRAAug 11, 11:11 AM

1 year in, National Guard became a part of D.C. life. And, deadly quake hits Colombia

Today marks one year since the National Guard was deployed to the nation's capital. Here's what has happened since. And, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake leaves more than 100 people dead in Colombia.

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NewsNationBAug 11, 2:25 PM

Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100

PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts resumed Tuesday in dozens of cities and towns in western Colombia after a powerful earthquake left over 3,000 missing, with many trapped under the de

AFPAAug 10, 3:54 PM

Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake sparks evacuations in Colombia - Ada Derana

Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake sparks evacuations in Colombia  Ada Derana

BBC WorldAAug 11, 10:12 AM

Watch: Family escapes home during Colombia earthquake

At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.

ANSA (English)BAug 11, 12:30 PM

Pope 'deeply saddened' by Colombia earthquake

Leo XIV praying for the eternal rest of the deceased says Vatican

BBC WorldAAug 11, 1:21 PM

At least 169 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years

More than 480 people were injured in the quakes, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings.

Deutsche WelleAAug 11, 2:31 PM

Colombia earthquake: Rescuers race to find thousands missing

Thousands remain unaccounted for, with many buried under rubble and rescuers yet to reach more isolated communities. The true scale of the destruction is emerging only slowly, with the death toll like

RFI (English)AAug 11, 10:08 AM

France and EU join international aid effort after Colombia earthquake

France has joined the European Union and a host of countries in offering assistance to Colombia, where volunteers and rescuers are searching for survivors following Monday's deadly earthquake.

AFPAAug 10, 8:47 PM

At least 111 people killed after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia - SBS

At least 111 people killed after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia  SBS

NHK WorldAAug 11, 11:34 AM

Death toll exceeds 130 from magnitude 7.4 quake hitting western Colombia - nhk.or.jp

Death toll exceeds 130 from magnitude 7.4 quake hitting western Colombia  nhk.or.jp

PBS NewsHourAAug 10, 10:55 PM

7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia, crumbling homes and buildings

A powerful and deadly earthquake hit Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, toppling buildings and leaving a trail of destruction. Geoff Bennett reports.

The Japan TimesBAug 11, 9:32 AM

Colombia quake death toll climbs as civilians aid in rescue

Colombia's new president faces his first major crisis after an earthquake killed 132, damaged over 5,000 homes and overwhelmed emergency crews.

ABC News (Australia)AAug 11, 1:15 PM

Colombia quake death toll reaches 224 with more than 2,700 missing

The magnitude-7.4 quake collapsed buildings and caused widespread damage in the South American country.

AFPAAug 10, 3:09 PM

18 killed as powerful quake hits Colombia - Jagonews24.com

18 killed as powerful quake hits Colombia  Jagonews24.com

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