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Rescuers in Indonesia recover 6 more bodies in earthquake aftermath, raising death toll to 53

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Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia have recovered six more bodies following a magnitude-7.7 earthquake that struck the region, bringing the total confirmed death toll to 53. The disaster has severely impacted the East Nusa Tenggara province, where more than 900 homes were completely destroyed and an additional 450 homes sustained damage.

The widespread destruction of residential properties has displaced approximately 5,000 residents, forcing them to seek refuge in temporary shelters while rescue and recovery operations continue in the aftermath of the quake.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

PBS NewsHour (US) Focuses on the widespread destruction of homes and resulting mass displacement.
ABC7 Eyewitness News (Los Angeles, US) (US) Emphasizes the specific body count increase and the earthquake's magnitude.
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