11/13/2020: A 21-year-old man has made history as the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon - After Biden Sign is Stolen, Trump Supporter Replaced It: “We love our neighbors”

 

Today's Article: A 21-year-old man has made history as the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon
From: CNN
Readability Score: 11.4

From Special Olympics to just Special, 21 year old man inspires as he becomes first person with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon

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Today's Alternate Article: After Biden Sign is Stolen, Trump Supporter Replaced It: “We love our neighbors”
Readability Score: 6.6

10/12/2017: Some Democrats Boycott Moment of Silence for Las Vegas Shooting - EPA Chief Pruitt Announces End of Clean Power Plan

Today's Article: Some Democrats Boycott Moment of Silence for Las Vegas Shooting
From: CBS News
Readability Score: 10.2

Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark could be seen walking off the floor just after Speaker Paul Ryan called for the moment of silence

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Today's Alternate Article: EPA Chief Pruitt Announces End of Clean Power Plan
Readability Score: 7.9

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