U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The U.S. didn’t provide evidence that the vessel was carrying illicit drugs. More than 200 people have been killed in such strikes since the military campaign began in September.

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National30 articles from 14 sources across the spectrum· Updated 117d ago

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. May 27US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
  2. May 30Only center coverage:Death toll from U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats climbs above 200 with latest attack
  3. Jun 2Only lean-left coverage:What to know about U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats

Who covered each development

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Last development · Jun 2 — What to know about U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats

The bigger story

How each side is putting it

Left

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NBC NewsLean Left· 117d ago· ran in 2 outlets

U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· NPR, Wyoming Public Media
NPRLean Left· 121d ago

U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week

Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· 121d ago

U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week

NBC NewsLean Left· 121d ago

U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack of the week

NBC NewsLean Left· 122d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Another U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

Seattle TimesLean Left· 122d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Another US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

Center

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NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 121d ago· ran in 2 outlets

U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack this week

UPICenter· 121d ago

U.S. military carries out strike on suspected drug boat

Delaware Public MediaCenter· 121d ago· ran in 3 outlets

U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week

CBS NewsCenter· 121d ago

U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific Ocean kills 3 people in fourth attack this week

CBS NewsCenter· 122d ago

Death toll from U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats climbs above 200 with latest attack

Right

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 117d ago· ran in 2 outlets

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

New York PostLean Right· 117d ago

US strike kills 2 on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific Ocean as attacks ramp up in region

New York PostLean Right· 120d ago

US strike on alleged drug smuggling boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific

MyNorthwestLean Right· 121d ago· ran in 2 outlets

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack this week

MyNorthwestLean Right· 122d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Another US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

Other outlets

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The GuardianLean Left· 117d ago

US strike on alleged drug boat kills two people in eastern Pacific Ocean

The GuardianLean Left· 121d ago

US strike on alleged drug boat kills three in eastern Pacific

The GuardianLean Left· 124d ago

Two killed in US strike on another alleged drug boat in Pacific as campaign’s death toll nears 200

Al JazeeraLean Left· 125d ago

US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills one

The GuardianLean Left· 125d ago

One person killed in latest US military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific

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