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How One Bahamian Town, Nearly Destroyed, Is Coping After Dorian- https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/06/world/americas/bahamas-abaco-hurricane-damage.html

This article shows timeliness because it was published today and it is relevant for many people who could be affected by this hurricane.


proximity-
AISD Plans to Close 12 Campuses- found in the Austin-American Statesman

This article shows proximity because I live in the AISD area, and although none of the schools closing directly affect me, my cousins go to Maplewood, and they are going to have to move schools.

prominence- 

This article shows prominence because it is celebrating the success of Bianca Andreescu and how she is going to play against Serena Williams in her first Grand Slam. 

impact-

This article shows impact because this decision impacts who our new president might be. 

conflict- 

This article shows conflict because it talks about two rivals schools coming together and spreading a message about school shootings. 

human interest- 
Boy swept away by Dorian storm surge in the Bahamas- https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/06/americas/bahamas-adrian-farrington-son/index.html

This article shows human interest because it's a very emotional thing the dad has to go through, losing his son in the hurricane. 

novelty- 
Local mom buys iPhone from online seller, ends up with two bars of soap and loses $450- https://www.wxyz.com/news/local-mom-buys-iphone-from-online-seller-ends-up-with-2-bars-of-soap-and-loses-450

This article shows novelty because it is unusual for people to get soap bars instead of a phone and the readers might want to learn more about it. 

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