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Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89

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Rockefeller came from one of the nation's richest families to spend a half century in public service in one of the poorest states. Covered by 14 outlets: 5 lean left, 5 are centre, 4 lean right.

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  1. Google News Center Factuality: High US
    Jay Rockefeller, Senate voice on health care and security, dies at 89 - The Washington Post

    Jay Rockefeller, Senate voice on health care and security, dies at 89 The Washington Post John D. Rockefeller IV, West Virginia Governor and Senator, Dies at 89 The New York Times Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and US senator who was part of a dynasty, dies at...

  2. Ibtimes Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Jay Rockefeller Net Worth: Who Will Inherit His $160M Fortune as His Wife and Four Children Mourn?

    Former US senator Jay Rockefeller, estimated to be worth $160 million, has died aged 89. His wife and four children may be heirs, although no estate details are public.

  3. Drudge Report Feed Leans right US
    Jay Rockefeller, oil heir who fought poverty, dies at 89...

    Jay Rockefeller, oil heir who fought poverty, dies at 89... (Second column, 2nd story, link ) Related stories: Mississippi vote count drags in Senate cliffhanger...

  4. Hellomagazine Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Inside Jay Rockefeller's $160M fortune his wife and 4 children will inherit following his death at 89

    The former U.S. Senator, Jay Rockefeller, passed away on Friday, November 6, at 89 years old, and leaves behind a multimillion fortune

  5. The Daily Beast Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Rockefeller Dynasty Heir and Former Senator Dies at 89

    Jeffrey Markowitz / Getty Images John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV—heir to his family dynasty, one of America’s wealthiest families—died Friday at age 89. He died in his home in Washington, D.C., and is survived by former television executive Sharon Percy Rockefeller, 81, and...

  6. PBS NewsHour Leans left Factuality: Very high US
    Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89

    Rockefeller came from one of the nation's richest families to spend a half century in public service in one of the poorest states.

  7. CBS News Leans left Factuality: High US
    Jay Rockefeller, former governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89

    Jay Rockefeller, who served as West Virginia governor and senator and was the last member of his family's political dynasty, has died at the age of 89.

  8. Washington Times Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Jay Rockefeller, descendant of oil titan, dies at 89

    John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV, a great-grandson of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, died Friday at 89.

  9. Hindustan Times Center Factuality: High IN
    Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and US senator, dies at 89

    Jay Rockefeller died Thursday night at his home in Washington, said Mary Stewart, vice president for external affairs at WETA.

  10. The Jerusalem Post Leans right Factuality: High IL
    Jay Rockefeller, heir to famed dynasty and healthcare advocate in US Senate, dies at 89

    Rockefeller was married to public television executive Sharon Percy Rockefeller, with whom he had four children.

  11. HuffPost Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Jay Rockefeller, Former U.S. Senator From Famous Oil Family, Dies At 89

    He was West Virginia's longest-serving senator.

  12. ABC News (US) Leans left Factuality: High US
    Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and US senator, dies at 89

    Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died

  13. Hindustan Times Center Factuality: High IN
    Jay Rockefeller, heir to famed dynasty and healthcare advocate in US Senate, dies at 89

    Rockefeller voted in 2002 in favor of the Republican Bush's measure authorizing the Iraq war, which began with a US-led invasion in 2003.

  14. Brandonsun Center Factuality: Mostly factual CA
    Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and US senator, dies at 89
  15. Bangor Daily Leans left Factuality: High US
    Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and US senator who was part of a dynasty, dies at 89

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty — and the only Democrat — who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died. He was 89. Rockefeller died Thursday night at his home in Washington, said...

  16. RT Right Factuality: Very low State media RU
    Rockefeller dynasty heir dies at 89

    John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV, heir to the Standard Oil fortune and former US senator, has died at 89 after decades in American politics

    Low reliability sourceHigh-risk contentState-funded media
  17. Washington Examiner Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Former West Virginia governor and senator Jay Rockefeller dies at 89

    Jay Rockefeller, a former Democratic governor and senator of West Virginia, has died at age 89. The former politician died at his home in Washington, D.C., on Friday. His family did not provide a cause of death. Rockefeller was a champion of healthcare, tax reform, social...

  18. The Globe and Mail Center Factuality: High CA
    Jay Rockefeller, former U.S. Senator and health care advocate, dies at 89

    He had a role in shaping the program created in 1997 under which the U.S. government helps states provide medical coverage for millions of uninsured children

  19. Fox News Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Former US senator and West Virginia governor Jay Rockefeller dies at 89

    Former Democratic U.S. senator and West Virginia Gov. Jay Rockefeller has died at the age of 89 years old

  20. Reuters Center Factuality: Very high GB
    Jay Rockefeller, heir to famed dynasty and healthcare advocate in US Senate, dies at 89 - Reuters

    Jay Rockefeller, heir to famed dynasty and healthcare advocate in US Senate, dies at 89 Reuters

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