What Happened:
On the eve of the 2021 US Capitol riot, a suspected pipe bomber planted and detonated several pipe bombs in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred on January 5, 2021, near the Democratic and Republican party headquarters. The FBI identified a person of interest, seen in video footage wearing a face mask, a hoodie, and carrying a backpack. The suspect placed the pipe bombs between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The devices were safely detonated by the authorities.
The FBI released images of the suspect and offered a reward of up to $100,000 for any information leading to the individual’s arrest. There were no reported injuries or damage from the explosions, but the incident raised concerns about security measures ahead of the planned protest at the Capitol the next day.
Authorities have not confirmed the motives behind the suspected pipe bomber’s actions. The FBI is urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation. Both the Democratic and Republican parties have condemned the act, emphasizing the importance of a peaceful transition of power and the protection of democratic institutions.
Sources Analysis:
FBI – The FBI is a law enforcement agency with a track record of investigating criminal activities and terrorism. As a government agency, it aims to maintain national security and uphold the law, which may influence its handling of the case.
Democratic and Republican parties – Both parties have a stake in maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of their members and premises. They may have a vested interest in portraying the incident as a threat to democracy to rally support and condemnation against such actions.
Fact Check:
Fact 1 – Verified fact: The suspected pipe bomber planted and detonated several pipe bombs in Washington, D.C. on January 5, 2021.
Fact 2 – Verified fact: The FBI released images of the suspect seen in video footage near the Democratic and Republican party headquarters.
Fact 3 – Unconfirmed claim: The motive behind the suspected pipe bomber’s actions has not been confirmed by authorities.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “What we know about suspected pipe bomber on eve of 2021 US Capitol riot”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.