Craig Melvin, Al Roker granted protective orders against crazed ‘Today’ show intruder
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"Craig Melvin, Al Roker granted protective orders against crazed ‘Today’ show intruder" is generating significant coverage in the Entertainment category, with 4 articles from 4 distinct sources tracked by Newsylist so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include Inquirer.com, Newser, Yahoo and Page Six. Newsylist measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (5)
- Nutjob accused of storming 'Today' set spotted in background of show before being busted: video New York Post · 1d ago
- Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with 'Today' show's Melvin at NBC studio Inquirer.com · 1d ago
- After Intruder Breaks Into Today Studio, a Firing Newser · 1d ago
- “Today” intruder who allegedly confronted Craig Melvin charged with multiple hate crimes, harassment Yahoo · 1d ago
- Craig Melvin, Al Roker granted protective orders against crazed ‘Today’ show intruder Page Six · 1d ago broke it first
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