If I report the same news story as someone else, is that duplicate content?

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Published on May 16, 2012 10:02:48 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtbNpeYP_OM

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I have a news website. I heard Google doesn't like duplicate content, but I can't make up news! What can I do to stay in Google's favor? John Mueller, Zurich, Switzerland

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