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Wreckage of plane crash that killed NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and family shown in photos

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Photos released by the National Transportation Safety Board show the wreckage of the plane crash that took the lives of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and his family.  The National Transportation Safety Board released photos from the crash site of Greg Biffle’s Cessna C550. (Courtesy of NTSB) The plane departed Statesville Regional Airport, …

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Angels settle wrongful death lawsuit with family of Tyler Skaggs, who died from fentanyl-laced pills

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Los Angeles Angels and the family of Tyler Skaggs reached a settlement in the family’s wrongful death lawsuit against the team. Skaggs died in 2019 after taking fentanyl-laced oxycodone supplied by the team’s former communications director, Eric Kay, mixed with alcohol. Kay is serving 22 years in prison. The terms of …

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Who was Greg Biffle? Former NASCAR driver who helped hurricane victims dies in plane crash with family members

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, 55, was among seven people killed in a plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday. Biffle, his wife and two children and three others were aboard a Cessna C550 owned by Biffle when it crashed at Statesville Regional Airport. Biffle had 19 victories in the NASCAR Cup …

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College basketball player dies after suffering in-game injury

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Connors State College basketball player died after suffering an in-game head injury, school officials said. Sophomore Ethan Dietz died Tuesday, the school said in a statement posted to its Facebook page.  School spokesperson Shannon Rigsby said initial reports indicate Dietz suffered some type of head injury. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS …

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NFL Hall of Famer Kenny Easley dies at 66

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Seattle Seahawks safety Kenny Easley has died at the age of 66, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Saturday. Easley’s family said he died Friday night and did not provide a cause of death. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Seahawks legend Kenny Easley,” the Seahawks said in …

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Fitness influencer dies in suspicious fall from Rio de Janeiro apartment building

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Brazilian bodybuilder who had more than 200,000 followers on Instagram died this week after falling from her high-rise apartment in Rio de Janeiro, according to reports. Diana Areas, 39, was found dead outside the Unique Towers condominium building Thursday, according to the New York Post and People magazine, citing local news …

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Dodgers’ Alex Vesia reveals death of infant daughter: ‘No words to describe the pain we’re going through’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia revealed on social media that his infant daughter Sterling died in the final week of October. “Our little angel we love you forever & you’re with us always. Our beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday October 26th. There are no words to describe the pain we’re …

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Cowboys’ Dak Prescott shares emotional message after losing teammate Marshawn Kneeland

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Marshawn Kneeland, who appeared in 18 games with the Dallas Cowboys since his 2024 NFL rookie season, died at the age of 24 Thursday, the …

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Australian teen cricketer dies after ball strikes neck during training session

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The cricket community is mourning the loss of one of its own after a 17-year-old Australian died after being struck in the neck by a ball during practice, the country’s national governing body for the sport confirmed Thursday.  Ben Austin was training at Ferntree Gully in east Melbourne Tuesday when he was struck …

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New Jersey man’s Titanic belongings recovered expected to auction for more than $100K

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Personal effects of a New Jersey man buried at sea when the Titanic sank in April 1912 are expected to sell for more than $100,000 next month.  The collection has remained in Frederick Sutton’s family’s hands for more than a century. The 61-year-old was a first-class passenger on the ship, returning home …

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