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Former Phillies pitcher, three others die in Utah plane crash

The plane crashed near Box Elder Peak in American Fork Canyon, the Utah County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release. The accident was witnessed by a man walking with his two children, who called 911, according to the press release. “The witness said the plane disappeared from view and …

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Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida

The Florida Department of Health announced Friday the confirmed case of Naegleria fowleri, a single-celled microscopic amoeba that can infect and destroy the brain. It is usually fatal, the DOH said. Since 1962, only 37 cases of amoeba have been reported in Florida. This was found in Hillsborough County, although …

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Siberian tiger kills zookeeper in Zurich

ZURICH (Reuters) – A female Siberian tiger attacked and killed a 55-year-old zoo keeper at the Zurich Zoo on Saturday, authorities said. Rescue teams were unable to save the woman, who died instantly. A park visitor reported the attack and zoo staff lured the five-year-old tiger named Irina away from …

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