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NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41: 'Sudden and tragic'

CONCORD, N. C. (AP) — Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying that Busch died after being hospitalized. No cau...

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What happened Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41.
The headline split One side frames it as "2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with 'severe illnes...". The other frames it as "Legendary NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Dead At 41".
Can I trust it? Yes. 27 sources checked, with Left, Center, and Right represented.

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Left / center-left2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with 'severe illness'

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CenterNASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41: 'Sudden and tragic'

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Right / center-right2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

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Deseret NewsNews report · May 21, 10:44 PM

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

CONCORD, N. C. (AP) — Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childre...

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · May 21, 11:18 PM

NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41: 'Sudden and tragic'

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41.

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PBS NewsHourNews report · May 21, 11:00 PM

2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with 'severe illness'

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41.

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Rolling StoneNews report · May 21, 10:56 PM

Kyle Busch, Two-Time Nascar Cup Series Champion, Dead at 41

The legendary driver holds the record for most wins across the top three Nascar divisions

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New York PostNews report · May 21, 10:43 PM

Kyle Busch’s heartbreaking family post before tragic death

Just days before Kyle Busch's tragic death, he and his family celebrated his young son's birthday.

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · May 21, 10:39 PM

Muere Kyle Busch, campeón de la NASCAR Cup Series en dos ocasiones; tenía 41 años

Kyle Busch, campeón de la NASCAR Cup Series en dos ocasiones, murió a la edad de 41 años, anunciaron su…

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The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · May 21, 10:36 PM

2-time NASCAR Cup Series champion dies at age 41, 11 days after race in Upstate NY

The driver felt ill when he raced at Watkins Glen earlier this month.

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100 Percent Fed UpNews report · May 21, 10:34 PM

BREAKING: NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch Dead At 41

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, who is a two-time Cup Series champion, has passed away. He was 41. “Busch’s death, which […]

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TownhallNews report · May 21, 10:30 PM

Racing Champion Kyle Busch Dead at 41

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UPIWire story · May 21, 10:27 PM

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch dies at 41

Two-time NASCAR Series Cup champion Kyle Busch has died at age 41 following a brief but severe illness, NASCAR officials announced Thursday.

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Las Vegas Review-JournalNews report · May 21, 10:25 PM

Kyle Busch over the years in Las Vegas — PHOTOS

Here is a collection of Review-Journal photographs of Kyle Busch from over the years.

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The Hill HomeNews report · May 21, 10:25 PM

NASCAR's Kyle Busch, a 2-time champion, dies

His family reported that he had been hospitalized with a severe illness.

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ABC7chicago.comNews report · May 21, 10:23 PM

NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41: 'Sudden and tragic'

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41.

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ABC News AustraliaNews report · May 21, 10:14 PM

'Absolute shock': NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies aged 41

Kyle Busch, who won two Cup Series championships and will be a future NASCAR Hall of Famer, has died aged 41.

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The Plain Dealer ClevelandNews report · May 21, 10:12 PM

2-time NASCAR Cup Series champion dead at age 41

The driver had been hospitalized with a “severe illness” before dying on Thursday.

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BreitbartNews report · May 21, 10:11 PM

Kyle Busch, NASCAR Cup Champion, Dead at 41

Kyle Busch, a fiery competitor known as one of the winningest drivers in NASCAR history, has died at the age of 41.

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KTLANews report · May 21, 10:07 PM

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dies at 41

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch had died at the age of 41, his family announced in a joint statement with NASCAR and his racing team on Thursday. "On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richar...

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CBS NewsNews report · May 21, 10:05 PM

NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says

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Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."

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Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNews report · May 21, 10:04 PM

2-time NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Busch dies at 41

CONCORD, N. C. — Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR ’s three national series, has died at 41.

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Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNews report · May 21, 10:03 PM

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a 'severe illness'

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Daily CallerNews report · May 21, 10:01 PM

NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dies Tragically At 41 After Sudden Illness

He left an undeniable mark as one of racing’s fiercest and most decorated talents.

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News Channel 4 (KFOR.com)News report · May 21, 9:58 PM

NASCAR's Kyle Busch, a 2-time champion, dies

His family reported that he had been hospitalized with a severe illness.

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Fox NewsNews report · May 21, 9:55 PM

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch tragically dies at 41 after hospitalization

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at age 41 after being hospitalized Thursday due to a severe illness, his family confirms.

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WGN NewsNews report · May 21, 9:52 PM

NASCAR's Kyle Busch, a 2-time champion, dies

His family reported that he had been hospitalized with a severe illness.

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Western JournalNews report · May 21, 5:50 PM

NASCAR Star Kyle Busch Hospitalized with 'Severe' Medical Issue

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NASCAR racer Kyle Busch will not compete in Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 due to an illness. “Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization,” a statement from his family on […]

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Daily WireNews report · May 21, 5:10 PM

Legendary NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Dead At 41

Kyle Busch, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the most accomplished drivers in stock car racing history, has died at the age of 41. NASCAR, Richard Childress Racing, and th...

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The Daily WireNews report · May 21, 5:10 PM

Legendary NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Dead At 41

Kyle Busch, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the most accomplished drivers in stock car racing history, has died at the age of 41. NASCAR, Richard Childress Racing, and th...

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Details67/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 27 sources
67/99 Wording GapHigh confidence27 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 27 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report, Wire story

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