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Jirdes Winther Baxter, 101, Dies; Last Survivor of Epidemic in Alaska

An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.

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Frank Hayden, Who Led Global Growth of the Special Olympics, Dies at 96

His research showing the positive effects of athletics on intellectually disabled children led Eunice Kennedy Shriver to ask him to help sta...

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