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Carnegie Hero Fund Honors 18

All ran to the rescue of others; 4 died in the attempt

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 19, 2012 6:13 AM CST

(Newser) – We definitely need some heroes right about now, and here come the Carnegie Hero Medals. The Carnegie Hero Fund awarded 18 medals of valor today to people who risked their lives—four of them dying in the attempt—to save others. Andrew Carnegie started the...   Read full story »

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