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An Austin Mother’s Decade-Long Search for a Cure
After her children were diagnosed with a rare metabolic disorder, Alice McConnell founded a company to find a treatment. Despite the many setbacks, she persists in her mission.
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The Juror Who Found Herself Guilty
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