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From Staff and Wire Reports

Defending champion Susan Butcher pushed up the Bering Sea coast in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, but Rick Swenson was close behind as the leaders neared Nome. Butcher pulled into Shaktoolik checkpoint, 934 miles into the 1,163-mile race, about 90 minutes ahead of Swenson. Each is seeking a record fifth title.

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