Former Kansas Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker dies at 94, leaving legacy as trailblazing politician

Former Kansas Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker has died at 94 after a long battle. She was the first woman elected to the US Senate without following a spouse into office and served from 1997-2001. A native of Topeka, Kansas, she held various positions before becoming senator. Kassebaum Baker passed away on Friday due to an undisclosed cause.