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On this day (November 16) on Wikinews Refresh 
- 2019
Ancient Egyptians collected wild ibis birds for sacrifice, says study
- 2009
Edward Woodward, English actor, dies aged 79
- 2004
Senator Harry Reid elected Democratic minority leader
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