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Fishermen say they are staying home or sticking close to shore amid a massive buildup of American firepower in the region.

These mutations lead to thick mucus buildup in the lungs, resulting in chronic infections and long-term lung damage.

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The military buildup, bombing and threat of more in the name of liberty is one of the oldest moves in the American foreign policy playbook.

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The findings could also lead to new ways of treating human conditions linked to uric acid buildup, such as kidney stones and gout.

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The quickened pace of U.S. airstrikes in the region and the unusually large buildup of military force in the Caribbean Sea have fueled those speculations.

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