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Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times -- The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

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Teen pleads guilty in school shooting in Georgia that killed four -- Colt Gray was 14 when he shot and killed four people and injured nine others. He faces a life sentence.

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