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Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, celebrates 117th birthday

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What happened Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, is turning 117 on Friday.
The headline split KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles frames it as "Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, celebrates 117th birthday". ABC7 New York frames it as "Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, celebrates 117th birthday".
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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Aug 21, 11:30 AM

Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, celebrates 117th birthday

Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, is turning 117 on Friday.

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RTE IrelandNews report · Aug 21, 12:55 PM

World's oldest person celebrates 117th birthday

The world's oldest person has celebrated her 117th birthday in the UK today, attributing her longevity to moderation.

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Aug 21, 11:30 AM

Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, celebrates 117th birthday

Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, is turning 117 on Friday.

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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Aug 21, 11:30 AM

Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, celebrates 117th birthday

Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, is turning 117 on Friday.

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Aug 21, 11:30 AM

Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, celebrates 117th birthday

Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, is turning 117 on Friday.

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Aug 21, 11:30 AM

Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, celebrates 117th birthday

Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, is turning 117 on Friday.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Aug 21, 11:30 AM

Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, celebrates 117th birthday

Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, is turning 117 on Friday.

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