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Chavez's new appeal to Venezuelans: Save energy

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A nation built atop a sea of energy is struggling to keep the lights on.

Demonstrators angrily brandish surge-damaged blenders, televisions and stereos outside the offices of Venezuela's state utility company. Others burn electricity bills in the streets to protest recurring blackouts.

A record drought and years of poor planning have made blackouts and water...

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