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 Library
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+- Issue #691291: codecs.open() should not convert end of lines on reading and
+  writing.
+
 - Issue #7975: correct regression in dict methods supported by bsddb.dbshelve.
 
 - Issue #7959: ctypes callback functions are now registered correctly