diff --git a/lang/python/NEWS.rst b/lang/python/NEWS.rst
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@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ Version 1.3.1:  October 13, 2020
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 1. Refactored ``merge_rearrangement`` to allow for larger number of files.
-2. Improved error handling in format validation operation.
+2. Improved error handling in format validation operations.
 
 
 Version 1.3.0:  May 30, 2020