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  Python News
  +++++++++++
  
 +What's New in Python 2.7.7?
 +===========================
 +
 +*Release date: XXXX-XX-XX*
 +
 +Core and Builtins
 +-----------------
 +
 +Library
 +-------
 +
++
+ Whats' New in Python 2.7.6?
+ ===========================
+ 
+ *Release date: 2013-11-02*
+ 
  IDLE
  ----