2.7.6rc1
diff --git a/Misc/NEWS b/Misc/NEWS
index 4a59b4b..f1d5e21 100644
--- a/Misc/NEWS
+++ b/Misc/NEWS
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 Python News
 +++++++++++
 
-What's New in Python 2.7.6?
-===========================
+What's New in Python 2.7.6 release candidate 1?
+===============================================
 
-*Release date: XXXX-XX-XX*
+*Release date: 2013-10-26*
 
 Core and Builtins
 -----------------