2.7.8 news section
diff --git a/Misc/NEWS b/Misc/NEWS
index 020dc6e..51e1726 100644
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+++ b/Misc/NEWS
@@ -2,6 +2,18 @@
 Python News
 +++++++++++
 
+What's New in Python 2.7.8?
+===========================
+
+*Release date: XXXX-XX-XX*
+
+Core and Builtins
+-----------------
+
+Library
+-------
+
+
 What's New in Python 2.7.7 release candidate 1?
 ===============================================