post rc1 updates
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 Python News
 +++++++++++
 
+What's New in Python 2.7.11?
+============================
+
+*Release date: 2015-12-05*
+
+Core and Builtins
+-----------------
+
+Library
+-------
+
+
 What's New in Python 2.7.11 release candidate 1?
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