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 Python News
 +++++++++++
 
-What's New in Python 2.7.4
-==========================
+What's New in Python 2.7.4 release candidate 1
+==============================================
 
-*Release date: XXXX-XX-XX*
+*Release date: 2013-03-23*
 
 Core and Builtins
 -----------------