backport #19426
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 Python News
 +++++++++++
 
+Whats' New in Python 2.7.6?
+===========================
+
+*Release date: 2013-11-02*
+
+IDLE
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+
+- Issue #19426: Fixed the opening of Python source file with specified encoding.
+
+
 What's New in Python 2.7.6 release candidate 1?
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