diff --git a/Misc/NEWS b/Misc/NEWS
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--- a/Misc/NEWS
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@@ -39,6 +39,8 @@ Core and builtins
 Library
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+- Bug #978833: Really close underlying socket in _socketobject.close.
+
 - Bug #1525817: Don't truncate short lines in IDLE's tool tips.
 
 - Patch #1515343: Fix printing of deprecated string exceptions with a