diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
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@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ rsync 2.5.2 (???)
 
     * Name resolution on machines supporting IPv6 is improved.
 
+    * Fix for device nodes.  (dann frazier)   (Debian #129135)
+
   ENHANCEMENTS:
 
     * With -v, rsync now shows the command used to initiate an ssh/rsh