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@@ -7,12 +7,6 @@ supported by Android’s MediaPlayer API, including DASH and SmoothStreaming
 adaptive playbacks. Unlike the MediaPlayer API, ExoPlayer is easy to customize
 and extend, and can be updated through Play Store application updates.
 
-## News ##
-
-Read news, hints and tips on the [news][] page.
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-[news]: https://google.github.io/ExoPlayer/news.html
-
 ## Documentation ##
 
 * The [developer guide][] provides a wealth of information to help you get