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An RSS (Really Simple Syndication) allows a reader to create a collection of updated news sources. These sources usually appear as a linked headline that will take the reader to specific story. In order to receive an RSS feed, some kind of RSS reader is required. An RSS reader is simply an application that can parse an RSS feed for output. Some browsers (such as Firefox) are equipped with the ability to display an RSS feed. However, there are several user-friendly RSS readers available for free download in the links below.

The advantage of receiving an RSS feed lies in both diversity and organization. An RSS reader allows you to organize all of the headlines from multiple news organizations into one application, saving you the time of going to each website separately. It allows you, for example, to see headlines (which lead to stories) from the NY Times Science Section, The BBC News, and the Juneau Empire Local Section all at the same time. It's the easiest way to get all your favorite news right away. Click here for a screenshot of an RSS feed.

Once you´ve downloaded and installed the software, all you have to do is provide the RSS reader with the URL from which you will receive the RSS feed. For example, let's say you want to receive the Juneau Empire's local headlines every day. You would simply click on the Local News RSS Feed button from the buttons below, and then copy and paste that URL into your RSS reader.

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NetNewsWire(for Macs)

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