What is RSS?

RSS, which stands for Really Simple Syndication, is an easy way to keep up with your favorite news and information. An RSS feed contains headlines, summaries, and links to full news stories on ncnnews.com. In some browsers you will see XML (or eXtensible Markup Language) code if you click an RSS link. Others will assist you in redirecting the feed to your RSS reader (also called an RSS aggregator).

What are RSS Readers?

RSS news readers are small software programs that aggregate RSS feeds and display the story information. They allow you to store, sort, and scan headlines from multiple sources in a central location.

Where Can I Get an RSS Reader?

A wide range of RSS readers can be easily downloaded from the internet. Some readers are Web-based while others require you to download a small software program onto your computer. Most are free to use. Popular web-based RSS readers include:

How Do I Use These Feeds?

If you choose to use any of the services listed above, all you need to do is click on the "add to..." link next to each service. If you choose one not listed above, you will be prompted for the URL to the RSS feed. NCN News currently provides two options:

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