How do I use RSS feeds?

The first step is to choose an RSS reader. Each reader has a slightly different way of adding a new feed (also called a "channel"). In most cases, here's how it works:

1. Click on the small XML button near the channel you want (NPR Top Stories, for example, or Business News). You'll see a page displaying XML code. (Some newer browsers may also show you the current stories in the feed.)

2. From your browser, copy the URL that appears in your Address Bar. For example, the URL you would copy for NPR Top Stories is:http://www.npr.org/rss/rss.php?catId=2

3. Paste that URL into the 'Add New Channel' section of the reader. You should be all set! The RSS feed will start to display and regularly update the headlines for you.

 

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