Google News - Just another article announcer?

For years, the "most trusted name in news" focused on delivering a universal, unbiased view of happenings around the world. But now, under the new leadership at Google News (formerly Google Play Newsstand), that seems to have changed.

To help you stay informed without having to wade through any bias or misinformation, here are 10 pages worth following and 5 sources of reliable information to bookmark.

1. Google News: where to find the best news

We all know that Google services like Gmail, Maps, and Photos have become the most-used services on the Internet. But what many people don't realize is that it also happens to own one of the most important titles for publishers, sources for links and news about breaking stories.

When you're trying to keep on top of breaking news, there's simply no better place than from this list of sources. Subscribed email updates won't always hit your inbox first; however, you can still follow these notifications and get the latest information before anyone else does.

Follow these sources to stay up on the news:

Google News : The Google spokesperson who was interviewed for this article said that "we try to avoid favoring one source or topic over another." Therefore, we're sharing readers' tips and resources with this page. In a world where a lot of people are talking about the same thing at the same time, it's best to use this page as a primer.

: The Google spokesperson who was interviewed for this article said that "we try to avoid favoring one source or topic over another." Therefore, we're sharing readers' tips and resources with this page. In a world where a lot of people are talking about the same thing at the same time, it's best to use this page as a primer. Google News Index : A good resource to see history of breaking news and trends in articles. Also has links to related stories.

: A good resource to see history of breaking news and trends in articles. Also has links to related stories. Google Trends : Want to know what searches matter? This tool will tell you which keywords led people on the search engines to visit this page, which gives you insight on what's NOT covered by other sources.

: Want to know what searches matter? This tool will tell you which keywords led people on the search engines to visit this page, which gives you insight on what's NOT covered by other sources. PageRank: A quick primer on Google's ranking algorithm.

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As of this writing, you're ready for both online and offline information about breaking news.

2. News Aggregators and News Websites: reading the news like a pro

Don't have time to read the news from each source? You can use these sites to see all the trending stories across various sources in one place.

Here are some of the sources we used when searching for news across the web:

Along with breaking news, many of these sites cover a wide range of topics and provide a lot of information to readers. You can find out whether a story has been updated online and important details about any story. For example, you can see who is behind a website and find out what their agenda is. When it comes to finding stories about breaking news, this breaks the monopoly that Google News has as the top source for breaking news. The following tools should help you stay abreast of breaking stories in your area.

3. Yahoo! News : Yahoo! has become popular among readers of news because of its wide reaches, coupled with a great distribution system. They also have a lot of resources that you can use to find what interests you.

: Yahoo! has become popular among readers of news because of its wide reaches, coupled with a great distribution system. They also have a lot of resources that you can use to find what interests you. The Best Stories: You'll get updates from us about this list every week or so and will receive – whether it's not an official update or another link – on breaking news in your area from the best local sources. It's considered the bible for all local stories in your area and other online sources. Also, follow your local newspapers and TV stations' websites.

What We Like: The Google News index shows you stories that are trending across various sources locally in a very clear and organized fashion. You'll be able to see what's popular in your area without having to subscribe to each source.

4. Twitter: Good for breaking news? In some ways, yes!

It's not just an entertainment service any more; Twitter has proven itself as a great platform for news sharing. And it's even better when there's breaking news happening nearby because you can send out a tweet saying you have information about the story and direct people to that page for more information.

Follow these sources to stay on top of breaking news in your area:

The Tweets: You can find the most recent tweets from people in your area who are following breaking news. You can also search for keywords that are trending. Some of the Twitter posts of people followers include links to news stories and more, so you can use this tool to get the latest updates.

You can find the most recent tweets from people in your area who are following breaking news. You can also search for keywords that are trending. Some of the Twitter posts of people followers include links to news stories and more, so you can use this tool to get the latest updates. Twitter Trends: In a world where everything is trending, you can use this tool to search for anything that's hot in your area.

In a world where everything is trending, you can use this tool to search for anything that's hot in your area. Twitter Lists: Use lists as a great way to organize what the newsmakers are saying when it comes to breaking news. If you're interested in seeing the tweets of selected people, then create a list and follow them. You'll be able to see their latest tweets on top of your Twitter feed without too much trouble.

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Conclusion

The key to reading the news like a pro is to use all these resources and read any story with an interest in breaking news. Social media makes it easy to find stories, and online resources are providing more news on less time. The key is to go directly to the source of any breaking news that's happening in your area and use more than one search engine at a time.

Best of luck, and happy reading!

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