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  http://www.iihs.org/rss/topstories.xml

About RSS feeds

What is RSS? RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds are a free, easy way to receive news and content updates from your favorite websites. RSS feeds contain headlines, summaries, and links to full-length articles on the web.

What do I need to use RSS? You will need an RSS news reader (or aggregator) to display the RSS feeds from the websites you choose. Some RSS readers are web-based; others are small software programs downloaded onto your desktop. They enable you to view headlines from many websites in a single location.

Where can I download an RSS reader? A wide variety of RSS readers are available for download, many of which are free. Google and Yahoo maintain lists of RSS readers and links to download sites:

• Google's list of RSS news readers
• Yahoo's list of RSS news readers

How do I subscribe to a feed? When you click on an RSS link, an XML (eXtensible Markup Language) document will open in your browser. To subscribe to the feed, copy the URL from the address bar of your browser and follow your news reader's directions for adding new subscriptions. Once you've subscribed, the RSS feed will display the headlines and alert you when new content is posted online.

Why should I use RSS? RSS allows you to see new information from the websites that interest you without having to visit each site to look for new content. RSS feeds can also free you from signing up for email news alerts that clog your email accounts or fall prey to spam blockers.