Information filters and push technologies are the emerging trend. Such news services allow the reader to create a custom profile with saved searches or topics of special interest delivered directly to one's computer. Pointcast's direct-feed news screensaver is a good example. Search and retrieve headlines free, full-text is fee based. The L.A. Times' Hunter is an example of how the reader can create a custom news profile with saved searches.
Searchable archives are available.
Browse headlines and lead sentences for free. Plug your topic into a universal search prompt to select and search news-only search engines. Browse or search worldwide links to some 5,000 newspapers. Search the following free sources and retrieve full-text news stories. Thanks to Margot Williams for this tip.