• Search Engine Journal, Wednesday, December 12, 2007 2:15 PM

The search giant's latest algorithm tweak centers on keeping Google News fresh and citing the sources that are doing the most to advance breaking stories, as well as shining a spotlight on local news outlets and their take on newsworthy events. Eric Lander pulls quotes directly from Sharad Jain, a software engineer who wrote about the changes on the Google News Blog.

Instead of posting just the most recent sources to comment on a particular issue or event, Google News will "highlight the sources that brought you the information in the first place," and then update the results when a new source provides more insight, a different angle or other advancement.

The engine will also work harder to find sources at the scene of the story (i.e. a San Diego daily reporting on the recent wildfires as opposed to USA Today's coverage).

Jain noted that the changes may not be immediately noticeable -- but the team is banking on providing a better, more relevant news experience in the long run.

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