There are three types of news alerts you can create. Go to Yahoo! Alerts and sign in to the account you wish to use to receive news alerts. Under the Create an Alert tab, click "News." Check the boxes next to the news alert types you wish to create:
- Breaking News: Notifies you of major news as it happens.
- Keyword News: Customize your news using our powerful keyword news search tools.
- Daily News Digest: Summaries of top stories in any of the various news categories (Top Stories, Business, Entertainment, etc.).