Google Revamps Google News

Today Google is releasing a redesigned version of their Google News site to English-language users in the U.S. The update focuses on presenting news stories happening around the world and locally in a way that is more customizable and user-centric.
The purpose of the new look is all about surfacing news items tailored to individual users. The “News () for you” section is the biggest addition in this area and displays stories in a section or list view based on users’ specified interests in topics like Business, Sports () or their own preferred subject matters.
Also, Google News () now includes a feature that enables users to select which news sources they would like to see more or less often. Settings can be tweaked in the News Settings section with Google () reconfiguring the rankings for sources on stories based on users’ personal tastes.
The big news stories of the day, however, are now displayed underneath the aptly named Top Stories section in the left-hand column. Here Google News will provide links to the coverage happening around the major news items for the day.

The right-hand column of Google News has also been overhauled to serve as a place for locally-focused, breaking news and less time-sensitive content. Here users will find recent stories, local weather and local news. The Spotlight section rounds out the column with stories that should remain relevant over time.
Watch the video below for a more visually descriptive look at the new Google News.