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MSNBC now offers Windows Live™ Alerts! This free service lets you receive important messages through your MSN® Messenger or Windows® Messenger, your e-mail, or your mobile device. You control how and when you receive these messages by specifying your preferences during the easy setup process.
Signing up for MSNBC Alerts is easy and free!
Sign up for a Microsoft® Passport, or, if you already have one, click the “Sign In” button above.
After you are signed in to the Microsoft® Passport Network, you will be directed to a page where you can choose from MSNBC
          Alerts like:
Breaking News: Sign up for breaking news headlines to be alerted when a major story develops.
Local News: Headlines from your hometown.
Almost done. After selecting your MSNBC Alert options you will be able to customize your Alerts delivery choices. You can choose to get Alerts by email, on your computer, even on your mobile device.