A widget is a convenient tool that allows you to add continuously updated online content to your personal Web site, blog, social-network or search engine home page.
Widely-used Widgets Include:
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You can create a widget from any of our RSS* feeds.
* What is an RSS feed? 
Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a free format for content distribution. RSS feeds include headlines, summaries and links back to NYTimes.com for the full article.