Yahoo is trying to differentiate its search results from the leader Google by displaying the usual list of links, as well as excerpts of information found on some of those Web sites. The new engine, unveiled today, also will present relevant photos and videos, as well as full explanations from partners and Yahoo-owned properties such as Yahoo! Finance, Y! Local, the social search site Answers, and photo-sharing site Flickr. With revenue from search ads surging, the goal of this overhaul is to keep Yahoo users from venturing to Google’s long dominant engine whenever it comes time to search.

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