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Twitter hacked by 'Iranian Cyber Army'

Dec. 18, 2009
The popular microblogging Web site Twitter was hacked overnight, leaving the millions who use the site tweetless.
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Microsoft to work with Facebook, Twitter

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. software giant Microsoft Corp. said it had formed partnerships with two social networking Web sites, Twitter and Facebook.

Company sues over Twitter comment

CHICAGO, July 28 (UPI) -- A Chicago management firm is suing a tenant for $50,000 over a Twitter post that complained of a moldy apartment, authorities said.

White House bans staffers from Twitter

WASHINGTON, July 26 (UPI) -- White House staffers have been blocked from using Twitter at work, press secretary Robert Gibbs said.
British royal family turns to Twitter

British royal family turns to Twitter

LONDON, July 12 (UPI) -- News about the British royal family is now available through the social networking service Twitter, Buckingham Palace announced.
Britney, Ellen death 'tweets' debunked

Britney, Ellen death 'tweets' debunked

CHARLESTON, S.C., June 29 (UPI) -- Messages posted on the Twitpic pages of Britney Spears and Ellen DeGeneres announcing their deaths were planted by hackers, the U.S. company says.
Apple may be ready to buy Twitter

Apple may be ready to buy Twitter

CUPERTINO, Calif., May 5 (UPI) -- U.S. technology giant Apple Inc. may be considering a $700 million buyout offer for Internet networking Web site Twitter, a variety of bloggers claim.

Experts fear RSI boom from Twitter

LONDON, April 16 (UPI) -- Experts in the field of repetitive strain injury are warning that spending too long on Twitter can leave users with aching hands.

Canadians gain access to Twitter updates

TORONTO, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Canadians who have mobile phone service with Bell Mobility can now access the popular social networking site Twitter.
CNN.com most popular for election info

CNN.com most popular for election info

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Sixty-one percent of people seeking U.S. election information online Tuesday went to CNN.com, the Internet firm Hitwise reported.

AMC moves to close 'Mad Men' Twitterings

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- The AMC network has moved to shut down some of the social networking on the Web site Twitter based on its show "Mad Men," the Hollywood Reporter said.
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Snigdha Nandipati of San Diego wins Finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Snigdha Nandipati of San Diego, California watches confetti rain down as she wins the two-day Scripps National Spelling Bee championship, May 31, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Nandipati successfully spelled the word .* guetapens *, meaning to lure or ambush. UPI/Mike Theiler