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JanuaryWe rang in the New Year with breaking news from everywhere.
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London chopper down
×London chopper downWhen a helicopter crashed in central London, 80 firefighters tackled the blaze as eyewitnesses and emergency workers tweeted updates and pictures.London chopper down
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#aufschrei
×#aufschreiA reporter’s allegations sparked a lengthy debate about sexism in Germany. Citizens rallied around #aufschrei (outcry) to voice their concerns.#aufschrei
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Australian Open
×Australian OpenThe first tennis grand slam of the season saw @DjokerNole take home his third consecutive title.Australian Open
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#Inauguration
×#InaugurationPoliticians, citizens, pundits and insiders offered their takes on the second inauguration of @BarackObama.#Inauguration
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FebruaryWe grabbed a front-row seat to the most exclusive events and conversations.
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#SB47
×#SB47With 24.1 million #SB47 Tweets on the @ravens, @49ers, @Beyonce and the power outage, the roar of the crowd was mighty loud.#SB47
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85th Academy Awards
×85th Academy AwardsOn Oscar night, people tweeted about the winners, the upsets, the glam. In all, there were more than 8.9 million Tweets about the show (and the dresses).85th Academy Awards
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Vine resume
×Vine resumeNew York journalist @DawnSiff took a creative approach to job-hunting with a Vine video resume. The 6-second sell got her the job.Vine resume
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Kobe vs. Cuban
×Kobe vs. CubanWhen @DallasMavs owner @mcuban said the @Lakers should cut @kobebryant from the team, Bryant responded on the court — and on Twitter.Kobe vs. Cuban
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Italy election
×Italy electionAs Italians took to the polls, they used Twitter to debate and discuss the uncertain outcome.Italy election
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Fashion Week
×Fashion WeekNo need for a front row seat to all of this year’s Fashion Weeks — the action was in your Twitter stream.Fashion Week
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#SB47
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MarchWhen people talked about things as dense as politics and as simple as love.
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The new @Pontifex
×The new @PontifexThe world gathered to mark the announcement of the new Pope, resulting in a global conversation of more than 130,000 Tweets per minute.The new @Pontifex
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#StandWithRand
×#StandWithRand@SenRandPaul’s 13-hour Senate filibuster saw over a million Tweets as citizens shared their opinions on #StandWithRand.#StandWithRand
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Senator helps proposal
×Senator helps proposalWhen @Brett_Wanamaker wanted to propose to @bethaleh, he asked her boss to help with the surprise. Her boss? Senator @MarkWarner.Senator helps proposal
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March Madness
×March MadnessSports fans shared brackets, cheered their teams on and dissected every bit of March Madness.March Madness
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#Makankosappo
×#MakankosappoJapanese students started a worldwide internet meme by uploading images of “Makankosappo”, a reference to a special attack in the anime Dragon Ball.#Makankosappo
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AprilWe shared moments of mourning, reflecting, commemorating.
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Boston Marathon bombings
×Boston Marathon bombingsMore than 27 million Tweets were sent as the world discussed the bombings, the manhunt, and the spirit of #bostonstrong.Boston Marathon bombings
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Thatcher death
×Thatcher deathWhen news broke of Lady Thatcher’s passing, there were more than a million mentions of her name on Twitter in just four hours.Thatcher death
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#Troon / New King inaugurated
×#Troon / New King inauguratedThe abdication of The Netherlands’ Queen Beatrix and inauguration of Willem-Alexander generated more than 1 million Tweets from across the world.#Troon / New King inaugurated
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NBA center @jasoncollins34 announces he is gay
×NBA center @jasoncollins34 announces he is gaySupport poured in for NBA center @jasoncollins34 when he announced he was gay in an interview with @SInow.NBA center @jasoncollins34 announces he is gay
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#MariagePourTous
×#MariagePourTousAfter months of political debate at all levels of French society, the National Assembly adopted a “marriage for all” bill.#MariagePourTous
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Boston Marathon bombings
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MayWe were present at the biggest spectator events — and a complex medical procedure.
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#UCLFinal
×#UCLFinalTwitter lit up as @FCBayern played @BVB in the first all-German #UCLFinal, and walked away with the trophy.#UCLFinal
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IPL tournament
×IPL tournamentThe 6th Indian Premier League saw fans flock to Twitter to support their teams as the Mumbai Indians took the title for the first time.IPL tournament
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Eurovision
×EurovisionThe #Eurovision Song Contest brings together the weird and the wonderful of European music talent, who battle it out to be crowned champion on live TV.Eurovision
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#ThankYouSirAlex
×#ThankYouSirAlexManchester United tweeted about manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. Just an hour later, there were more than 1.4 million Twitter mentions of the news.#ThankYouSirAlex
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A surgeon’s perspective
×A surgeon’s perspectiveSurgeons at @UCLAHealth shot a Vine video to chronicle the implant of a brain pacemaker.A surgeon’s perspective
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#UCLFinal
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JuneThe world spun, events surprised us, and a missing creature turned up safe.
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#NBAFinals
×#NBAFinals26.7 million Tweets captured the dramatic 7-game series that saw @KingJames lead the @MiamiHEAT over the @Spurs.#NBAFinals
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#StandWithWendy
×#StandWithWendyTwitter drew national attention to State Sen. @WendyDavisTexas’ 13-hour filibuster. Citizens took a stand one way or another via 730,000 Tweets.#StandWithWendy
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DOMA and Prop 8 rulings
×DOMA and Prop 8 rulingsThe U.S. Supreme Court rulings on #DOMA and #Prop8 paved the way for gay marriage. Issue-watchers sent 1.6 million Tweets , peaking at 12,228 TPM.DOMA and Prop 8 rulings
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Red panda lost and found
×Red panda lost and foundAfter a rare red panda went missing from the National Zoo in Washington, a woman spotted something unusual in her yard…Red panda lost and found
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Northern India flooding
×Northern India floodingWhen flash floods swept through Northern India, people shared thousands of messages of support and condolence.Northern India flooding
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Brazilian protests
×Brazilian protestsIn June, large demonstrations took place around Brazil as people took to Twitter to voice their concerns about economic woes.Brazilian protests
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#hochwasser
×#hochwasserStorms caused extensive flooding in Germany, the worst many regions had seen in 500 years. Safety information, news and updates were shared using #hochwasser.#hochwasser
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#stanleycup
×#stanleycupTwo goals in the final minutes of the 3rd period of Game 6 earned the Chicago @NHLBlackhawks the cup over the Boston @NHLBruins.#stanleycup
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JulyFrom a boat in a canal to a plane on a runway, first-hand accounts revealed the biggest stories.
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Weapons material in the Panama Canal
×Weapons material in the Panama CanalPanamanian president @RMartinelli tweeted proof after missile components were discovered in a ship crossing the Panama Canal bound for North Korea.Weapons material in the Panama Canal
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Wimbledon
×WimbledonThe winners of Wimbledon, @Andy_Murray and @Bartoli_Marion, celebrated on Twitter along with their fans.Wimbledon
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#RoyalBaby
×#RoyalBabyNews of a #RoyalBabyBoy spread around the world in an instant on Twitter. There were over 2 million Tweets in the hours after the announcement.#RoyalBaby
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Tour de France
×Tour de FranceFor its 100th edition, the most popular cycling race in the world engaged Tour de France fans everywhere.Tour de France
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#Sharknado on @Syfy
×#Sharknado on @SyfyA massive #Sharknado hit TVs and Twitter streams this year, generating more than 300,000 Tweets during the first broadcast.#Sharknado on @Syfy
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French minister fired through Twitter
×French minister fired through TwitterThe Prime Minister summoned a Cabinet minister via Twitter. Hours later, the President announced that the minister has been fired.French minister fired through Twitter
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#MalalaDay
×#MalalaDayOn her 16th birthday, Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai addressed the UN on human rights, inspiring people around the world.#MalalaDay
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World Youth Day
×World Youth DayRio de Janeiro's World Youth Day brought @Pontifex to Brazil, and followers everywhere used Twitter to celebrate the occasion.World Youth Day
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Asiana 214
×Asiana 214When Asiana Flight 214 from Seoul crash-landed at SFO, Twitter provided a close glimpse of the scene.Asiana 214
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Weapons material in the Panama Canal
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AugustSome viewers live-tweeted TV programs; others imagined live-tweeting an event half a century earlier.
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50th anniversary of the March on Washington
×50th anniversary of the March on WashingtonAs many people commemorated Dr. King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, some reflected on its meaning via Twitter and Vine.50th anniversary of the March on Washington
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Castle in the Sky
×Castle in the SkyA TV airing of the popular animated movie “Castle in the Sky” brought Japanese viewers together and set a new record for global Tweets per second.Castle in the Sky
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One Direction movie premiere
×One Direction movie premiereWhen @OneDirection hosted the premiere of their new movie in London’s Leicester Square, the crowds in the streets were dwarfed by the conversation on Twitter.One Direction movie premiere
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Pretty Little Liars finale
×Pretty Little Liars finaleThe #PLL season finale broke the Twitter record for a scripted series. Fans sent more than 1.9 million Tweets during the final episode alone.Pretty Little Liars finale
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MTV + VMAs
×MTV + VMAsThe VMAs brought a party to Brooklyn and to Twitter, clocking more than 18 million Tweets about the fashion, the winners and, of course, the performances.MTV + VMAs
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50th anniversary of the March on Washington
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SeptemberWe discussed winners and losers in elections, selections, and for awards.
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Australian election
×Australian electionA dramatic election played out on Twitter as the incumbent leadership lost to the centre-right Liberal/National Coalition opposition.Australian election
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German election
×German electionMillions of Germans headed to the polls to re-elect Chancellor Angela Merkel. Many other nations closely followed this important election as well.German election
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#CongratulationsTokyo
×#CongratulationsTokyoThe IOC selected @Tokyo2020jp over Istanbul and Madrid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics, and sports fans across the globe reacted.#CongratulationsTokyo
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#RockInRio
×#RockInRioAn incredible lineup of artists brought the @RockInRio party to Twitter, a seven-day music festival that generated more than 8 million Tweets.#RockInRio
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From Dilma to Dilma
×From Dilma to DilmaWhen Brazilian President Dilma Roussef officially returned to Twitter, she made news by tweeting with her own parody account (a citizen created it).From Dilma to Dilma
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Primetime Emmys
×Primetime EmmysWhatever your favorite show, Twitter was the place to be during the Emmys, with more than 900,000 Tweets sent by talent and fans alike.Primetime Emmys
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Salvage of the Costa Concordia
×Salvage of the Costa ConcordiaMore than 18 months after the 114,500-ton Costa Concordia sank off the coast of Italy a massive salvage operation got underway to right the vessel.Salvage of the Costa Concordia
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Australian election
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OctoberWe absorbed doings from global issues to the World Series.
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Government shutdown
×Government shutdownDuring the U.S. government’s 16-day shutdown, debates raged, news broke and political battles played out on Twitter.Government shutdown
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Please claim your #NobelPeacePrize
×Please claim your #NobelPeacePrizeWhen the Nobel Peace Prize committee couldn't reach a winner, it turned to Twitter to inform @OCPW of the big news.Please claim your #NobelPeacePrize
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World Series: #GetBeard vs #PostCards
×World Series: #GetBeard vs #PostCardsThe @RedSox outlasted the @Cardinals 4-2 in a series featuring a fun pair of hashtags and an unprecedented finish, which racked up 6.5 million Tweets.World Series: #GetBeard vs #PostCards
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Government shutdown
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NovemberTragedy, triumph and tributes brought people closer.
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Super typhoon hits the Philippines
×Super typhoon hits the PhilippinesTyphoon Yolanda devastated a wide swath of the Philippines. Twitter provided a way to send updates as well as support from across the globe.Super typhoon hits the Philippines
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#SFBatkid
×#SFBatkidTo grant a wish for 5-year-old leukemia survivor Miles Scott, San Francisco became Gotham City for a day, while Twitter cheered Miles on.#SFBatkid
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#ThankYouSachin
×#ThankYouSachinCricket fans all over the world said #ThankYouSachin to honor the retirement of legendary player @sachin_rt.#ThankYouSachin
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#IranTalks
×#IranTalksGlobal diplomacy played out on Twitter as Western leaders reached an agreement with Iran about its nuclear capabilities.#IranTalks
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France to World Cup 2014
×France to World Cup 2014After a 0-2 defeat in Ukraine, the French soccer team qualified for the Brazil World Cup, winning the second match 3-0, against all odds.France to World Cup 2014
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#LostPhone
×#LostPhoneA @NYTimes writer found a phone in his cab and deduced that it belonged to the one and only Courtney Love. He was right.#LostPhone
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#DoctorWho
×#DoctorWhoThe Doctor turned 50 this fall. Fans shared their excitement ahead of the anniversary show, using hashtag #SaveTheDay more than 600,000 times.#DoctorWho
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Virginia AG recount
×Virginia AG recountA Virginia man suspected an error in counting the Attorney General ballots and made his case on Twitter. A recount narrowed the race to a 17-vote margin.Virginia AG recount
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#2013MAMA
×#2013MAMAAsia’s top music awards saw K-pop’s finest cement its huge global influence on Twitter. 3.8 million Tweets were sent about the show from around the world in less than 24 hours.#2013MAMA
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Super typhoon hits the Philippines
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DecemberAs the year comes to a close, anticipation builds anew for what’s next.
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World Cup Draw
×World Cup DrawFootball fans all over anxiously awaited news about how their team fared in the World Cup draw.World Cup Draw
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Road to Sochi
×Road to SochiAs the 2014 Winter Olympics draw near, athletes are sharing their journey to Sochi.Road to Sochi
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Ashes
×AshesAustralia and England's cricketers battled for the #Ashes glory in a rare two-series fixture in 2013.Ashes
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#RIPMandela
×#RIPMandelaThe passing of revered South African statesman Nelson Mandela at age 95 flooded Twitter with tributes.#RIPMandela
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Japan Secrecy Bill Law
×Japan Secrecy Bill LawThe debate heated up both in parliamentary chambers and on Twitter over a controversial Japanese law.Japan Secrecy Bill Law
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World Cup Draw
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Golden TweetsThis year's most-retweeted Tweets showed the world coming together to share in loss, love, and celebration.
Glee star Lea Michele made her first public comment about the loss of her co-star and partner Cory Monteith with this Twitter tribute. At its peak, her Tweet was shared 408,266 times as fans around the world mourned with her.
Another significant moment was the November death of actor Paul Walker. The statement from his staff announcing the news was retweeted 400,367 times.
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Golden Tweets
×Golden TweetsThis year’s most-retweeted Tweets showed the world coming together in loss, love, and celebration.Golden Tweets
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#newsIf it’s happening in the world, it’s happening on Twitter. See updates and share opinions on global events, breaking news, pop culture and local tales.
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Breaking news
×Breaking newsAs news unfolds, people turn to Twitter to learn, share, engage and converse in real time.Breaking news
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Government and politics
×Government and politicsHear from civic leaders and take stands on issues you care most about.Government and politics
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Science and exploration
×Science and explorationWhen discoveries emerge in operating rooms or at the edge of space, they happen on Twitter too.Science and exploration
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Human interest
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#entertainmentFrom the red carpet to the director's chair, Twitter brings you closer to your favorite stars, shows, and stories.
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Music
×MusicWhether you love hip-hop or country, electronica or opera, music fans connect on Twitter.Music
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TV
×TVFollowing programs and stars on Twitter around favorite shows enriches the viewing experience.TV
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Movies
×MoviesMovie fans dish, critique and celebrate everything from blockbusters to indies on Twitter.Movies
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Pop culture
×Pop cultureFans connect directly with their celebrity favorites in just 140 characters.Pop culture
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#sportsYou can just about hear the roar of the crowd on Twitter during every kind of sporting event around the world.
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NFL
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MLB
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Premier League
×Premier LeagueTwitter gave @premierleague fans around the world more access to superstar players and teams on and off the field than ever.Premier League
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MLS
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NASCAR
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PGA
×PGARound-by-round coverage and exclusive pictures from daunting courses brought greens fans closer to the action.PGA
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Serie A
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La Liga
×La LigaLa Liga es la competición más importante del fútbol español, participan 20 equipos y los mejores jugadores del mundoLa Liga
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Ligue 1
×Ligue 1Sur le terrain, dans les vestiaires, au plus proche des joueurs, Twitter vous permet de suivre tous les temps forts de la Ligue 1Ligue 1
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AFL
×AFLFooty fans got an all-access pass onto the field and into the change rooms during a record breaking AFL season, ending with an epic #AFLGF.AFL
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NRL
×NRL#NRL lovers got all the latest news, views and behind-the-scenes access throughout 2013 — and an amazing #Origin series.NRL
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Aussie Soccer
×Aussie SoccerAussie soccer fans turned to Twitter to follow Australia's premier soccer competition and their national team, the @Socceroos.Aussie Soccer
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IPL
×IPLTwitter was the destination for discovering everything IPL this year, connecting fans with their favourite players, teams, and personalities.IPL
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Campeonato Brasileiro
×Campeonato BrasileiroO Campeonato Brasileiro é um dos mais disputados do mundo. Nos últimos 10 anos, 6 equipes diferentes foram campeãs. O país inteiro para.Campeonato Brasileiro
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Copa do Brasil
×Copa do BrasilA Copa do Brasil é o mais democrático campeonato de futebol profissional do país: todas as regiões participam, dentre as 86 participantes.Copa do Brasil
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Copa Libertadores
×Copa LibertadoresA Libertadores da América é o mais importante torneio de clubes do continente. É desejada por equipes e fãs de todos os países da região.Copa Libertadores
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PFL
×PFLНовости с полей Российской Премьер-Лиги, Еврокубков, и репортажи матчей сборной - в увлекательной Twitter-ленте РФПЛ.PFL
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KHL
×KHLКонтинентальная Хоккейная Лига делится последними новостями и самыми интересными фото и видео с ледовых площадок 28 клубов.KHL
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Bundesliga
×BundesligaDie Bundesliga ist die beste Fußball-Liga der Welt. Fans aus aller Welt folgen nicht nur den Finalisten des #UCLFinal 2013 auf Twitter.Bundesliga
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America's Public Lands
×America's Public LandsHere are 15 the most popular photos of America's National Parks, Wildlife Refuges and other public lands we tweeted out through @Interior during 2013.America's Public Lands
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NASA: 2013 Milestone Tweets
×NASA: 2013 Milestone TweetsIn 2013, #NASA advanced scientific research on #Earth & in #space, & explored the #universe. Here are some tweets from our 2013 milestones.NASA: 2013 Milestone Tweets
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TIME: 10 Tweets That Mattered
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Fox News: Political Tweets 2013
×Fox News: Political Tweets 2013From ObamaCare to the budget battle, this year was full of big stories. Fox News was on it.Fox News: Political Tweets 2013
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@TheDailyShow in 2013
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National Geographic: A New Age of Exploration
×National Geographic: A New Age of ExplorationThis year marked @NatGeo's 125th Anniversary of bringing the world stories with risk, beauty, nature, quirk, and exploration. Enjoy our top tweets for 2013.National Geographic: A New Age of Exploration
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SportsCenter's 2013
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BBC Breaking News: 2013 in Tweets
×BBC Breaking News: 2013 in TweetsBBC News Twitter Headlines of 2013. From deaths of #Thatcher & #Mandela to #Haiyan, #Beckham #Wimbledon and #RoyalBaby. If it happened, @BBCBreaking broke it.BBC Breaking News: 2013 in Tweets
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ZDF: Das Jahr 2013 bei Twitter
×ZDF: Das Jahr 2013 bei TwitterEindrücke aus dem Jahr 2013 von @ZDF, @ZDFheute und ZDF-Reportern.ZDF: Das Jahr 2013 bei Twitter
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FRANCE24: Rétrospective 2013
×FRANCE24: Rétrospective 2013@FRANCE24 et ses équipes vous proposent de revivre les événements qui ont marqué l'actualité en 2013 !FRANCE24: Rétrospective 2013
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Al Jazeera: 2013 in Review
×Al Jazeera: 2013 in ReviewAl Jazeera English, the 24-hour English-language news and current affairs channel, headquartered in Doha, Qatar.Al Jazeera: 2013 in Review
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America's Public Lands