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16-year old from United States breaks the record for most retweets on a single Twitter tweet

A 16-year-old boy's plea for a year of free chicken nuggets has become the most retweeted message on Twitter.

Twitter introduces conversation ranking for replies view

The most engaging content shows up on top, the tweet with the most replies, or a reply from the original poster is more likely to be prominently placed.

Twitter to stop counting mentions and attachments in 140 character limit

Responding to trends in the way tweets are composed, Twitter is changing what counts towards the 140 character limit.

Twitter's testing 'retweet with comment' for select users

AFP and Getty have to pay $1.2 million to photographer for using image off Twitter

A freelance photojournalist has been awarded $1.2 million by a federal jury over the weekend after Agence France-Presse (AFP) and...

What does Follow Friday on Twitter mean?

Twitter Inc. started trading publicly Thursday. Here's a glossary of some of the most common Twitter terms you might encounter, defined in 140 characters or less.

What does Follow Friday on Twitter mean?

Twitter Inc. started trading publicly Thursday. Here's a glossary of some of the most common Twitter terms you might encounter, defined in 140 characters or less.

Wealth managers say they hear 'nary a tweet' for Twitter's IPO

Twitter Inc has set a relatively modest price range for its closely watched initial public offering...

Twitter quitters dog IPO

Retired schoolteacher Donald Hovasse signed up for Twitter about a year ago at the urging of his daughter. He lost interest after trying the service...

Oxford English Dictionary says 'tweet' is now a real word

Twitter power-users can now officially sport the “We told you so” face. The word “tweet” has now been accepted by the OED as a verb and a noun.