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Former FBI agent Clint Watts testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday in Washington, D.C.

How Russian Twitter Bots Pumped Out Fake News During The 2016 Election

Clint Watts, a former FBI agent, describes a diffuse network of Russian hackers and propagandists conducting a misinformation campaign that didn't stop with the election of President Trump.

Fans with a "Boston Strong" poster cheer on runners as they finish the Boston Marathon in April 2014.

How the Boston Marathon bombings changed Twitter, media and how we process tragedy

In the aftermath of the explosions, Americans were glued to their screens, waiting for the chaos to unfurl into a narrative. Ten years later, we still process tragedies in similar ways.

Harassed On Twitter: 'People Need To Know The Reality Of What It's Like Out There'

After he criticized Trump and the alt right , National Reviewwriter David French was bombarded with hateful tweets — including an image of his child in a gas chamber. "It was unbelievable," he says.

#NPRpoetry Tips: Think About What You Know And Take Advantage Of Twitter Constraints

New York Times book reviewer and poetry columnist David Orr reviews this week's #NPRpoetry submissions and offers some tips for those looking to contribute.

Granddaughters of President-elect Joe Biden speak during the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20.

On Twitter And TikTok, Biden Grandchildren May Offer Viral View Of White House Life

Presidential children and grandchildren are often shielded from the public eye, but that's changing. Joe Biden's grandchildren and Kamala Harris' stepchildren have their own personas on social media.

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Democratic National Convention: September 6, 2012

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