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    Social Media Share a History Lesson

    Last week, bloggers circulated a letter written more than a century ago from a former slave. Some in social media were able to use publicly available information on the web to investigate the veracity of the letter. On YouTube, three different videos featuring Russians became a news phenomenon.

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    On Twitter, Still Tough Going for Komen

    After the furor over its decision to defund Planned Parenthood, the Susan G. Komen foundation reversed course and a key official resigned.

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    Romney & Gingrich Lead the News

    The Project for Excellence in Journalism did not publish a news index report this week. But the data has been made available.

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    The Facebook Fascination on Social Media

    With Facebook’s IPO filing, this special edition of the New Media Index examines the conversation about the company among bloggers and tweeters during the past three years.

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    Social Media Win a Big One in Washington

    Legislation aimed at combating online piracy drew the universal ire of social media users last week as a large January 18 protest put pressure on Congress to oppose the bills. And in what many observers called an unprecedented event, the online resistance actually forced the legislators into retreat last week.

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    2012 Campaign Coverage Heads South

    The Project for Excellence in Journalism did not publish a news index report this week. But the data has been made available.

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    A Google Move Ignites an Online Battle

    Major changes came to Google’s Search last week and bloggers rallied largely to voice displeasure and concern. And Super Junior, the Korean pop group that has rabid fans across the world, continues to be a draw on Twitter.