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Barack Obama

This account is run by #Obama2012 campaign staff. Tweets from the President are signed -bo.
16,170,153 followers |

Twitter

Always wondering what's happening.
10,743,355 followers |

CNN Breaking News

CNN.com is among the world's leaders in online news and information delivery.
7,630,261 followers |

A Googler

News and updates from Google
4,815,495 followers |

Breaking News

Breaking news alerts around the world from hundreds of sources 24 hours a day. Get more on BreakingNews.com, and follow our team on @breaking.
4,098,002 followers |

The White House

Official WH twitter account. Comments & messages received through official WH pages are subject to the PRA and may be archived. Learn more http://wh.gov/privacy
2,900,889 followers |

Pete Cashmore

The largest independent website dedicated to news & resources for the connected generation. Tweets from @mashable staff. Send questions/comments to @mashablehq.
2,880,783 followers |

Al Gore

2,422,590 followers |

National Geographic

Since 1888, we've traveled the Earth, sharing its amazing stories with new generations. Official Twitter account of National Geographic.
1,914,005 followers |

TweetDeck

TweetDeck is an app that brings more flexibility and insight to power users. Questions? https://t.co/XOH17KoJ
1,650,128 followers |

Al Jazeera English

Al Jazeera English, the 24-hour English-language news and current affairs channel, headquartered in Doha, Qatar. Follow @AJELive for breaking news alerts.
1,043,530 followers |

NPR News

News. Arts & Life. Music. Everything and more from NPR.
1,002,927 followers |

Guy Kawasaki

Author of Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions. Former chief evangelist of Apple. Co-founder of Alltop.
932,720 followers |

Asteroid Watch

JPL's Near Earth Object Office coordinates NASA's efforts to detect, track & characterize potentially hazardous asteroids & comets that could approach Earth.
874,822 followers |

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysicist, American Museum of Natural History. Author: Space Chronicle, The Pluto Files,. Host: StarTalk Radio http://StarTalkRadio.net
494,089 followers |

Seesmic

Seesmic Social & Seesmic CRM news here. For tips, please check out @SeesmicTips or http://help.seesmic.com.
436,394 followers |

Scientific American

Scientific American Magazine and online, over 165 years of science news
368,514 followers |

Ars Technica

Original news and reviews, analysis of tech trends, and expert advice on the most fundamental aspects of tech and the many ways it's helping us enjoy our world.
354,382 followers |

TweetSmarter

In our fifth year of helping everyone get the most out of #Twitter and #SocialMedia. Tweet us anytime! Tips, tools, Twitter news and tech support for everyone.
332,203 followers |

The QI Elves

Quite Interesting nuggets, posted as frequently as Mr Fry's strict homework schedule allows.
264,141 followers |

Wimbledon

The official Wimbledon Twitter
213,979 followers |

Science Friday

Sci/tech radio program on NPR; video, Twitter (@scifri, @sci_arts) and Facebook/scifri. Got ideas? Write and tweet us @scifri all week and during the show.
213,538 followers |

Democracy Now!

Official Democracy Now! Twitter Account. An independent, global daily news hour. Follow us for daily news, events, and updates on Amy Goodman's speaking tour.
169,729 followers |

Tech Aggregator

Follow and you will get best of Apps and Products that are out there. Follow us and you will not be disappointed! #teamfollowback
138,580 followers |

Roland Garros

Roland Garros / French Open / Internationaux de France / Roland Garros 2012 : From May 22nd to June 10th. #RG12
137,152 followers |

USOpen.org

The Official Twitter of the US Open Tennis Championships. 2012 Dates: August 27 - September 9
133,805 followers |

Oxfam America

Working together to end poverty and injustice
116,254 followers |

National Wildlife

National Wildlife Federation works to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future. Staff updating: @starfocus @rarewildlifeguy @ksuzj
89,664 followers |

Australian Open

Welcome to the official account of the Australian Open, the Grand Slam of the Asia Pacific. Join the conversation #ausopen. 14–27 Jan 2013.
84,140 followers |

Discovery_News

DiscoveryNews.com, a Discovery Channel website that covers the latest science news on tech, gadgets, animals, space, adventure, autos, history and earth.
74,943 followers |

HowStuffWorks.com

Random facts, the latest articles and what's happening at the office, brought to you by Site Director Tracy, Editor Holly and Senior Writer Robert.
55,824 followers |

NASAEyesOnTheEarth

Being rocket scientists isn't enough...we're climate scientists too! News from NASA on all things climate.
38,197 followers |

ESPNTennis

LEGAL NOTICE: If you send us a tweet, you consent to letting ESPN use and showcase it in any media, possibly even on television.
35,088 followers |

Disinformation

activism, alternatives, corporation watch, counterculture, current events, freethinking, politics, strange science, the unexplained, war on drugs and terror...
26,418 followers |

Wolfram|Alpha

Your official source of news about the computational knowledge engine, Wolfram|Alpha
25,529 followers |

Penn State

Official Twitter stream of Penn State University. For news: @pennstatelive
20,117 followers |

Penn State Live

Penn State, the world's most popular University, has conferred more than 700,000 degrees since 1855. Our Alumni Association is the largest anywhere. We Are...
19,439 followers |

Mike Elgan

The world's only lovable tech columnist
19,051 followers |

Wired Top Stories

RSS Feed of top news, articles, and reviews chronicling innovation and its impact on technology, culture, business, and science.
14,835 followers |

Astronomy Magazine

Astronomy informs, entertains, and inspires people who are interested in the science and hobby of astronomy.
14,616 followers |

WWF US

Sorry, this panda has been relocated. Please follow @world_wildlife for the latest from WWF US.
13,465 followers |

Senator Jeff Merkley

U.S. Senator from the State of Oregon
11,598 followers |

OPB

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Radio/TV, news, cool links, events, Clicks of Zen, music: all illuminating a wider world. Tom Haydon, Tweditor. Facebook: opb.is/fb
11,262 followers |

The Underwire

Wired's culture blog
11,019 followers |

Twit Facts and Tools

Twitter Facts, Twitter Tools, About Twitter
9,694 followers |

Ron Wyden

U.S. Senator from Oregon. Follow @WydenPress for breaking news and updates from my staff.
8,652 followers |

eugeneweekly

Eugene Weekly: news arts, entertainment. We have issues.
3,141 followers |

Rep Peter DeFazio

Representing the 4th Congressional District in Oregon
2,985 followers |

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