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Tag: Twins

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Autism Study Shifts Focus From Nature to Nurture

Research on autism in recent decades has emphasized the contributing role of genetics, but a new study out of UCSF and Stanford might prove to be a game-changer, ranking environmental factors (e.g., parenting) higher than biology in order of importance.

Posted on Jul 5, 2011 READ MORE | 17 COMMENTS

Satire From Andy Borowitz: Bush Twins Invade Iraq

By Andy Borowitz —

Just days after their hard-partying antics made headlines across Argentina, the twin daughters of President George W. Bush arrived in Iraq today, determined to continue celebrating their 25th birthday as only the Bush twins can.

Posted on Dec 2, 2006 READ MORE | 11 COMMENTS

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Bush Twins’ Argentine Holiday Causes a Flap

The U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires has denied reports that it asked the Bush twins to leave the country after a purse-snatching incident became a national joke at the expense of the U.S. Secret Service. ABC News had reported that the embassy “strongly suggested” that Jenna and Barbara fly home.