Biggest stories of 2012

Published On: Dec 26 2012 06:03:45 AM CST   Updated On: Dec 26 2012 01:00:00 AM CST

From the 2012 presidential election to the horrendous school shooting in Newtown, Conn., here is a look back at some of the biggest news stories of 2012.

Gen. David Petraeus, Paula Broadwell
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November 9: CIA director David Petraeus submitted his resignation to President Barack Obama, citing personal reasons. He admitted to having an extramarital affair with his biographer Paula Broadwell.

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