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.

Mortar strikes Syria
25 / 28
Anadolu Agency / Reuters

November 23: The head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says that at least 40,000 Syrians have been killed since conflict in the country started in March 2011.

Upload Photos / Videos