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.

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December 31: The U.S. is in danger of going over the so-called "fiscal cliff," which will trigger a series of tax hikes and budget cuts in next year if the White House and Congress are unable to reach a compromise on a debt reduction plan.

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