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.

Jerry Sandusky sentencing
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June 22: Former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was found guilty on 45 of 48 charges of sexual abuse. On Oct. 8, Sandusky, 68, was sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison. Sandusky's lawyers have appealed the conviction.

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