The top two news words for 2012 were: OBAMA SYRIA
Followed by: ROMNEY CHINA IRAN PRESIDENT EGYPT SHOOTING MISSING SHOT
The year started with IOWA ROMNEY and ended with FISCAL CLIFF.
Top Two for 2011: OBAMA LIBYA
Top Two for 2010: OBAMA CHINA
Top Two for 2009: OBAMA HEALTH
Top Two for 2008: OBAMA IRAQ
Top Two for 2007: IRAQ BUSH
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