The top two news words for 2013 were: OBAMA SYRIA
Followed by: CHINA PRESIDENT FAMILY IRAN EGYPT TEEN MURDER SUSPECT
The year started with FISCAL CLIFF and ended with BLASIO BUSH.
Top Two for 2012: OBAMA SYRIA
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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