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2012 YEAR IN REVIEW
The stories that stood out in the world of sports
Year in Review 2012: Top News Stories
In a year mostly dominated by power politics and a presidential election, Mother Nature reminded us in November of her strength and authority. A spate of shootings and odd crimes captivated the news shows and online media.
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Solar plane makes maiden voyage
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Not White Men Wearing Google Glass
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Virgin Galactic makes historic flight
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Infamous hacker scores real job
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Dazzling distant galaxies
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Planetary nebula
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Google maps Japan nuclear zone
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SpaceX rocket launch
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