2012 YEAR IN REVIEW
The standout news & pop obsessions gleaned from your search habits
Top Searches of 2012
Chalk up another one for the voter: People may have been wearied by the negative campaigns, but they made "elections" the year's most searched term. More »Top Searches of 2012
A Year in Review staple since 2009, the reality TV star was the most-searched person of 2012. More » Top Searches: Kim Kardashian
The London Games gave us the Fierce Five, a teen named Franklin, and the most decorated Olympian of all time. More » Top Searches: Olympics
The SUV-sized science lab on wheels, aptly named Curiosity, captured the nation's attention. More » Wonders in Space: Mars Rover
The Sept. 11 attack which killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and four other Americans in Benghazi shocked the nation. More » International Affairs: Libya
Apple fans waited for the latest version of the iconic smartphone, but the rollout wasn't all smooth. More » Top Obsessions: iPhone 5
