Sian Berry, the co-leader of the Green Party who last month announced she would stand against Livingstone in next year's mayoral election, said that despite being elected for his "man of the people image, " Livingstone has increasingly become an agent of big business.

CNN: London leads climate change fight

The U.S. Border Patrol polices Phoenix's bus station and airport some 175 miles from Mexico because the city has become an unofficial port of entry, says agent Shannon Stevens.

NPR: A Backlash in Phoenix over Immigration from Mexico

Since then, Obama has become an ever-more-prominent national figure, and his presidential campaign has capitalized on his image as an agent of change.

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Cruz was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2010 and has become one of the most popular athletes in the New York area with his salsa dances after touchdowns.

WSJ: Giants give WR Victor Cruz 1st-round tender

The reigning Vezina Trophy winner, who is again a finalist this year to be named the NHL's top goalie, has one year left on his contract before he can become an unrestricted free agent.

WSJ: Rangers weren't emotionally ready for round 2