Sources tell NPR that former New York City Michael Bloomberg is seriously considering launching an independent bid for the White House. Thibault Camus/AP hide caption
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Outgoing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks during an August news conference after officially opening the new Hunter's Point South Waterfront Park in Queens. John Minchillo/AP hide caption
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg holds a 64-ounce cup, as Lucky's Cafe owner Greg Anagnostopoulos stands behind him during a news conference at the cafe in New York. Seth Wenig/AP hide caption
New York City's Bloomberg Leaves Mixed Results On Health
On Tuesday, a state appeals court called New York City's ban on supersized soda unconstitutional. Allison Joyce/Getty Images News hide caption
Harry Patel, an employee of Blondie's Deli and Grocery, talks on the phone while waiting for customers in New York on Monday. A new anti-smoking proposal would make New York the first city in the nation to keep tobacco products out of sight in retail stores. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption
A New York subway ad from Zevia soda company, supporting the mayor's ban. Jason Decrow/Invision for Zevia/AP Images hide caption
President Obama turned a planned campaign speech in Fort Myers, Fla., into a brief statement about the shooting rampage. He asked the audience to join him in a moment of silence for the victims. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Movie-Theater Shootings Put Presidential Politics On Hold
New York City food carts would also be affected by Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposal to ban sugary drinks 16 oz. and larger. Andrew Burton/Getty Images hide caption
Bloomberg's Sugary Drink Ban May Not Change Soda Drinkers' Habits
Bloomberg's got his sights on these. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption
Left: NYC Mayor Bloomberg's street. Right: Blogger Ned Berke's street, taken Dec. 28, 2010 http://www.sheepsheadbites.com hide caption