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Fifty-four percent of Americans have a favorable opinion of the National Rifle Association; 38% view it unfavorably. Views of the NRA have fluctuated over time -- from a low of 42% favorable in 1995 to a high of 60% in 2005.

Americans' support for strengthening gun sale laws, as well as for passing new gun laws, is up sharply. But views toward banning semi-automatic rifles and handguns are unchanged, with majorities opposed to both proposals.

Americans were as likely to be obese in 2012 as they were in 2011. But the 26.2% who were obese in 2012 is slightly higher than the 25.5% recorded in 2008. Blacks, those aged 45 to 64, and low-income Americans remain the most likely to be obese.

Americans' economic confidence held steady last week as U.S. lawmakers continued to negotiate how to avoid the "fiscal cliff." Republicans became measurably more positive, while independents became more negative.

Americans' self-reported daily spending averaged $73 in November, essentially on par with September and October. Upper-income Americans, however, spent less this November than in any November dating back to 2008.

Entrepreneurs in the U.S. report more worry and stress on a daily basis than other workers. On the flip side, entrepreneurs are more likely to say they learn and do interesting things every day and are more optimistic about their future.

Americans living in the areas most directly hit by Superstorm Sandy report a marked increase in depression, worry, and anger in the six weeks immediately following the storm, representing hundreds of thousands of affected residents.

U.S. small-business owners' net hiring intentions for the next 12 months plunged to -4 in November, matching the lowest level recorded by the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. The previous low was also -4 in November 2008.

Americans who oppose same-sex marriage are most likely to cite religion or the Bible as the reason. Overall, 53% of Americans say same-sex marriage should be legal, tying the record high, while 46% say it should not.

More Americans than in the past say obesity is the most urgent health problem facing the United States, climbing to a new high of 16%. However, access to and the cost of healthcare remain Americans' No. 1 and No. 2 health concerns.