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2024 Year in Review — Biggest news stories of the year

ABC News recaps the biggest headlines and moments of the year.
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ABC News recaps the biggest headlines and moments of the year.
December 26, 2024 at 4:42 PM

From ‘Wicked’ to Taylor Swift: Looking back on 2024

ABC News' Juju Chang walks through 2024 in review, including the biggest films like “Gladiator” and “Wicked,” the biggest singers like Taylor Swift and Beyonce, and the biggest trends.
December 26, 2024 at 4:42 PM
VIDEO: From ‘Wicked’ to Taylor Swift: Looking back on 2024
December 26, 2024 at 3:20 PM

ABC News' 'The Year: 2024' reminds us of year's highs and lows

"Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts leads ABC News correspondents in discussing 2024's most memorable stories and trends.
December 26, 2024 at 3:20 PM
President-elect Donald Trump attends a campaign event, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29, 2024.
December 26, 2024 at 3:00 PM

The US stories everyone was talking about in 2024

This year was full of first-of-its-kind stories that got Americans talking.
December 26, 2024 at 3:00 PM
The U.S. stories everyone was talking about in 2024.
December 24, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Medical breakthroughs in 2024

From a pig kidney transplant to restoring genetic deafness, here are some highlights of medical achievements in 2024.
December 24, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Medical breakthroughs in 2024
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Unions made 2023 the year of the strike. What will happen next?

The number of workers on strike nearly tripled this year.
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In this Sept. 26, 2023 file photo, Pedro Pascal, center, walks the picket line with striking SAG-AFTRA members outside Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank, Calif.
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By the Numbers: Heat 2023

A look at the numbers behind Earth’s warmest year in 174 years of record keeping according to the NOAA.
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VIDEO: By the Numbers: Heat 2023
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Best of Helen Mirren

The Oscar-award winning actress gives her all in every performance.
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VIDEO: Best of Helen Mirren
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Top medical breakthroughs of 2023

From the first-ever RSV vaccines to the first drug approved to treat Alzheimer's disease, here are seven of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2023.
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From the first-ever RSV vaccines to the first drug approved to treat Alzheimer's disease, here are seven of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2023.
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Trailer: “The Year: Countdown to 2024”

What will 2024 bring? Join Robin Roberts in taking out her own crystal ball to look ahead to 2024! Watch the special event Sunday night at 7/6c on ABC. Stream next day on Hulu.
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VIDEO: Trailer: “The Year: Countdown to 2024”
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The Year 2023: Obsessions

The pop culture moments we couldn’t get enough of in 2023, including the Eras & Renaissance Tours, the Barbenheimer phenomenon, and hit shows “Jury Duty” and the “Golden Bachelor.”
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VIDEO: The Year 2023: Obsessions
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The Year 2023: Our Changing Planet

How climate change impacted the planet during the hottest year on record, and some of the solutions to help slow its impact.
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VIDEO: The Year 2023: Our Changing Planet
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The Year 2023: Heroes

Inspirational stories of some of the everyday people doing what they can to support their communities through crisis and in times of need.
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VIDEO: The Year 2023: Heroes
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The Year 2023: In Memoriam

The lives and legacies of musicians, actors, and other famous figures who died in 2023.
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VIDEO: The Year 2023: In Memoriam
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The Year 2023: Politics

Chaos in Congress and the latest road to the White House.
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VIDEO: The Year 2023: Politics
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The Year 2023: Celebrity Romance

Celebrity weddings, engagements, breakups and divorces. From 2023’s hot new couple—Taylor and Travis—capturing out attention, to the “Scandoval” that rocked “Vanderpump Rules.”
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VIDEO: The Year 2023: Celebrity Romance
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The Year 2023: Champions of 2023

Championship performances and record-breaking athletes and teams of 2023.
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VIDEO: The Year 2023: Champions of 2023
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A look back at the most powerful cultural moments of 2023

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with best-selling author Dr. Marcus Collins to unpack the year’s pop culture moments that captivated and transformed society in 2023.
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VIDEO: A look back at the most powerful cultural moments of 2023
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2023: The year of the strike

The number of workers on strike nearly tripled this year.
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The number of workers on strike nearly tripled this year.
1 year ago

The breakout stars in 2023

ABC’s special "The Year 2023" looks at the new stars and pop culture moments from movies, TV and music that have made 2023 so memorable.
1 year ago
VIDEO: The breakout stars in 2023
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2023 Year in Review — Biggest news stories of the year

ABC News recaps the biggest headlines and moments of the year.
1 year ago
ABC News recaps the biggest headlines and moments of the year.
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Best books of 2023 and what's hot in 2024

A special edition of "Binge This" looks at some of the biggest titles this year and the most anticipated books for 2024.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Best books of 2023 and what's hot in 2024
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What I got wrong in 2023

Senior elections analyst Nathaniel Rakich looks back at his 2023 predictions.
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538’s Nathaniel Rakich makes a lot of predictions – here are the ones that didn’t quite pan out the way he thought.
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Top feel-good news stories from 2023

Miraculous tales of survival. Brave acts by good Samaritans. Medical and scientific marvels. And a 40-pound cat that took the internet by storm.
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Top feel-good news stories from 2023
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538’s top political moments of 2023

A roundup of the most important things that happened this past year.
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A roundup of the most important things that happened this past year.
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10 craziest sports stories of 2022

There was no shortage of wild stories in the sports world in 2022.
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There was no shortage of wild stories in the sports world in 2022.
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Biggest murder mysteries of 2022

The deaths of four University of Idaho students has left the public with many questions in one of 2022’s biggest murder mysteries.
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The deaths of four University of Idaho students has left the public with many questions in one of 2022’s biggest murder mysteries.
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Top US Google searches of 2022

Here's a look back at the top U.S. Google searches in 2022.
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Here's a look back at the top U.S. Google searches in 2022.
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Most popular medical stories of 2022

Visitors to ABCNews.com were most interested in these medical stories of 2022.
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Visitors to ABCNews.com were most interested in these medical stories of 2022.
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US poverty rate hit a record low -- but don't expect it to stay that way

COVID stimulus funds helped to drive down the poverty rate.
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VIDEO: US poverty rate hit a record low -- but don't expect it to stay that way
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Top 10 climate headlines of 2022

A look back at the top 10 climate headlines in 2022.
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A look back at the top 10 climate headlines in 2022.
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Major discoveries in the animal world in 2022

From new species to the rediscovery of ones once thought to be extinct, these are some of the biggest discoveries in animal studies.
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From new species to the rediscovery of ones once thought to be extinct, these are some of the biggest discoveries in animal studies.
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Top 7 ‘Who is’ Google searches of 2022

The number one search for 2022 was for the controversial Internet personality Andrew Tate.
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The number one search for 2022 was for the controversial Internet personality Andrew Tate.
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Major milestones in battling climate change seen in 2022

While saving the climate may be decades away, 2022 saw some major advancements in the battle against climate change.
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While saving the climate may be decades away, 2022 saw some major advancements in the battle against climate change.
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Major archaeological discoveries in 2022

From the Northern Canadian mountains to deserts in the Middle East 2022 was filled with significant archaeological discoveries.
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From the Northern Canadian mountains to the caves of Borneo, 2022 was filled with significant archaeological discoveries.
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Number of election-denying Republicans defined the 2022 midterms | FiveThirtyEight

Forty-seven percent of Republicans in the midterms denied the results of the 2020 election.
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VIDEO: Number of election-denying Republicans defined the 2022 midterms | FiveThirtyEight
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The EPA is finally addressing 4 dangerous ‘forever chemicals' — out of over 4,000

Even small amounts of PFAS can be harmful to human health.
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VIDEO: The EPA is finally addressing 4 dangerous ‘forever chemicals' — out of over 4,000
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Top space stories of 2022

Humanity has made great strides in exploring the deep mysteries of space.
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Humanity has made great strides in exploring the deep mysteries of space.
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The number that captures the impact of the Dobbs decision | FiveThirtyEight

There were 10,000 fewer legal abortions in just the first two months after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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VIDEO: The number that captures the impact of the Dobbs decision | FiveThirtyEight
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140 million Americans will live in states controlled by Democrats | FiveThirtyEight

We could soon see a flurry of new liberal policies at the state level.
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VIDEO: 140 million Americans will live in states controlled by Democrats | FiveThirtyEight
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Weather firsts in 2022

Hurricane Nicole made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, the first hurricane to make landfall in November in nearly 40 years.
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Hurricane Nicole made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, the first hurricane to make landfall in November in nearly 40 years.
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Fastest growing occupations in 2022

Nurse practitioners had the highest growth rate with 46%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Nurse practitioners had the highest growth rate with 46%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Top stories of 2022 you may have missed

Here's a look back at the stories that caught our attention that you may have missed.
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Here's a look back at the stories that caught our attention that you may have missed.
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Minorities who broke barriers in 2022

Take a look back at minorities who broke major barriers in politics, sports, fashion and more in 2022.
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Take a look back at minorities who broke major barriers in politics, sports, fashion and more in 2022.
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Top Indigenous stories of 2022

These are the top stories about Indigenous people in 2022 on ABCNews.com.
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These are the top stories about Indigenous people in 2022 on ABCNews.com.
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The most-searched scenic spots in the US for 2022

These locations were top searches on Google.
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These locations were top searches on Google.
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Tumultuous year for cryptocurrency

From Celsius Network to FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried, it was a difficult year for cryptocurrency.
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From Celsius Network to FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried, it was a difficult year for cryptocurrency.
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Top 7 most searched people of 2022

No. 1 on the list was actor Johnny Depp.
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No. 1 on the list was actor Johnny Depp.
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How to manage your money in 2023

With inflation continuing to rise and a tightening labor market, many are looking for ways to stretch their dollars in the new year.
2 years ago
VIDEO: How to manage your money in 2023
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Review: The 10 best movies of 2022

Film critic Peter Travers shared his ranking of the best 10 movies of 2022.
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Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Quan Wang in A24's "Everything Everywhere All at Once."