Year in ReviewStoryboard2021: Year in ReviewCurated byYear in ReviewCOVID-19 dominated another year of our lives, impacting America's health, work, politics and culture. But there were signs of hope: protective vaccines, reopened businesses, people getting on with their lives under a "new normal." Beyond the pandemic, there was major news about Afghanistan, the economy, elections, the Supreme Court, technology, space exploration and much more. Join us as we review the year's top stories in news, business, sports, entertainment and all the rest.
Year in ReviewStoryboard2021: The Year's Biggest HeadlinesCurated byYear in ReviewIn some ways, 2021 felt like a terrible repeat of 2020. COVID-19 still dominates our lives. Last year's election still looms large in our politics. Climate change and gun violence take up too many headlines. New this year was the end of America's longest war (in a most chaotic fashion) and the first successful court challenges to Roe v. Wade in nearly five decades. There was some justice for George Floyd but a shocking rise in anti-Asian hate. Here are our picks for the top stories of the year.
Year in ReviewStoryboard2021: Year in COVID-19Curated byYear in ReviewThe world had high hopes as the pandemic entered its second year with Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, AstraZeneca vaccines becoming readily available...at least for those in wealthy nations. But COVID-19 is far from eradicated. More than 5 million people worldwide have died to date, a "devastating milestone." In the U.S., President Biden fights to get Americans vaccinated but his mandates face stiff opposition. And now there's an omicron variant to worry about.
Year in ReviewStoryboard2021: Year in PoliticsCurated byYear in ReviewIt was another tumultuous year for American politics, starting with the disgraceful and violent siege of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president two weeks later and enjoyed a brief period of popularity as vaccines rolled out and Washington seemed calmer. But by the end of the year, Biden is deeply unpopular as inflation soars and COVID-19 sticks around. Recap the top stories about elections, legislation, the Supreme Court, political scandals and more.
Year in ReviewStoryboard2021: Year in Climate ChangeCurated byYear in ReviewIt was a whirlwind year thanks in no small part to the climate crisis, as stalled legislative progress cast a shadow on the United Nation's COP26 summit and rising greenhouse gas emissions drove extreme weather events across the globe. While plenty of ambitious efforts to limit global heating missed the mark in 2021, there were still bright spots, including a pledge to end deforestation by 2030 and a record-setting year for renewable energy.
Year in ReviewStoryboard2021: Year in GoodbyesCurated byYear in ReviewAs the year draws to a close we remember the lives and extraordinary careers of some of the most notable figures we've lost. Find out why former Republican leader Bob Dole was so well respected by politicians on both sides of the aisle. Relive some of the unforgettable moments of gothic writer Anne Rice and look back on the unmistakable mark Larry King made on TV and pop culture.
