It was a relentless year for news. 

And as the year 2017 winds down and we look forward to 2018, here’s a throwback of the most memorable moments.

Here’s 50 images chosen not just for the information they provide and the emotions they evoke, but for their staying power: their ability to define the year we had and their ability to predict the kind of year we’ll have.

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