2011 Year in Review: National News Take a look at some of the most captivating national news images from 2011
- Final goodbyes: Notable deaths of 2011
From despots and terrorists to innovators and stars, a look back at some of the notable people who died in 2011
- Occupy mantra tops best quotes of 2011
Steve Jobs' last words, Rick Perry's brain-freeze explanation, Charlie Sheen's drug advisory also make annual list
- Penn St. prez to face upset alumni in Pittsburgh
Rodney Erickson attempting to repair school's image with alumni, staff, and students in wake of child sex abuse scandal
- What to expect on the big screen in 2012
Action, romance, comedy and a dollop of fantasy combine for year of big-budget movies
- Bill O'Brien to become Penn State head coach
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien to take over position held by Joe Paterno for 46 years
- Penn St. memos show funding fears after scandal
School braced for financial backlash in aftermath of child sex-abuse scandal, internal memos show
- Financial exec swings and misses with 2011 econ predictions
Blackstone's Byron Wien got 5 of 14 right, but it's worse when you consider some of the things he missed on: U.S. economy and housing market, EU financial crisis
- Scandal, labor woes plagued sports world in 2011
NBA and NFL lockouts overshadowed by child sex abuse scandals during year of turmoil in sports
- 2011 entertainment: Women stand out
A look at some of the year's show biz highlights, from "Bridesmaids" to Oprah, Sheen and Kutcher to Broadway's resurgence
- "Amazing" tops 2012 list of "banished" words
"Ginormous," "baby bump," "thank you in advance" among terms cited for "misuse, overuse and general uselessness"
- "Hunger Games" trumps "Twilight" in 2012 buzz
Movie of Stephenie Meyer's last "Twilight" novel also played second fiddle to J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" finale
- Poll: Most Americans find hope after bad 2011
Nearly 7 in 10 say last year was bad, but sizable majority still see reasons for personal, national optimism in 2012
- 2011 movie audience smallest since 1995
Tight economy, higher prices, lackluster offerings and technological advances all blamed for 16-year low in moviegoing
- U2 has top-grossing tour of 2011
Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift also in top five, though North American ticket sales were down slightly this year
- Dogs of the Dow win best in show in 2011
Investors fled to blue-chip stocks that pay dividends, helping the highest-yielding names in the Dow Jones Industrial Average clobber every major index in the world this year
- "Mars Needs Moms" named biggest flop of 2011
Hollywood Reporter named Disney's animated feature "Mars Needs Mom" the biggest box office flop of 2011
- The world in 2011: A look back
From protests to financial crises to natural disasters, 2011 was a year of turmoil; Where might 2012's hotspots be?
- Biggest crime stories of 2011
Jerry Sandusky, Casey Anthony, Amanda Knox, DSK and Conrad Murray among figures who dominated headlines
- How accurate are those annual market forecasts?
Before betting on stock market predictions, take a step down memory lane and see how some of 2011's projections turned out
- 7 controversial revelations from 2011
Surprising insights on the hottest topics from a turbulent and eventful year
- Box office 2011: The year at the movies
Movie sales were down an overall 4.5 percent from 2010, but sequels took in big money worldwide
- 5 hidden retirement trends of 2011
These important developments might not have made the news, but they need your attention in the months and years ahead
- Memorable moments from the campaign trail
2011 rewind: Candidates considered long shots for the White House catapulted to the top of the polls, "Occupy" protesters heckled nearly every candidate, and a sexual scandal forced a contender to suspend his campaign. Relive the campaign so far with our highlight reel.
Watch Video » - "Book of Mormon," "War Horse" top 2011 in theater
The AP picks its list for the best Broadway plays and musicals of the year
- The top films of 2011
AP film critics Christy Lemire and David Germain each share their picks for the best 10 films of the year
- What were the top celebrity weddings of 2011?
Prince William and Kate, Kim and Kris were among those who tied the knot this year; TLC to count down the top 10 in TV special
- "Breaking Bad," "Happy Endings" among year's best TV
Debut seasons of "Homeland," "Enlightened" and "Boss" also highlights the year's best television shows
- 10 biggest market losers of 2011
CEOs drove some of the world's most iconic companies right off a cliff this year
- A look back at the news events that shaped 2011
YouTube video by JibJab looking back at the year 2011 in the form of a song
- New Year's resolutions: 7 financial goals for 2012
Including financial goals in New Year's resolutions is a popular thing to do for most folks, and here are seven worth doing in 2012
- 10 best global stock markets of 2011
It's been an ugly year for U.S. investors, but things could be worse -- just look at the rest of the world
- Aaron Rodgers voted 2011 Male Athlete of Year
Packers QB honored for MVP performance in Super Bowl win and stellar play this season; Verlander finishes 2nd, Djokovic 3rd
- Paralyzed Rutgers player appears on SI cover
Eric LeGrand featured on the front page of Sports Illustrated's year-end issue as the 2011 Moment of the Year
- YouTube takes a look back on 2011's viral videos
"YouTube Rewind 2011" revisits many of the viral videos that were memorable this year
- Top business story of 2011: The euro zone mess
U.S. economic woes, U.K. phone hacking scandal and Japanese earthquake also make the top 10 list
- YouTube's top videos of 2011
The popular video sharing site reviews the most watch videos of the year
- Abby Wambach wins Female Athlete of the Year
Forward's header in Women's World Cup quarters led U.S. to improbable victory; Hope Solo finishes distant 2nd, Maya Moore 3rd
- How to improve your prospects in 2012
Skip the New Year's resolutions -- 10 ways to prosper next year, and beyond
- Year-end financial checklist
Make sure you're starting your year off right--by ticking off your financial to-do list. Sumi Das from CBS Moneywatch.com has your last-minute money moves.
Watch Video » - Lady Gaga named AP's Entertainer of the Year
A total of 135 ballots were submitted by U.S. news organizations for who had the most influence on entertainment and culture in 2011
- Year-end tax tips 2011
The window of opportunity is rapidly closing on year-end tax savings, but there's still time to pay less to the IRS in April
- What was the top national security story in 2011?
CBS News' Juan Zarate and Bob Orr's special year end edition of "Flash Points"
- Steve Jobs named Barbara Walters' "Most Fascinating Person of the Year"
The program breaks its own rule to honor the Apple co-founder
- Merriam-Webster names "pragmatic" word of 2011
Adjective looked up so often on online dictionary that publisher picked it as pragmatic choice for Word of the Year
- Top Tech - CNET's best and worst of 2011
CNET.com senior editor, Bridget Carey shares the top three most influential tech gadgets and the top three tech duds of 2011.
Watch Video » - Tech's top favorites and forgettables of 2011
CNET senior editor spotlights products that best lived up to hype, and those that fell short by the most
- AFI names its top 10 films of 2011
"Bridesmaids," "The Descendants," and "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" were included as a part of its top 10 films
From royal weddings to paternity suits, 2011 was a year full of attention-grabbing headlines
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