Year in review: 50 stories from 50 states

December 26 December 26     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   NEWS   news   Year in Review: 50 stories from 50 states     Before we usher in the new year, it's time for a retrospective of 2016.     Read Story     people           Pop icon George Michael: 1963-2016 The musician passed away peacefully at home on Christmas.     nfl           Chief's Poe throws TD on 'Bloated Tebow Pass' Kansas City's massive lineman might have delivered one of the season's best plays.     advice           Silly travel rules we hope will end in 2017 Here are the most absurd rules of the year -- and their chances of being repealed.   Advertisement   news           5 things you need to know Monday The biggest news to start your day.     nfl           NFL playoff picture: Just two spots still remaining Our postseason outlook will be updated here through conclusion of regular season.     people           George Michael's death rocks entertainment world Many reflected on too many greats leaving us 2016.     nation-now           Gone, mostly forgotten: Discontinued car models When automakers look for shiny new baubles, they have to clean the closets, too.     people           USA TODAY Entertainer of the year: Kate McKinnon 'SNL' star shined with Clinton impression, film roles.     markets           8 stocks are leading the way for the Dow Some massive winners have powered the Dow nearly to 20K. Here's a look.     The Day In Pictures Gallery Rabbi Zalman Gurevitch stands in front of a Hanukkah Menorah during the jewish festival of lights at Opernplatz in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.     Popular Stories Pop icon George Michael dies at 53 College football bowl schedule, results for 2016-17 Matt McGloin was kept for this reason; now we will see if Raiders were right   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: mantiskhiralla@gmail.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2016 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108