Top 22 Biggest Breaking News Stories of Each Year (2000 - 2021)

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton WRITTEN BY: Matt Klem

These are the stories that have shaped the century...so far. For this list, we'll be looking at the biggest, most shocking and talked about news stories of every year since the 21st century began. Our countdown includes September 11, Hurricane Katrina, Tōhoku Earthquake & Tsunami, #MeToo, COVID-19 Pandemic, and more. read more...