December 29, 2016
By the winter of 2016, Obama was in the White House and the federal minimum wage stood at $7.25/hr — the Syrian civil war was forcing mass displacement, with government forces pushing into Aleppo and tens of thousands of civilians fleeing the fighting. At the multiplex, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" was drawing record crowds, while on television, "Veep" took home the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series. The Cleveland Cavaliers had just claimed the NBA Championship, and in a landmark moment for science, four new chemical elements were officially added to the periodic table — named Nihonium, Moscovium, Tennessine, and Oganesson.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — December 29, 2016
NY Times Headlines — Week of December 29, 2016
In John Kerry’S Mideast Speech, A Clash Of Policies And Personalities
Is Donald Trump The Friend Israel Needs?
House Republicans, Under Fire, Back Down On Gutting Ethics Office
Senate Republicans Open Fight Over Obama Health Law
In Turkey, U.S. Hand Is Seen In Nearly Every Crisis
With Choice Of Trade Negotiator, Trump Prepares To Confront Mexico And China
World Events — December 2016
Time Person of the Year — 2016
On the radio
Billboard Charts — December 29, 2016
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 2016–17 Season
Emmy Winners — 2016
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — December 29, 2016
On the field
Sports Champions — December 29, 2016
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