Top Newsmakers Of 2016

PublishedDecember 13, 2016

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The nation breathed a sigh of relief after this terminally ill, on-the-lam felon nearly hijacked the federal government.

The disgraced Democrat proved wrong hundreds of critics who told him he would never have a role in politics again.

Has yet to come down after vaulting into the air during the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Look, you knew this one was coming. Might as well get it out of the way now so you can enjoy the rest of this list.

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Was dismissed from his post as chairman of Fox News when allegations he sexually harassed numerous female employees surprisingly took this long to surface.

Having penned a string of influential and popular election articles this fall, the Slovenian 15-year-old living in the city of Kranj proved to the world that journalism is still relevant.

The tallest of the Trump children, Eric is remarkable for being the tallest of the Trump children.

Comey’s involvement in the Clinton email scandal overshadowed what was an otherwise great year for the FBI director, one that saw him take up painting, go on a life-changing trip to India, and really connect with his daughter Claire for the first time.

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She cooked a pretty darn near perfect Thanksgiving dinner this year, and that’s the only 2016 event we can deal with right now.

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