Recapping the biggest news stories of 2021
In the Loop wraps up with a look back at the big events of 2021.
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How a Kennedy built an anti-vaccine juggernaut amid Covid-19
Robert F Kennedy Jr's anti-vaccine group has thrived during the Covid-19 pandemic.
'Frankie': Human remains found identified as former band member
Human remains found nearly 40 years ago in a garbage bag have been identified.
Put these 10 North America must-dos on your 2022 travel list
From the top of Canada to the US' southern reaches, see the very best of North America.
Kentucky tornado: Cul-de-sac in ruins, families count their dead
'Every time I see this, and I hear about those kids, I think about mine.'
Putin and Xi show united front amid rising tensions with US
New York Times: Putin and Xi sought mutual support in their conflicts with the West.
Super Cool: Check out this Swedish Icehotel - before it melts
Here for a good time but not a long time, this epic icehotel will only last till Spring.
Women challenge requirement to 'cover up' at the beach
Women are required to cover up to "protect public sensibilities".
US Federal Reserve will cut back stimulus amid inflation concerns
Federal Reserve officials suggested three hikes in 2022.
He was convicted of raping Alice Sebold. Then the case unravelled
New York Times: He was exonerated of the 1981 rape. But why did it take so long?
They said the tornado would hit at 9:30. It hit at 9:30
New York Times: Despite advances in forecasting, tornadoes still have deadly consequences.
UK highest court rejects case for gender-neutral passports
British activist warns UK's ruling puts them "on the wrong side of history."
Nasa spacecraft 'touches' sun for first time
Nasa's Parker Solar Probe plunges through unexplored solar corona.
Trump fraud inquiry's focus: Did he mislead his own accountants?
New York Times: Investigations zeroing in on information Trump shared about asset value.
Employee says she risked disciplinary action if she left work because of tornado
Eight workers at the Kentucky candle factory were killed by the tornado.
US to hit a tragic milestone by the end of 2021
A year that promised safety of vaccines will leave many families grieving this Christmas.
Afghan victims saddened US drone strike to go unpunished
An errant drone strike killed 10 people, including seven children.
'Degrading': US event featuring teachers crawling for cash prompts apology
Teachers scramble for dollar bills to fund projects for their classrooms.
'I had to sit a test': Kiwi doctors speak up on language policy
A US doctor asked to take an English test had called out bureaucratic 'nonsense'.
'Someone is going to get killed': Bombshell White House texts revealed
One of the texts came from Donald Trump's own son: 'He's got to condemn this s*** ASAP.'
FAA awards Jeff Bezos coveted astronaut wings
What do people with everything want? An astronaut status apparently.
Flying High: Teen aviator to become youngest woman to fly around the earth
Visa issues, bad weather and a pandemic won't stop this teen from pursuing a world title.
Alien Agenda: Man tries to steal jet so he could fly to Area 51
One man wasn't shy about sharing his plans to see Area 51's 'aliens' with police.
Ex-wife faces prison after trying to find a hitman on joke website
Woman faces nine years in prison for attempting to hire an assassin to kill her husband.
Victims of US Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar reach $380m settlement
A fight for change between USA Gymnastics and the victims of jailed doctor is over.
Chauvin expected to plead guilty in Floyd civil rights case
Derek Chauvin on the verge of pleading guilty to violating George Floyd 's civil rights.
No troops disciplined in US strike killing Afghan civilians
No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike will face disciplinary action.
Thousands in US without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens
At least 64 people have been killed in the state of Kentucky alone.
'Clown, genius, edgelord': Elon Musk is Time magazine's 'Person of the Year'
Musk is estimated to be the richest person in the world with a net worth of around $300bn.
Sea the world: 25 of the best ocean cruise holidays for 2022/2023
There's never been a better time to book your next ocean adventure.
As US nears 800,000 virus deaths, 1 of every 100 older Americans has perished
New York Times: 75% of people who have died of the virus in the US have been 65 or older.
'The wall is stuck on me': Woman's terrifying Facebook Live in tornado
A chilling video has emerged of the moment a woman was left trapped inside a building.
Watch: Waitress sacked after getting $6400 tip
She was handed a whopping tip by a stranger - now it's revealed why her boss fired her.
Photo from tornado-damaged home lands over 200km away
Kentucky's governor warned the state's death toll from the outbreak could top 100.