The aura of terrorist assaults loomed large in 2002 with deadly attacks in Bali, Moscow and the Middle East. Meanwhile, the U.S. hunted al Qaeda in Afghan caves, prepared to face off Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein and fended off snipers around its capital -- all as the dust continued to settle from the catastrophic events of September 11, which marked a one-year anniversary this fall. Overview »
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NEWS JUNKIE
How closely did you follow the news in 2002? Take our quiz and find out if you are a true news junkie.
TIME: PERSONS OF THE YEAR
They took huge professional and personal risks to blow the whistle on what went wrong at WorldCom, Enron and the FBI -- and in so doing helped remind us what American courage and American values are all about.
PHOTO GALLERY
TIME Magazine features a gallery of the most compelling images of 2002. The gallery features photos in four sections: A year in conflict, the natural world, people and the human spirit.
AMERICAN MORNING WITH PAULA ZAHN
Beginning December 23, American Morning with Paula Zahn takes a daily look at the memorable events of 2002. The program airs weekdays from 7 - 10 a.m. ET.
NETSCAPE: THE YEAR IN REVIEW
From the terror of a sniper to the Osbournes and the rise of Eminem, take a look back at the biggest events of 2002.
