Photographs help us look back on the moments that defined the year. Taken by NPR photojournalists nationwide, this collection goes beyond the headlines to reveal quietly powerful human stories.

The updated AFC playoff picture isn't looking favorable for the Cincinnati Bengals as they prepare for their final four games of the season. The Bills hurt the Bengals' playoff chances by rallying ...

If the gay community’s visibility didn’t outright decline across film and TV (a statistic we won’t know for sure until studies on the subject come out next year), representation at least grew more ...