Top Stories: If a picture is worth a thousand words, these are worth a few extra. These images from our photographers defined this year.

From hurricanes to high-profile trials to a chaotic vote for House speaker, here is the year in photos: a look back at 2023's biggest moments.

Advertisement Read in browser Mon Dec 18 2023 USA TODAY Pictures of the Year 2023 From hurricanes to high-profile trials to a chaotic vote for House speaker, here is the year in photos: a look back at 2023's biggest moments. READ FULL STORY→ Advertisement A Better News Alert We've redesigned your News Alerts to have a cleaner look and feel. Let us know what you think about it. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ➔ SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Access subscriber-only content on all of your devices.   • Share a bonus subscription with a family member or friend.   • Read our universal eNewspaper - the digital version of our print paper.   • Experience bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •  Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback