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People in major cities around the world marked the end of 2017 with fireworks displays and other celebrations. Samoa, Christmas Island and New Zealand were among the first to celebrate 2018.

Along with champagne and confetti, the new year also brings a slew of new laws around the country.

The plane came down in mountainous Punta Islita, a popular tourist destination about 140 miles west of the capital of San José, killing all 12 people on board. The cause of the crash is not yet known.

Economists and market analysts are optimistic about the outlook for the new year. Most are predicting continued job growth, rising stock prices and healthy profits. But slow wage growth could hurt.

How much you eat matters more than how much you work out. Several apps are designed to make watching your diet easier. We gave one a shot.

The flight from Auckland, New Zealand, left on Jan. 1, 2018 but when it landed nine hours later in Honolulu, Hawaii, it was Sun. Dec. 31, 2017.

The bird was trapped in barbed wire near the Smithfield prison in Huntingdon, Pa. A state game commission officer used a crate and a net to coax the owl to safety.

China's foreign policy grew increasingly assertive in 2017, but there is debate about the country's capacity for global leadership. Beijing isn't keen to replace the U.S. on the world stage.

Migrant rights advocates warn that President Trump's attempts to shut down the refugee resettlement program will have long-term consequences.

Kelly McEvers interviews entertainer Eddie Izzard. This story was originally broadcast on All Things Considered, June 20, 2017.