Like the year that preceded it, 2002 was characterized by a series of highs and lows. But, out of the gloom comes a glimmer - the birth of the documentary credits coalition and the remarkable success of 9/11 on a U.S. network. The following are RealScreen's picks of the top news stories of the year.

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