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In 2012, the nation mourned the deaths of some influential individuals — from singer Whitney Houston to astronaut Neil Armstrong. Talk of the Nation remembers the lives of people who may not have made the front page when they died, but whose lives still made a significant impact.

Investors are watching fiscal cliff negotiations closely as 2012 draws to a close. Both the Dow and the S&P 500 had healthy gains this past year, but the year could end on a down note if the budget stalemate in Washington isn't resolved. All Things Considered host Robert Siegel talks with NPR business reporter Jim Zarroli about what we might expect in 2013.

As the hours ticked away before the end of the year, Congress still did not have a final package to vote on or even debate to avert automatic tax hikes and spending cuts. NPR's David Welna, reporting from the Capitol, talks with All Things Considered host Audie Cornish to help us understand what the next day or two may hold.

It's unlikely 2013 will be the year that jet packs make it big, but the coming year could bring us a host of other new technology trends and products, like 3-D printers for consumers, even smarter smartphones, and more connected devices like glasses and cars.

Five tech writers talk with All Things Considered hosts Audie Cornish and Robert Siegel about their favorite apps of 2012, from an activity tracker called Strava, an app that let's you remotely control lights and to the highly anticipated return of Google Maps to Apple's iOS platform.

From depression drugs to circumcision to runner's high, here's what kept you clicking this year on Shots.

NPR's movie critic looks back on 2012 and his picks for the year's best movies.

With hours to go before the so-called fiscal cliff deadline, the House adjourned for the night and the Senate has yet to scheduled any vote. NPR's Julie Rover talks with All Things Considered host Audie Cornish about the latest.

The new year could bring new challenges to the nation's schools and students. Host Michel Martin discusses what's ahead with NPR Education Correspondent, Claudio Sanchez. He says immigration policy and the demand for Pell Grants could have a huge effect on American education in 2013.

"While neither Democrats nor Republicans got everything they wanted, this agreement is the right thing to do for our country and the House should pass it without delay," President Obama said in a statement early Tuesday morning.