A child plays on Prado Boulevard in the country where President Barack Obama renewed diplomatic relations earlier this year.

How well did you pay attention to the news in 2014?

From the Happy song to a major tech IPO, we look back at some of the major stories of 2014. But we want to test how well you have paid attention.

Global Politics

A child plays on Prado Boulevard in the country where President Barack Obama renewed diplomatic relations earlier this year.

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When we close the books on 2014 in a few hours, we'll look back on a year when we put a lander on a comet, when a young woman made history by becoming the youngest person to win a Nobel Peace Prize.

Here's your chance to show your friends how well you paid attention to the news this year. Take this short news quiz — then challenge your friends to take it, too. Let us know your score in the comments.