The Most Read: 2018

The most-read articles on nbcnews.com. From the Parkland shooting to the Russia investigation, more than 200 million people read our top 100 stories of the year.

2018 Top 100
1. 17 killed at Florida high school; governor blames 'pure evil'
U.S. news
2. Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault in retrial
2018 Top 100
3. Text messages suggest Kavanaugh wanted to refute accuser's claim before it became public
Trump Effect
4. Trump taps federal appeals court Judge Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court
Global Power
5. First boys emerge from Thai cave as rescue mission enters final act
2018 Top 100
6. Stormy Daniels sues Trump, says agreement invalid because he never signed
U.S. news
7. ‘Nothing short of miraculous’: Southwest pilot who landed damaged plane is used to beating the odds
Trump Effect
8. Under pressure, Trump orders FBI to investigate Kavanaugh amid sex misconduct allegations
U.S. news
9. Thousand Oaks shooter posted to social media during rampage that left 12 dead
2018 Top 100
10. 13 captive siblings allowed to eat once a day, shower once a year
U.S. news
11. Miami pedestrian bridge collapses, killing six
Space
12. Scientists say mysterious 'Oumuamua' object could be an alien spacecraft
Suspicious Packages
13. Pipe bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc is charged with sending explosive packages
Business News
14. The doctor is out? Why physicians are leaving their practices to pursue other careers
California Wildfires
15. Death toll in California wildfires climbs to 25
U.S. news
16. Dallas police seek manslaughter warrant against officer who killed neighbor
Health news
17. Scientists say they've discovered an unknown human organ
Hurricane Florence
18. Tropical storm Florence still poses 'catastrophic' flood threat
Suspicious Packages
19. Two packages sent to Joe Biden, one to Robert De Niro match other mailed pipe bombs
2018 Top 100
20. Limits to Kavanaugh investigation have not changed, despite Trump's comments
Trump Effect
21. Omarosa releases secret tape of Lara Trump offering her $15K-a-month campaign job
U.S. news
22. Death toll rises to 56 in Northern California's Camp Fire
U.S. news
23. Austin bomb suspect left behind 25-minute recording
Trump Effect
24. FBI confidential Kavanaugh report handed to White House, Senate
Hurricane Florence
25. FEMA issues dire warnings ahead of 'very dangerous' Hurricane Florence
Russia Investigation
26. Michael Cohen told Mueller about contacts between Trump aides and Russia
U.S. news
27. Brad Pitt built dozens of homes in New Orleans. Now they're falling apart.
Business News
28. Amazon, Chase, and Berkshire Hathaway partner up to disrupt health care
Congress
29. Kavanaugh touts independence after fiery start to confirmation hearings
2018 Top 100
30. Russians penetrated U.S. voter systems, top U.S. official says
Trump Effect
31. Omarosa releases new secret tape of Trump discussing Hillary Clinton and Steele dossier
Russia Investigation
32. House Republicans file impeachment resolution against Rosenstein
Politics News
33. Secret recording shows Nunes saying Rosenstein impeachment would delay Supreme Court pick
$Image: People comfort each other as they stand near the scene Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. where a gunman opened fire Wednesday inside a country dance bar crowded with hundreds of people on \"college night,\"$
U.S. news
34. 12 victims killed, suspect dead, after mass shooting at Thousand Oaks, Calif. bar
U.S. news
35. 'Gigantic and scary': 7.0 magnitude earthquake hits Alaska
Supreme Court
36. Christine Blasey Ford speaks out, details sexual assault allegation against Kavanaugh
Opinion
37. The Brett Kavanaugh I knew should not sit on the Supreme Court
2018 Top 100
38. Two dead in Kentucky high school shooting
U.S. news
39. As officers searched Parkland high school, shooting suspect was shopping
2018 Top 100
40. Stay away from romaine, Consumer Reports says
Crime & Courts
41. Suspect in newspaper shooting had sued Capital Gazette for defamation
U.S. news
42. In honoring McCain, Obama and Bush praise his dignity and public spirit
Hurricane Michael
43. Two dead as Michael, no longer a hurricane, churns across land
The Query
44. Spokesman for GOP on Kavanaugh nomination resigns; has been accused of harassment in the past
$Image: File booking photo of former mob boss and fugitive James \"Whitey\" Bulger, who was arrested in Santa Monica in 2011$
Crime & Courts
45. Notorious mob boss James 'Whitey' Bulger killed inside West Virginia prison
NBCBLK
46. Man who called police on black woman at pool no longer has job
Russia Investigation
47. New charges for Manafort after Gates pleads guilty
U.S. news
48. Charlottesville focuses on healing as Unite the Right heads to Washington
OUT Health and Wellness
49. 'You can't undo surgery': The growing movement to stop operations on intersex children
Trump Effect
50. Kelly calls Trump 'idiot,' say White House staffers
Donald Trump
51. Talks underway about Trump interview in Mueller Russia probe
Paul Manafort Trial
52. Rick Gates testifies he committed crimes with Manafort
Trump Effect
53. Feds monitored Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's phones
White House
54. Amid rumors, Melania Trump makes first public appearance in nearly a month
California Wildfires
55. Death toll hits 31, hundreds missing in record-breaking California wildfires
Congress
56. Sen. John McCain, independent voice of the GOP, dies at 81
U.S. news
57. Trump's lawyer tries to silence Stormy Daniels with secret gag order
Immigration & The Border
58. Stephen Miller's next target: Legal immigrants
Trump Effect
59. Trump slams anonymous NY Times op-ed by 'resistance' member inside his administration
2018 Top 100
60. As it happened: A close battle in Texas, a mixed bag of governor's races and a night of firsts
Trump Effect
61. After rare rebuke, Trump rips into Chief Justice John Roberts
White House
62. Facing bipartisan criticism, Trump belatedly issues McCain full honors, lowers W.H. flag
2018 Top 100
63. Coast Guard member flashes white power sign on TV
Weather
64. Once the lava stops, rebuilding and futures uncertain in Hawaii
Guns in America
65. Students demand action on gun violence with nationwide walkout
Trump Effect
66. McCain doesn't want Trump at funeral, friends tell White House
Trump Effect
67. Trump doc says Trump bodyguard 'raided' his office, took files
Midterms 2018
68. Trump warns Christian leaders of violence if GOP loses
Politics & Power
69. In blow to Trump, Supreme Court won't hear appeal of DACA ruling
Donald Trump
70. Sessions fires back at Trump, says he 'took control' of Justice Department from Day 1
Weather
71. At least 5 dead as 'bomb cyclone' snowstorm slams East Coast
U.S. news
72. Thanksgiving Day will be coldest in over a century for millions in U.S.
Paul Manafort Trial
73. Judge in Paul Manafort trial says he has gotten threats
#MeToo Reckoning
74. For the country's largest evangelical church, a #MeToo reckoning awaits
Trump Effect
75. Congress sounds bipartisan alarm as Trump deals on ZTE
Politics & Power
76. Trump was angry and 'unglued' when he started a trade war, officials say
Trump Effect
77. Trump holds White House event focused on 'American victims of illegal immigration'
Midterms 2018
78. A 'Kavanaugh wave' is predicted in November. But for Democrats or GOP?
U.S. news
79. Black man jailed after trying to pay Burger King with $10 bill, lawsuit claims
Hurricane Michael
80. After flattening homes and ravaging communities, deadly Michael gains strength
World
81. China demands release of tech giant executive after arrest on U.S. extradition charges
2018 Top 100
82. There's another bad virus going around that is not the flu
Elections
83. Trump rises with Bannon's fall
Guns in America
84. March for Our Lives draws hundreds of thousands calling for change
U.S. news
85. NSA contractor gets more than 5 years for leaking info about Russia hacking attempts
Health & Mindset
86. Daylight saving: 4 surprising health effects of 'falling back'
U.S. news
87. Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar gets 40 to 175 years for sex abuse
U.S. news
88. A 'heartless monster': Colorado man gets life in prison for murdering pregnant wife, daughters
Social Media
89. Twitter responds to calls to suspend President Trump's account
Politics News
90. FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe stepping down
2018 Top 100
91. Letter that sent Vanessa Trump to hospital may have held corn starch
U.S. news
92. Thousands still without power after deadly winter storm hits Southeast
2018 Top 100
93. Gillum statement stokes intrigue as Florida vote margin tightens
U.S. news
94. Lawyer used Trump company email in Stormy Daniels arrangements
U.S. news
95. A sheriff's deputy killed a father of three. A jury gave his family $4.
U.S. news
96. Typhus reaches 'epidemic levels' in parts of Los Angeles
Immigration
97. Trump calls for deporting migrants 'immediately' without a trial
World
98. 'We just got Banksy-ed': Painting shreds itself after $1.4 million sale at London auction
U.S. news
99. Florida sees snowfall as winter weather grips East Coast
North Korea
100. North Korea has increased nuclear production at secret sites, say officials

The Most Read: 2018

1. 17 killed at Florida high school; governor blames 'pure evil'

2. Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault in retrial

3. Text messages suggest Kavanaugh wanted to refute accuser's claim before it became public

4. Trump taps federal appeals court Judge Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court

5. First boys emerge from Thai cave as rescue mission enters final act

6. Stormy Daniels sues Trump, says agreement invalid because he never signed

7. ‘Nothing short of miraculous’: Southwest pilot who landed damaged plane is used to beating the odds

8. Under pressure, Trump orders FBI to investigate Kavanaugh amid sex misconduct allegations

9. Thousand Oaks shooter posted to social media during rampage that left 12 dead

10. 13 captive siblings allowed to eat once a day, shower once a year

11. Miami pedestrian bridge collapses, killing six

12. Scientists say mysterious 'Oumuamua' object could be an alien spacecraft

13. Pipe bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc is charged with sending explosive packages

14. The doctor is out? Why physicians are leaving their practices to pursue other careers

15. Death toll in California wildfires climbs to 25

16. Dallas police seek manslaughter warrant against officer who killed neighbor

17. Scientists say they've discovered an unknown human organ

18. Tropical storm Florence still poses 'catastrophic' flood threat

19. Two packages sent to Joe Biden, one to Robert De Niro match other mailed pipe bombs

20. Limits to Kavanaugh investigation have not changed, despite Trump's comments

21. Omarosa releases secret tape of Lara Trump offering her $15K-a-month campaign job

22. Death toll rises to 56 in Northern California's Camp Fire

23. Austin bomb suspect left behind 25-minute recording

24. FBI confidential Kavanaugh report handed to White House, Senate

25. FEMA issues dire warnings ahead of 'very dangerous' Hurricane Florence

26. Michael Cohen told Mueller about contacts between Trump aides and Russia

27. Brad Pitt built dozens of homes in New Orleans. Now they're falling apart.

28. Amazon, Chase, and Berkshire Hathaway partner up to disrupt health care

29. Kavanaugh touts independence after fiery start to confirmation hearings

30. Russians penetrated U.S. voter systems, top U.S. official says

31. Omarosa releases new secret tape of Trump discussing Hillary Clinton and Steele dossier

32. House Republicans file impeachment resolution against Rosenstein

33. Secret recording shows Nunes saying Rosenstein impeachment would delay Supreme Court pick

34. 12 victims killed, suspect dead, after mass shooting at Thousand Oaks, Calif. bar

35. 'Gigantic and scary': 7.0 magnitude earthquake hits Alaska

36. Christine Blasey Ford speaks out, details sexual assault allegation against Kavanaugh

37. The Brett Kavanaugh I knew should not sit on the Supreme Court

38. Two dead in Kentucky high school shooting

39. As officers searched Parkland high school, shooting suspect was shopping

40. Stay away from romaine, Consumer Reports says

41. Suspect in newspaper shooting had sued Capital Gazette for defamation

42. In honoring McCain, Obama and Bush praise his dignity and public spirit

43. Two dead as Michael, no longer a hurricane, churns across land

44. Spokesman for GOP on Kavanaugh nomination resigns; has been accused of harassment in the past

45. Notorious mob boss James 'Whitey' Bulger killed inside West Virginia prison

46. Man who called police on black woman at pool no longer has job

47. New charges for Manafort after Gates pleads guilty

48. Charlottesville focuses on healing as Unite the Right heads to Washington

49. 'You can't undo surgery': The growing movement to stop operations on intersex children

50. Kelly calls Trump 'idiot,' say White House staffers

51. Talks underway about Trump interview in Mueller Russia probe

52. Rick Gates testifies he committed crimes with Manafort

53. Feds monitored Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's phones

54. Amid rumors, Melania Trump makes first public appearance in nearly a month

55. Death toll hits 31, hundreds missing in record-breaking California wildfires

56. Sen. John McCain, independent voice of the GOP, dies at 81

57. Trump's lawyer tries to silence Stormy Daniels with secret gag order

58. Stephen Miller's next target: Legal immigrants

59. Trump slams anonymous NY Times op-ed by 'resistance' member inside his administration

60. As it happened: A close battle in Texas, a mixed bag of governor's races and a night of firsts

61. After rare rebuke, Trump rips into Chief Justice John Roberts

62. Facing bipartisan criticism, Trump belatedly issues McCain full honors, lowers W.H. flag

63. Coast Guard member flashes white power sign on TV

64. Once the lava stops, rebuilding and futures uncertain in Hawaii

65. Students demand action on gun violence with nationwide walkout

66. McCain doesn't want Trump at funeral, friends tell White House

67. Trump doc says Trump bodyguard 'raided' his office, took files

68. Trump warns Christian leaders of violence if GOP loses

69. In blow to Trump, Supreme Court won't hear appeal of DACA ruling

70. Sessions fires back at Trump, says he 'took control' of Justice Department from Day 1

71. At least 5 dead as 'bomb cyclone' snowstorm slams East Coast

72. Thanksgiving Day will be coldest in over a century for millions in U.S.

73. Judge in Paul Manafort trial says he has gotten threats

74. For the country's largest evangelical church, a #MeToo reckoning awaits