2016 in review: Tragic stories that made headlines

(MEDIA GENERAL) — 2016 saw the worst mass shooting in U.S history, shootings of black men and the killing of law enforcement officers. Hundreds more died in extremist attacks across the globe while others lost their lives in natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes and wildfires.
Here is a look at some of the tragic stories that made headlines in 2016:
Brussels bombings
Three coordinated bombings took place in Brussels on the morning of March 22, 2016; two at the city’s airport a