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Though more Republican-held seats are up for grabs in November, Democratic struggles mean the GOP has improved its likelihood to take control of the Senate. Here are the key contests to watch.

With 1.5 million deaths a year, tuberculosis has passed HIV/AIDS.

From the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation battle to Democrats winning back control of the House, these were the biggest political stories of the year that you picked.

Also: The latest on the Italian earthquake; a report alleges the Syrian government used chlorine gas against civilians; and an Australian prospector discovers a huge gold nugget.

Also: Militants storm a Libyan oilfield; the Powerball jackpot climbs above $317 million; and the first African-American to join the PGA, Charlie Sifford, dies.

Surprises nevertheless abound in the top 10, as a vinyl reissue lands cult singer-songwriter Ethel Cain on the Billboard 200 for the first time ever and two artists — Alex Warren and BigXthaPlug — experience their first-ever top 10 singles.

Also: President Obama welcomes Australia's leader to the White House; a search continues for survivors of a Marine helicopter crash off Hawaii; and a huge California gas leak may be capped soon.

Also: Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says no Muslim should be President; a body is found near a California wildfire; and World Rugby considers rule changes to reduce concussions.

Also: Kentucky senator Rand Paul is expected to announce he's running for President; there's been a multi-ship collision on the Mississippi River; and it's election day in Chicago and Ferguson, Mo.

Philadelphia's Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey is retiring at the end of the year. Under his watch, the murder and violent crime rates are lower than they've been in decades.