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These key Senate races will determine which party controls the body next year

As both parties prepare for the final leg of the campaign, here are some of the most closely watched Senate races.

Alexander Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years Each for Sex Trafficking

DEBRA KAMIN AND KATE CHRISTOBEK

The three siblings used their wealth and influence to lure women and sexually assault them over more than a decade. At least 11 of their victims spoke on Tuesday before they were sentenced.

DOJ fails to get indictment against ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson: Sources

A grand jury has refused to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson on charges of lying to Congress over her testimony regarding Jan. 6, sources confirm.

WATCH: Harry Kane is the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or & more

Harry Kane and Alèxia Putellas win the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards; NFL recap: Dallas Cowboys defeat the Philadelphia Eagles; Sarah J. Maas releases sixth book of 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series

WATCH: School janitor gets special honor in tearful ceremony

Marilyn Hampton was a custodian in the Aubrey School District in Denton County, Texas, who made her mark over the course of four decades.

WATCH: Brewers look to sweep Rays and win 1st World Series title

ESPN MLB reporter Jorge Castillo joins ABC News to break down the Brewers' postseason run and the Rays' chances of a historic comeback.

Man accused of fatally choking ex on same day they appeared on court TV show: Warrant

Michelle Parker, a 33-year-old mother of three, vanished in 2011 hours shortly after the pre-taped episode of "The People's Court" aired, according to police.

Climate change is a 'global health emergency,' new report says

Many detrimental health indicators linked to climate change are moving in the wrong direction, the report's authors said.

White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says

ALAN FEUER

In court testimony, the agent outlined the willingness of Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, to take orders from President Trump to investigate his perceived enemies.

U.S. Defends Military Campaign Against Cartels as Leaders Gather in Caribbean

ERIC SCHMITT, ANNIE CORREAL AND HOGLA ENECIA PÉREZ

A regional coalition convened as part of a U.S. military effort to disrupt and combat drug traffickers that officials have compared to the campaign against the Islamic State and Al Qaeda.

Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil for the U.S. After Election Defeat

ANA IONOVA, EDWARD WONG AND THAYZ GUIMARÃES

The U.S. plans to issue a visa to Mr. Bolsonaro, a U.S. official said. Brazilian police had asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation.

A New Dwarf Planet (Probably) Spotted Beyond Pluto

KENNETH CHANG

The object, known for now as 2026 ED138, is one of the first discoveries by the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.

Alex Pretti's parents seek answers from DOJ months after son's killing

It's been nine months since Veterans Affairs nurse Alex Pretti was shot by federal agents in Minnesota, and his parents are calling on the government for answers.

California’s High Tides Set Records This Week. They’re Going to Get Higher.

AMY GRAFF AND SOUMYA KARLAMANGLA

El Niño is expected to push this winter’s high tides even higher.

Exit Polls in Israel Show No Clear Winner

MATTHEW CULLEN

Also, Trump is set to loosen methane rules. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.