Credit: A pair of political shockers topped the Associated Press list of the top 10 stories of the year. Most of the others on the list reflected a year marked by political upheaval, terror attacks and racial divisions.

AP Poll: US election voted top news story of 2016

Trump inauguration sure to boost DC economy through celebration and protest

Election official: Md. system may have been model for Electoral College

Trump says US should let China keep the drone

Electoral College members in Md., Va. see need for changes

Inaugural planners’ biggest concern: Protesters