In the fiscal cliff talks, Sen.Boehner made a new bet Tuesday by proposing what he called a plan B option to let tax rates go up on income above $1 million while keeping current rates for everyone else.

President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner are narrowing the divide between their positions while contending with discontent among their respective ranks.

Sen. Dan Inouye, a hero from another generation, has slipped peacefully into the pages of history.

Paula Broadwell, a woman who was romantically involved with former CIA Director David Petraeus, will not face federal charges of cyberstalking another woman friendly with Petraeus.

Fourteen-time major winner Tiger Woods has set his sights on rivaling world No. 1 Rory McIlroy over the next five to 10 years.

A new poll conducted immediately after Friday's tragedy suggests Americans are rethinking gun control. 

Michael Dunn pleads not guilty in slaying of Jordan Davis after dispute about loud music

Chicago-area Democrats will hold an open primary to select their candidate for the special election to fill the seat left vacant by former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., as officials failed to coalesce around a candidate

Two days after the attack that took the lives of 20 children and six adults at a Connecticut elementary school, lawmakers were eager to take on the gun debate Sunday

A nonpartisan group Fix the Debt has launched a $3 million ad campaign in a push to pressure Republicans and Democrats to reach agreement on spending and taxes.