A scrappy Vice President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to "beat the gun lobby" by ultimately passing stronger firearm laws and said some lawmakers who voted against background checks have privately told him they want another chance.

Hunting for a glimmer of common ground, the leaders of major economic powers are declaring themselves dedicated to a political solution to Syria's bloody civil war.

Tuesday will be a warm and very humid day with a 70 percent chance of scattered thundershowers in the afternoon. Highs will reach 85.

Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines.

You may soon need to pack your patience before getting behind the wheel in Arlington. The county is considering lowering the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph in the downtown districts.

The Obama administration is threatening to veto a measure being considered by House Republicans that would ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks.

Police are warning parents after multiple reports of a suspicious man watching and even following young children.

A Clinton, Md. family has an emotional plea for help finding the person responsible for the deadly hit-and-run that robbed an 18-month-old boy of his mother.