Nancy Cordes reports on the reaction from top GOP leaders on President Obama's latest call for compromise on tax increases.

Friends, family and firefighters pay respects to Shannon Stone, who fell to his death trying to catch ball at Texas game

An ambassador in Syria tweaks his critics using social media - and then the rocks start flying

Republican House Speaker says debt ceiling must be raised, but Democrats must get "serious" about entitlement reform, no tax hikes

Long-time captive gave her first interview with ABC News' Diane Sawyer

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Here's the best way to handle appliance meltdowns

A behind-the-scenes look at a sophisticated engineering plan to keep this jewel of a city afloat

Young boy meets gay couple, learns life lesson, then exits like a boss

Unemployment remains high because of gale-force headwinds coming from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

Becomes fourth South Korean in last seven years to win Open after defeating compatriot Hee Kyung Seo in playoff