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Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner wait for President Barack Obama's State of the Union address in front of a joint session of Congress in 2012. As vice president, Biden is also leader of the U.S. Senate, but only gets a vote when senators are evenly divided.

A First For Joe: Biden Could Break Tie For Attorney General

Vice presidents have cast 244 tie-breakers in the Senate, but if Biden rescues Loretta Lynch's nomination it will be the first time it has been used for a Cabinet nomination.

Marine Lance Cpl. Paula Pineda stands in front of a light armored vehicle, or LAV.

As Women Try Out For Armor Units, 'If You Can Hack It, You Can Hack It'

As part of an experiment, the men and women of a Marine armor unit are being assessed on difficult physical tasks, such as hooking up heavy towing gear. The women are keeping up, but it's a struggle.

Members of the California Community Colleges Task Force on Workforce, Job Creation, and a Strong Economy are pictured meeting in San Diego, March 18, 2015.

Town Hall Explores How California Community Colleges Can Build A Stronger Workforce

Leaders from San Diego colleges and businesses talked about the opportunities available for students.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel failed to capture a majority of the vote last month, forcing him into a runoff. It's highlighting a divide among Democrats playing out nationally.

Chicago Mayor's Race Puts Democratic Divide In Spotlight

Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel is in a fight for his political survival, signaling a deeper divide in the Democratic Party.

President Obama with Netanyahu at the White House in 2013.

Bad Blood Gets Worse Between Barack, Bibi And Israel

Netanyahu's reelection is likely to cause President Obama more headaches when it comes to dealing with Republicans, the Iran negotiations and the Israel-Palestinian peace process.

Cuca looks for his father in the brilliant animated feature, "The Boy and The World."

Looking Ahead At 22nd San Diego Latino Film Festival

The current festival hits the mid-week mark

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center) speaks to supporters at his election headquarters on Tuesday in Tel Aviv. He now appears headed for a fourth term in office, but his campaign pledges could lead to increased friction with the Palestinians, the Obama administration and the international community.

Netanyahu's Campaign Puts Him On The Path To Confrontation

If the Israeli leader follows through on his campaign pledges, he could face increased friction with the Palestinians, the Obama administration and the international community.

Jonathan Zittrain, co-founder of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society, says the right to be forgotten online is "a very bad solution to a real problem."

Debate: Should The U.S. Adopt The 'Right To Be Forgotten' Online?

People don't always like what they see when they Google themselves. EU residents have a right to request that unflattering material be removed from online search results. Should the U.S. follow suit?

Anthony Chavez of Fallbrook is pictured using the “smoking patio” at Tremont Street Bar and Grill in Oceanside in this undated photo.

Oceanside To Consider Smoking Ban On Restaurant Patios

Mayor Jim Wood said 90 percent of Californians are nonsmokers, and a city regulation will help restaurant owners say no to smokers.

As political battles rage over the Common Core, teachers like Jennifer Bahns at the University Prep Academy middle school in Detroit are trying to prepare their students for the first major Common Core exams this spring.

Common Core Means Three Tests In Three Years For Michigan Kids

Partisan bickering and lots of stress for kids and teachers as Common Core exams begin.

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