More billionaires than ever ranked in Forbes' annual list. Here are the top 10
There are now more than 3,000 billionaires in the world, according to Forbes' annual ranking of the wealthiest people. They collectively hold about $16.1 trillion in wealth.
Egyptians Fear Power Outages Could Fuel More Unrest
The oil and natural gas that Egypt depends on for power generation is heavily subsidized. But the state doesn't want to raise prices and anger a population already frustrated by political uncertainty.
Georgia Bill Loosens Restrictions On Guns In Public Places
Allowing guns into government buildings that have no security is part of a bill waiting the governor's approval. Municipalities worry their budgets will grow as they forced to hire security.
Kelis Puts 'Milkshake' Behind Her And Moves On To 'Food'
Singer songwriter Kelis Rogers, who's also a trained chef, goes by just Kelis. She's best known for the 2003 hit song "Milkshake." Steve Inskeep talks to the R&B artist about her new album Food.
'Transcendence': Latest Sci-Fi Movie About Artificial Intelligence
Transcendence is an ambitious and provocative film about the perils and pleasures of artificial intelligence that is intriguingly balanced between being a warning and a celebration.
Honda Introduces Asimo To North America
Asimo is Honda's latest humanoid robot. This one, the third version, is more life-like than previous models.
Boxer Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter Dies At 76
The former fierce middleweight prizefighter became an international symbol after he was convicted twice for a 1966 triple murder. Carter's conviction was eventually overturned by a federal judge.
Dominated By 1 Point Of View, Late-Night TV Needs New Voices
On Tuesday, Stephen Colbert stops by the CBS Late Show to greet the man he'll replace next year, David Letterman. It also spotlights a reality in late-night TV --almost every host is a white man.
Powdered Alcohol Approved By The Feds
Palchohol is powdered alcohol — just mix with water to create an instant cocktail. The creators of Palcohol pitched their idea as a solution to the soaring price of alcohol.
Minority Tartars Consider Pragmatic Approach To Crimea Annexation
Tatars were vocal in their opposition to the Russian takeover of Crimea. That's because they remember their history of maltreatment under the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union.
Wal-Mart To Offer Money-Transfer Service
The giant retailer will go head to head with Western Union and Moneygram in a market worth about $900 billion. But Wal-Mart says it will offer lower fees.