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Two recent tallies of the world's richest people agree on the broad points — but not on which continent has the most billionaires. Here, U.S. dollars are counted, with Chinese yuan notes in the background.

Listing The World's Billionaires: A Not-So-Exact Science

There are more than 1,400 billionaires in the world right now, according to two sources — one in the U.S., and one in China. But the tallies by Forbes and Hurun Report differ on key points, including whether there are now more billionaires in Asia than anywhere else.

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday. Stocks rose in the moments after details of the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting were released today.

U.S. Job Market Seen As X Factor In Fed's Stimulus Plans

The Federal Reserve's policy group says that "a highly accommodative stance of monetary policy will remain appropriate for a considerable time after the asset purchase program ends."

Voters and Officials Cite Language on Strong Mayor Proposal as Too Complicated

By Marla Crockett, KERA 90.1 reporterDallas, TX –Greg Anderson, Dallas resident: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9 of Chapter 11; Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7…

Dallas Stars Hockey Team Shakes Up Front Office

By Bill Zeeble, KERA reporterhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kera/local-kera-649577.mp3Dallas, TX – Bill Zeeble, KERA Radio reporter:…

A judge smells a block of cheese at the World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, Wis. Judges carefully appraise a cheese's look, smell and texture before they taste it and spit it out.

Hundreds Battle For International Cheese Glory In Wisconsin

This year's World Championship Cheese Contest received a record 2,503 entries from 24 countries. Traditional heavyweights in the U.S. and France were well-represented, making it tough for first-time competitors from India, Estonia, Romania and Croatia to catch the judges' attention.

As We Come To Grips With Tragedy In Oklahoma, Weather Threatens Texas

Five stories that have North Texas talking: Still reeling from Oklahoma destruction, Texans must brace for more severe storms, elite task force from the…

A new survey of more than 1,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults finds that more than 90 percent feel more accepted in society than they did 10 years ago. Here, a woman displays her pro-gay T-shirt at the L.A. Pride Parade in West Hollywood last Sunday.

In Gay America, Optimism Abounds As Stigma Persists, Pew Says

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults say they feel more accepted in society than they did 10 years ago, and they're overwhelmingly optimistic that the trend will continue. But a sweeping new Pew Center survey of the LGBT community also finds a persistent social stigma.

Tornado chaser Tim Samaras shows the probes he uses when trying to collect data from a tornado. This photo was taken May 26, 2006, in Ames, Iowa.

Veteran Storm Chaser Among Those Killed In Oklahoma

Tim Samaras was an engineer who made probes that captured information at the base of the violent storms. He was inspired to chase tornadoes by the iconic scene in The Wizard of Oz.

Dr. Brazelton, Sensei Of Swaddle, And His Babysitting Era In Waco

Five stories that have North Texas talking: Waco-reared doctor reflects on almost a century spent listening to babies, Austin gains on Seattle in venture…

In Texas, Those Laying The Foundation May Pay The Price

Five Stories that have North Texas Talking: The dangers of working construction in the Lone Star State, Texas gets scolded by locavores, late-blooming…

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