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According to <em>Wall Street Journal</em> writer Robert Frank, for some of the high-beta rich, wealth is a "mirage in the desert," wherein the facade of fancy trappings conceals massive debt.

How 'High-Beta Rich' Binges Shake Up The Economy

"The rich are not only getting richer — they are becoming more dangerous." That's according to Wall Street Journal writer Robert Frank, whose new book, The High-Beta Rich, shows how the spending of the top 1 percent has become "the most unstable force in the economy."

As Video Gaming Goes Pro, Viewers Pay Up

Video gaming has become a spectator sport. This weekend in New York, 32 of the world's top gamers are gathered to compete. Host Scott Simon speaks with eSports shoutcaster Mike Lamond (aka "Husky") about the growing popularity of professional video gaming.

House Ethics Leader Pushes For Examination Of Trump's Alleged Russia Ties

Rep. Ted Deutch, the top Democrat on the House Ethics Committee, is calling for an independent investigation into Russia's alleged ties to the Trump campaign and White House.

In 1990 and in 2013, smoking was the No. 2 risk factor for premature death. Above: Miners take a cigarette break in Ukraine.

The Good News And Bad News About How People Die

Childhood malnutrition and unsafe water are no longer in the top 10 of risks for death. But lifestyle-related risks, from smoking to diets high in salt and low in fruits, are killing millions.

Here's What To Look For In The GOP's First Presidential Debate

The first official GOP presidential debate is Thursday night in Cleveland. The top 10 candidates — according to an average of five recent national polls — will be on stage. And the seven other candidates will participate in a forum before the debate.

Ballots are prepared for counting at a polling station in Rouen, northern France, during the first round of the French presidential elections, on Sunday.

French Voters Shun Political Parties, Sending Macron, Le Pen To Presidential Runoff

Political outsider Emmanuel Macron has come in top place in the first round of the election with around 24 percent of the vote. Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen trailed with 22 percent.

Pre-Election, Chicago Mayor Emanuel Loses African-American Support

School closings and high crime in some neighborhoods are big issues as Rahm Emanuel battles four challengers who want his job. President Obama is headed to town to give his former top aide a boost.

Axelrod Argues Obama Economic Policies Worked, Though There's More To Do

Axelrod said the economy has improved significantly since the 2009 interview in which Obama said his presidency would be a "one-term proposition" if there no were turnaround. Axelrod quickly added, however, that there's much more to do to fix the economy.

Will Comcast Get Federal OK To Buy Time Warner?

The nation's No. 1 and No. 2 cable companies would come together if Comcast's plan to buy Time Warner for $45 billion goes through. Before that can happen, though, federal lawyers are expected to consider the effect of such a combination on consumers.

Chinese Communist Party leaders attend the opening session of the 18th Communist Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on Thursday. The meeting marks the beginning of a once-in-a-decade transfer of power.

Highly Scripted, China Moves Toward New Leaders

China began its once-a-decade leadership transition as the 18th Communist Party Congress opened Thursday. The message focused on cleaning up government corruption, which President Hu Jintao said could be "fatal" to the party and the state.

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