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A new report shows the cost of renting a home or apartment is up 15% nationally to a new record high.

Americans don't buy a lot of foreign novels, but go to any neighborhood bookstore and you'll find whole shelves devoted to international comics. In fact, more than half of the graphic novels sold in the U.S. are foreign-language imports.

Here's an open secret: IPOs, Initial Public Offerings, aren't actually public. Insider investors buy all the shares the night before. Spotify tried to change that.

The document last went up for auction in 1894. After the new auction was announced, the group that crowdfunded an attempt to buy a similar copy last year told NPR, "We're looking into it."

Beyonce tickets are on sale, but after the Taylor Swift debacle there are questions about whether Ticketmaster is up to the challenges.

After more than 50 years in business, Record Revolution, a beloved record store in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, is closing its doors for good.

The housing crisis has stalled home building but apartment construction is undergoing a bit of a renaissance. There's now a huge pool of people forced to rent because they can't afford to buy a home, or they were a victim of foreclosure. In Denver, there aren't enough apartment vacancies.

Some Indian grocery stores have started rationing rice sales to prevent people from hoarding. It comes after India stopped the export of some types of rice to control prices.

Defining poverty is not straightforward, says Tim Harford, author of the new book The Undercover Economist Strikes Back. It's also about how people view themselves and how they're viewed by others.

The guide was created in 1982 to help ensure a consistent look for characters. For years fans have pushed for a way to buy this guide.