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Former sea captains' homes: A slideshow

7 homes once occupied by sea captains

They all had to return to land some time

 
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Infographic: New Year's Resolutions

New Year's resolutions

Each January, nearly half of Americans vow to make at least one change. 9 out of 10 fail. Here, an infographic guide

 
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Cities infographic

Our booming cities

By 2030, 5 billion people will be living in cities. Here, an infographic guide

 
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Flu infographic

Flu season at work

33 percent of Americans feel pressured to go to work even when they're sick — maybe because influenza costs employers more than $10 billion per year

 
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Student debt infographic

America's student debt crisis

The nation's total student debt load is growing at a terrifying $2,853 per second. Here, an infographic guide

 
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America's pet obsession

Americans spent $53 billion on their pets this year — $310 million of it on Halloween costumes alone. Here, an infographic guide

 
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America's energy addiction

The nation relies heavily on imported oil — though foreign-produced petroleum makes up just 23 percent of our energy diet. Here, an infographic guide

 
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Plastic surgery infographic

Plastic surgery craze

Every year, millions upon millions of Americans spend thousands upon thousands of dollars to change the way they look. Here, an infographic guide

 
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The retirement squeeze

The retirement squeeze

Many Americans are woefully unprepared for their golden years. Here, an infographic guide

 
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Our car-buying habits

Americans are once again shelling out for new cars. But what kinds, and why? Here, an infographic guide

 
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Infographic: China's economic slowdown

The Chinese slowdown

After decades of unparalleled growth, China's economy is no longer the envy of the world. Here, an infographic guide

 
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How America Votes updated

How America votes

In 2008, Obama inspired an unprecedented number of young and minority Americans to vote. But will they return? Here, an infographic guide to our voting habits

 
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A high school photo of former Press Secretary Robert Gibbs inspires a hearty laugh from President Obama, proving that presidents, just like the rest of us, enjoy a giggle now and again.

Presidential crackups: A photo retrospective of laughing leaders

With rising approval ratings and a lackluster field of Republican challengers, President Obama has plenty to be happy about. And he's hardly the first American president to guffaw on camera

 
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Three cubes of rusted steel and glass cluster together to create this award-winning house.

Modernist minimalism: A slideshow

These boxy beauties pare down the domestic aesthetic for a simple yet emphatic look

 
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A three bedroom Nantucket-style cottage a short walk from Wianno Beach in Massachusetts.

Homes for $500,000: A slideshow

Take a look at what half a million will get you, from New Mexico to Massachusetts

 
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Here, a two-bedroom Victorian house built in 1904, one of many lovely turn-of-the-century homes in San Francisco.

San Francisco's charming Victorian houses: A slideshow

With ornate details and brights colors, these stately properties bring turn-of-the-century beauty to the city by the bay

 
 
 

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