The homecoming king. The cheerleader. The CIA intern? You may be surprised to find out what some celebrities were up to in high school and college.

The top 5 cities where prices are being slashed

A large percentage of houses in these towns are offered at deep discounts. For the lucky few who are buying homes, this may be good news: The latest data show that people selling homes are increasingly abandoning their original asking price and offering their listings for a discount.

For the most part, celebrities have their pick of whom they want to date. After all, being rich and famous tends to make you irresistible to the opposite sex. Yet despite their otherworldly hotness, impeccable style and killer bods, some celebs are still flying solo in the love department. So which celebs are currently on the market? Click through for a rundown of the 25 hottest singles.

Barack Obama is not the only president to change his mind. Here's a look at other American leaders who flipped-flopped over policies, scandals & more.

If a big discount is one sign of a good deal, then New York is a bargain-hunter's paradise — for luxury apartments, anyway.

 Over the hill, through the woods and past the body scanners and the security checkpoints en route to Grandma's house this holiday season.

Suntanned Turkey

With a little aluminum-foil ingenuity, Thanksgiving can be just another day at the beach. Courtesy of the blogs The Whole Enchilada and Raven's Brain, we found an easy way to surprise your Thanksgiving dinner guests: (1) Cut out aluminum foil in desired swimsuit-inspired shapes. (2) Arrange the turkey in the roasting pan and position the foil carefully. (3) Roast according to your own recipe and serve. (4) Watch your guests' faces ...

Meet 5 who answered the call, and hear what they learned from their acts of kindness and courage

Each year, clueless cooks have a vast support team at their fingertips. Purveyors of all things Thanksgiving — including Butterball, Reynolds Wrap and even the USDA — offer toll-free help lines to get folks through their holiday cooking nightmares. Don’t forget Facebook and phone app quick-fix resources.

This nonprofit organization urges smokers in America to quit the habit for 24 hours each November. A state chapter held the first smokeout and reportedly got 1 million people to quit for the day. Check out the celebrities who have gone nicotine free.

Sure, you know that Zagat is known for rating and reviewing fine cuisine. But did you know it also offers insight on movies? Here's the countdown of the Top 20. Some critics may disagree. Will you?

Today, we honor the men and women who have fought under America's flag. Veterans Day marks a historic armistice and salutes all U.S. veterans, many of whom served during our country's wars and conflicts. Herewith, a primer.

It’s National Adoption Month, which means that adults are getting more encouragement than usual to adopt a child. In the U.S. alone, there are nearly half a million children in the foster care system, and many of them are looking for a home.
Many celebrities, including Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, have heeded the call.

Meanwhile, George W. Bush told the TODAY show that former Vice President Dick Cheney was angry with him for failing to pardon I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby. We take a look back at some of the most memorable pardons of all time.
she was granted a full pardon.
Ronald Reagan agreed to pardon Steinbrenner only if he admitted to the crime
ten years in prison. Decades later it was exposed that the charges against her were largely false and she was pardoned by President Gerald Ford.
document) never made its way to the desk of then-President Andrew Johnson. In 1974, some 110 years after Lee applied for his pardon, a researcher at the National Archives discovered the officer's amnesty oath. In 1975 Lee's full rights of citizenship were posthumously restored when President Gerald Ford signed his official pardon.
management of any labor organization" until at least March 1980. Some believe that Hoffa was attempting to reassert his power over the Teamsters when he mysteriously disappeared in 1975.
released after just three years when President Warren Harding issued a blanket pardon to anyone convicted under the Espionage Act. Harding then asked Debs to drop by the White House so the two could meet.

The Great Recession of the past several years spared few cities. But in these 10 major metros, the meltdown often capped decades of economic decline, ushered in by the loss of industry and a fleeing younger population.

From Angie to Katy, we’ve tracked a lot of major makeovers over the last ten years. Click through to check out our fave befores--Gaga au natural, long haired Rihanna, blond Ashlee Simpson--and their stunning afters!

Back in 2000 (left), Angelina Jolie walked on the wild side with Morticia Addams extensions, vampire-pale foundation and edgy winged eyeliner. 10 years (and six kids) later, she's all about a enhancing her natural assets with dewy makeup.

Katie Holmes
With her girly ringlets and shimmery shadow, Holmes (left) was an adorable up-and-comer. 10 years later and Mrs. Tom Cruise is the picture of sophistication.

Nicole Richie
Remember when Nicole Richie was best known for being pals with Paris Hilton? Back in those days (left), the mouthy TV star favored bleached-out tips and glittery makeup. Now the Winter Kate designer channels her boho taste with sweeping bangs and shimmery makeup.

Michelle Williams
As the resident bad girl on Dawson's Creek, Williams rocked sweet curls and sheer red lipstick. Fast-forward to 2010 and she's the ultimate trendsetter with a platinum pixie and understated makeup.

Tina Fey
SNL writer Tina Fey made her debut behind the Weekend Update desk sporting a neat shag and brick-red lipstick. Now in the 30 Rock spotlight, the funnylady favors retro hairstyles and lush lashes.

Rihanna
Rihanna came on the scene as a Barbadian songbird with standard-issue waves. She's since dropped one adventurous look after the next, landing (for the moment) on a cherry red crop and matching lips.

Lady Gaga
High schooler Stefani Germanotta (left) topped off her long, light brown hair with hardly a hint of Bonne Belle. Lady Gaga, on the other hand, has a veritable arsenal of wigs, makeups, hats, veils, and er, meat, to finish her look.

Katy Perry
Katy Perry was a blonde? Believe it! As a Santa Barbara teen, she had a light, layered bob. Now a platinum-selling songstress, Perry's the consummate pinup girl with liquid liner, matte lips and structured curls.

Anna Paquin
Anna Paquin went from precocious young Oscar winner to True Blood's reigning bombshell. She contrasts her buttery blond with tawny skin to play the sexy, psychic Sookie Stackhouse.

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz
Pre-Pete Wentz, the young singer dyed her hair in her bathroom sink and sported edgy razor cuts. Now Simpson-Wentz has gone sophisticated (rock and roll style!) with an angled crop.