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No, you can’t just pour oil down the drain. By Laura Denby January 31, 2022 Although cleaning up frying oil can be a drag, it’s important to dispose of it properly. Pouring it down the drain can cause plumbing clogs over time, and dumping it outside can be harmful to wildlife. Transferring it to a separate container…

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By Paula Ebben February 17, 2022 at 11:20 pm BOSTON (CBS) – It was Newport, September 1953. The centerpiece of the wedding of Jacqueline Bouvier and Senator John F. Kennedy was a dress fit for a princess, a classic Ann Lowe. An ivory silk-taffeta gown with a portrait neckline and a full bouffant skirt, it was a…

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By Emily Yahr February 13, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. EST After a decade of running into countless roadblocks trying to launch a career in country music, singer-songwriter Mickey Guyton has achieved a milestone that few musicians ever will: On Sunday, she will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in front of the biggest TV audience of the year.…

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The most important dates to remember for filing your tax return with the IRS

After significantly postponing income tax deadlines for the past two years because of the ongoing pandemic, the deadline for most taxpayers to submit a federal tax return this year is Monday, April 18, 2022.  Of the 41 states that collect income tax, most are adhering to the April 18 deadline, though there are some exceptions. Check with…

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Lucy Higgs Nichols was born into slavery in Tennessee, but during the Civil War, she managed to escape and found her way to the 23rd Indiana Infantry Regiment which was encamped nearby. She stayed with the regiment and worked as a nurse throughout the war.After the war, she moved north with the regiment and settled…

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Here’s your guide to what can and cannot be deducted on annual tax returns. By Mia Taylor January 19, 2022 At a time when legions of Americans are suddenly working from home and may remain doing so for the indefinite future, this question has likely never been more important: Can you write off your home office? The…

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National Veterans Memorial and Museum

The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces. They overcame prejudice and segregation to become one of the most respected fighter groups in World War II. One of those brave aviators was United States Air Force General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. While attending the Tuskegee Institute, he helped train…

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By Randi Mazzella February 4, 2022 Engagement Roast Chicken Courtesy Ina Garten; adapted from Food Network) Ingredients 1 (4- to 5-pound) roasting chicken Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 lemons 1 whole head garlic, cut in half crosswise Good olive oil 2 Spanish onions, peeled and thickly sliced ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup chicken…

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Find hidden treasure in old 401(k) plans by Patricia Amend, AARP, February 9, 2022 How would you like to score your share of $1.35 trillion? As of May 2021, that’s how much money was in some 24 million 401(k) accounts left behind at previous employers, according to a study by Capitalize, a company that helps Americans…

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By Morgan Noll Updated December 01, 2021 Plastic is handy. But if you pay only the minimum balance on a credit card every month rather than the full balance, the consequences can be pricey. (You could easily be shelling out today for a flat-screen TV you bought in 2019.) Plus, if your card has a high annual…

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