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For nearly half a century, the Iranian regime has funded terrorism, killed American troops, and pursued nuclear weapons while chanting ‘Death toAmerica.’ Despite this threat, too many American presidents drew symbolic red lines and issued warnings that Tehran never truly feared.

Tax credits are some of the most valuable tools around to help cut your tax bill. But figuring out how to use these credits on your tax return can get complicated very quickly. Here’s what you need to know.

February 14: The No. 1 BFTS Museum is hosting a free Veterans breakfast at 119 Silent Wings Blvd.

Early voting in the March 3 Primary Election begins Tuesday, Feb. 17 and concludes on Friday, Feb.

With tax season officially underway, here are several ideas to make filing your return as stressfree as possible: — Gather your tax information for filing. Items you'll need include K-1s, W-2s, 1099s and other forms you receive from your business, employers, brokers, banks, and others.

The national title game between Miami and Indiana will be remembered not just for the final score, but for what it represents. Indiana, a program long respected for basketball, stands as the National Champion in college football for the first time in history.

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A spate of new laws took effect on Jan. 1, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Community colleges and K–12 public schools share a common mission, but they are not identical. Both exist to serve the public good and to provide opportunities to all students, not just those who fit a narrow definition of readiness or success.

Plenty of tax changes are lining up as the calendar turns toward 2026, and knowing what’s coming can help you stay a step ahead. Before then, there are also several moves to make filing your 2025 tax return as easy as possible.