Good morning! Cloudy and breezy, with widespread showers and thunderstorms. A wintry mix north in the morning, then scattered rain in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s to 50s north, 60s south. If you just celebrated Easter, you might have some stale marshmallow Peeps lying around the house. And if you want to avoid eating those Peeps, they are the perfect material for a science experiment you can do in your own kitchen. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog |
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The IRS so far has processed 101 million tax returns from individuals and about 80 percent have qualified for refunds. The average refund is $2,851, an increase of $53 over last year. | Poll: Americans underestimate how many people pay zero income taxes | Which state sends the most taxes to DC? Hint: It's not a state |
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