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    Davenport priest reinstated to ministry

    Diocese officials say after evidence did not support the report, a Davenport priest accused of inappropriate contact will be restored to ministry.

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    Historic newspaper found in Ambrose time capsule

    More than 125 years after it was sealed, the cornerstone of Ambrose Hall was opened to reveal its historic contents.

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    Albany waitress becomes millionaire in lottery

    An Albany, Illinois waitress says she plans to use her lottery winnings to repay friends and family who have helped her.

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    Camping trailers damaged in Knox Co. burglary

    Police said about 20 camping trailers were among property damaged in a burglary at the Hook and Bullet Conservation Club in Victoria, Illinois.

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    Chef Scott: Jimmy Sullivan’s Biscuits and Gravy

    Do you remember Jimmy Sullivan’s in Rock Island? Our chef does and tells us you can make the restaurant’s signature dish.

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    Daughter helps family evacuate from Clinton apartment fire

    One person was treated for smoke inhalation after fire that started in a bedroom forced residents to evacuate an apartment in Clinton, Iowa.

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    Twitter bumps up log-in security after hacks

    After a series of high-profile and embarrassing hacks, Twitter has rolled out a new, two-step login to help users prevent unwanted intrusions.

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    Boy Scouts to vote on lifting its ban on gay youths

    The eyes of the country will be upon Texas on Thursday where the Boy Scouts of America’s national council are expected to vote on whether to end the group’s ban on gay youths.

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    1 child dead, 1 missing after gravel slide at Minnesota park

    A field trip turned tragic for a group of fourth-graders in Minnesota when gravel drenched by rain gave way.