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Scientists map gene activity in brain's prefrontal cortex

They made progress toward deciphering molecular processes that underlie some devastating brain disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia.
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Republicans may have gerrymandered a Latino problem

Polling suggests many Latinos soured on Republicans. A September poll of 1,000 Latinos in Texas conducted for Cook Political and TelevisaUnivision found that 18% of Latinos who voted for Trump no ...
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Throwback Thursday: Van Halen rocked The Mark in unforgettable 1995 show

If you were at The Mark on Sept. 24, 1995, chances are you still remember it. Van Halen rolled into Moline during the Balance tour and rocked more than 11,000 fans. Here's how the Dispatch-Argus ...
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Sioux City Democrats say 'Hinson's priority is herself'

Throughout their afternoon event Tuesday, a small group of Sioux City Democrats hit a consistent message about what sort of ...
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Early voting for general election begins today in Rock Island County

Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Thursday, Oct. 24, in Rock Island County at the County Clerk's Office located in the County Building at 1504 3rd Ave.
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CNN, MS NOW, Politico still barred from White House despite judge's order

A federal judge halted Trump's ban on three major media outlets reporting at the White House, saying the move was probably unconstitutional, and ordered access to be restored.
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Rock Island to host 3rd annual Open House on Oct. 3

Rock Island will host its third annual open house from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 3, on 5th Avenue between 12th and 14th streets.
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Halpin announces additional funding to boost food security

The grants will fund construction, renovation and operation costs for new stores’ first two years, including wages, utility costs and initial food inventory.
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Why are diesel prices so much higher than regular gas?

Diesel fuel historically was cheaper than regular gasoline, except during exceptionally cold winters when there was greater demand, but that trend started reversing around September 2004.
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Roads, bridges to temporarily close this weekend for TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon

Beginning this Friday, Quad Cities area roads, bridges and trails will be temporarily closed for the 29th annual TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon weekend events.
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Moline PD warns public to plan ahead when driving downtown this weekend

Downtown Moline is expecting a busy weekend as thousands of visitors will be Choosin’ Moline for two major events: the Ella Langley concert at Vibrant Arena on Saturday, Sept. 26, ...
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U.S. Democratic Rep. Eric Sorensen, Rock Island officials speak on election intergrity

One of the greatest threats to democracy is not simply voter suppression; it is voter resignation, meaning the belief that nothing will change, that one vote does not matter, or ...