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Demonstrators line up to welcome the arrival of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2012. (AP Photo Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Published on February 14, 2012

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In this June 9, 2011 file photo, China's Vice President Xi Jinping waves in Santiago, Chile. The man destined to become the next leader of China has arrived in the U.S. on a visit that will include a welcome at the White House. (AP Photo/Aliosha Marquez, File)

Published on February 14, 2012

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Donald Brown, murder victim.

Published on February 13, 2012

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Donald Brown, murder victim.

Published on February 13, 2012

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Published on February 13, 2012

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Elizabeth Scallon, left, and Shena Lee, listen to a toast Monday at the Wild Rose in Seattle celebrating Washington allowing same-sex couples to marry. Bars throughout Seattle and the rest of the state celebrated Gov. Chris Gregoire's signing of the bill legalizing gay-marriage earlier in the day. A group of same-sex marriage supporters that includes some local people is due to complete a seven-day march from Vancouver to Olympia on Tuesday.

Published on February 13, 2012

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Becky Manuel leads the worship portion of a 30-plus singles group at Crossroads Community Church. Manuel says that the group isn’t about “hooking up;” it’s about getting closer to God.

Published on February 13, 2012

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Ray and Jean Orr sing along during the worship portion of a singles group at Crossroads Community Church. Ray Orr is a co-pastor for the group, which is for those 30 and older. Seven couples who met in the group have married over the past three years, including the Orrs.

Published on February 13, 2012

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A 30-plus singles group meets at Crossroads Community Church at 7 p.m. on Fridays. Less than 5 percent of couples meet at church, according to study by Stanford University.

Published on February 13, 2012

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A 30-plus singles group meets at Crossroads Community Church. The group is one of the ways Clark County singles find a mate.

Published on February 13, 2012

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Taryn Larsen, 8, center, of Hough Elementary School laughs with her mother, Michele Larsen, and other students after visiting with Mayor Tim Leavitt on Monday in the city council chambers. The students, members of the Junior Joy Team, brought gifts to city employees to help kick off Random Acts of Kindness Week.

Published on February 13, 2012

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Mason Jacobs, 8, from left, and Kellen Larsen, 10, of Hough Elementary School, and Jacob Cole, 8, of King’s Way Christian School, lead the way to the mayor’s office Monday.

Published on February 13, 2012

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Kellen Larsen, 10, of Hough Elementary School distributes a basket of goodies. Kids packed bags with cards, hand-drawn pictures and candy, and gave one to each employee at City Hall.

Published on February 13, 2012

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Ogden: Homecoming king Michael Polyakov, left, and queen Jessamine Miller were crowned during the Vancouver Christian High School homecoming game.

Published on February 13, 2012

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A Valentine from Mitt

Published on February 13, 2012

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Published on February 13, 2012

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Northeast Hazel Dell: Kyle Stevens found this Japanese tsunami debris - an insecticide bottle cap - on the Oregon coast.

Published on February 13, 2012

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Salmon Creek: Linda Herrington of Salmon Creek Kiwanis (from left) teamed up with Anna Pickel, marketing manager for Clark County McDonald's, and Kitty Ash, founder of Babies in Need.

Published on February 13, 2012

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Battle Ground: The Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce recognized 6 individuals at the 2011 recognition banquet. Mike Ciraulo,from left, Claire Lider, Irene Soohoo, Merle Crockett, Mike Galeotti, Sr., and Brian Melton accepting on behalf of Rusty Grape Vineyard.

Published on February 13, 2012

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Astoria, Ore. police officers stand watch outside of the Lamplighter Motel on Marine Drive in Astoria, Ore., following a Sunday shooting.The suspect is believed to be from Washougal.

Published on February 13, 2012

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