Kershner Takes Lead Over McShane In County Race BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- The leaders in two races have changed after another count of Whatcom County election ballots. For the first time, Kathy Kershner is leading Dan Mcshane in a County council race. Ferndale Graduate Killed In Action In Afghanistan Kershner Takes Lead Over McShane In County Race Whatcom Middle School Students To Relocate By Next Week WMS Students Can Go To B'ham Boys and Girls Club Fire Investigation Continues at Whatcom Middle School High Winds and Flood Watch for Western Washington Whatcom Middle School Students Out Until Thursday Whatcom County Home Sales Rise, While Prices Fall Get More Local Headlines >> Justice Dept Vows Focus On White Collar Crime BofA Suspending Federal Student Loan Program FDA Says Companies Violating Flavored Cigarette Ban One Killed, 5 Injured In Orlando Shooting Get More National Headlines >>

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WHO Says Pandemic Flu On Rise In China, Japan H1N1 swine flu is on the rise in China and Japan after triggering an unusually early start to the winter influenza season. Pakistani Forces Enter Taliban Headquarters Pakistani soldiers entered the Taliban headquarters in South Waziristan on Friday, the military said. Defusing "Poor Man's Minefield" In Afghan South Coming face-to-face with Afghanistan insurgents' deadliest and most effective weapon is a near daily event for U.S. Marines.

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Obama Administration Would Talk To North Korea The Obama administration would be willing to hold bilateral talks with North Korea but only if certain conditions were met. House Democrats Scramble For Healthcare Votes Democratic leaders scrambled on Friday to allay lingering concerns about a broad healthcare overhaul. Cheney Urges Strong U.S. Commitment To Afghan War Former Vice President Dick Cheney on Thursday urged President Barack Obama to commit enough troops to win the war in Afghanistan.

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Bulls' Thomas Out With Broken Arm After Weights Mishap Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas broke his left arm during a weight training workout on Friday. Diamondbacks Exercise $8.5 Million Gamble On Webb The Arizona Diamondbacks gambled that the right-hander can return to his Cy Young form following shoulder surgery. WADA Looks To Governments To Help Fight Drugs A victory anti-doping crusaders once believed impossible is now within reach with the help of powerful new allies.

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