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VIDEO: How a young girl prevented an attempted abduction

News November 13, 2018

Girl's use of family 'code word' to thwart potential kidnapping draws praise from police

PHOTO: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, speaks to supporters during an election night watch party hosted by the New York State Democratic Committee, Nov. 6, 2018, in New York, after being re-elected.

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News November 13, 2018

Kirsten Gillibrand shares advice for women newly elected to Congress

PHOTO: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan addresses supporters at an election night party, Nov. 6, 2018, in Boise, Idaho.

News November 9, 2018

Groundbreaking female candidates who lost their midterm races share what they learned

PHOTO: Congressional candidate Kim Schrier addresses the crowd at an election night party for Democrats, Nov. 6, 2018, in Bellevue, Wash.

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News November 9, 2018

This pediatrician will be the only female doctor serving in Congress

PHOTO: Tamera Mowry (L) and Tia Mowry sign and discuss their new book "Twintuition" at Barnes & Noble bookstore at The Grove, April 21, 2015, in Los Angeles.

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News November 8, 2018

Actress Tamera Mowry-Housley's niece killed in Thousand Oaks mass shooting: 'Our hearts are broken'

PHOTO: An undated photo of Ventura County Sheriff Sgt. Ron Helus, who was shot and killed in a mass shooting at a Thousands Oaks, Calif., bar, Nov. 7, 2018.

Ventura County Sheriff

News November 8, 2018

Thousand Oaks shooting: Officer told wife 'I love you' before running in to confront gunman

PHOTO: Lauren Underwood, the Democratic candidate in Illinois' 14th District, visits with others at her election night party in St. Charles, Illinois, Nov. 6, 2018.

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News November 7, 2018

First-time candidate Lauren Underwood becomes the first black woman to represent her Illinois district

PHOTO: Democratic Congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigns during a whistle stop in New York City, Nov. 5, 2018.

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News November 7, 2018

Inspired by the historic 'pink wave'? Here's how you can get involved in running for office

PHOTO: Voters wait to cast their midterm election ballots at the Cross Cultural Center in Irvine, Calif., Nov. 6, 2018.

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News November 7, 2018

As polling places begin to close, Lady Gaga, Leonardo DiCaprio and more encourage voters to #StayInLine

Young Voters

News November 6, 2018

Will 2018 be the year of the young voter? These organizations are trying to make it cool to vote