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

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

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

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

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

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3 female candidates lean on each other as they run for 1st time in Alabama

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No excuse not to vote: How to score a free ride to the polls this Election Day

These college students can't vote, but they're dedicated to getting others to the polls

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Women are running for office in historic numbers. Here are 10 female candidates to watch.

Why it Matters: Here's what's inspiring these Americans to vote