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NewsNovember 14, 2016

WESTERLY, R.I. -- A woman upset over the election of Donald Trump spent her day giving out free hugs. Jenny Daley of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, said she woke up Wednesday needing a hug and figured other people did, too. So the 31-year-old restaurant worker went to downtown Westerly with a sign that said, "Need a hug today? They are free. Just ask." Daley said she did not want to "spend the whole day in fear" so she decided to show love to as many people as she could...

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WESTERLY, R.I. -- A woman upset over the election of Donald Trump spent her day giving out free hugs. Jenny Daley of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, said she woke up Wednesday needing a hug and figured other people did, too. So the 31-year-old restaurant worker went to downtown Westerly with a sign that said, "Need a hug today? They are free. Just ask." Daley said she did not want to "spend the whole day in fear" so she decided to show love to as many people as she could.

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