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ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 25: U.S. military veterans Carlos Hollifield (L) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Billy Riley of Union County, New Jersey, and others carry a wreath before placing it at the grave of an unknown Union solider who died during the Civil War... View Photo »
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Nicholas Aikens waits in line to talk to employers about job opportunities at a career fair during the Block Party for Peace hosted by Sponsored and hosted by Tennessee Department of Labor in conjunction with Black Market Strategies in Memphis, Tenn. , Friday,... View Photo »
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Thomas Harper fills out applications for jobs at a career fair during the Block Party for Peace hosted by the Tennessee Department of Labor in conjunction with Black Market Strategies Friday, May 25, 2012 in Memphis, Tenn. View Photo »
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Flowers are removed from the Donna Summer memorial service at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee May 23, 2012. Disco queen Summer passed away last week at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer. View Photo »
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A view of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee May 23, 2012, where the Donna Summer memorial service was held. Disco queen Summer passed away last week at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer. View Photo »
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A security guard walks at the Donna Summer memorial service at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee May 23, 2012. Disco queen Summer passed away last week at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer. View Photo »
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22: Miss USA 2012 contestants (L-R) Miss Tennessee Jessica Hibler, Miss Utah Kendyl Bell, Miss New York Johanna Sambucini, Miss Maine Rani Williamson, Miss Illinois Ashley Hooks and Miss Pennsylvania Sheena Monnin compete in the Miss... View Photo »
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Today Mars Petcare US and The Nutro Company unveil an $87 million Regional Innovation Center to become home base for creating future petcare innovations for its North American market. Attending officials help, from left to right: Ulf Hahnemann, acting... View Photo »
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David Macnair, global vice president of research and development, Mars Petcare, unveils the $87 million Regional Innovation Center alongside Governor Bill Haslam of Tennessee today. Mars Petcare US and The Nutro Company's brand new center is slated... View Photo »
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Mark Lovell, owner of Tennessee based Universal Fairs speaks during a news conference at Meadow Event park in Doswell, Va. , Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Lovell's company purchased the park during a bankruptcy court auction. View Photo »
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Mary Mayes, 65, prepares to face a judge on charges she helped her son in the kidnapping of two young Tennessee girls on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in Bolivar, Tenn. Mayes' son, Adam Mayes, was charged with killing a mother and her oldest daughter, then... View Photo »
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Teresa Mayes, center, and her lawyer Shana Johnson, left, prepare to face a judge on charges that Mayes saw her husband kill a Tennessee mother and her oldest daughter, then helped him kidnap the woman's two youngest daughters, on Tuesday, May 22, 2012... View Photo »
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School of Drama graduates Alex Trow of Colorado, Lupita Nyong'o of Kenya, and Fisher Neal of Tennessee celebrate during Yale University's commencement exercises in New Haven, Conn. , Monday, May 21, 2012. View Photo »
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This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, May 21, 2012 at 10:45 AM EDT shows Tropical Storm Alberto located about 150 nautical miles east of Jacksonville, Florida. Alberto is moving eastward at about 4-5 mph with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph and... View Photo »
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This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, May 21, 2012 at 1:45 a.m. EDT shows Tropical Storm Alberto located about 85 miles northeast of St. Augustine Florida. Alberto is moving toward the south near 5 mph with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph. While... View Photo »
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Tennessee-Martin's Leah Taylor (32) catches a fly ball as Kayla Wade (9) watches during the first inning against Georgia Tech during an NCAA college softball tournament regional game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. , Saturday, May 19, 2012. View Photo »
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Georgia Tech's Ashley Thomas slides safely into home past Tennessee-Martin's Erica Duke (44) in the first inning during an NCAA college softball tournament regional game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. , Saturday, May 19, 2012. View Photo »
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Music recording artist Lisa Marie Presley poses for a portrait in West Hollywood, California May 10, 2012. Presley, who grew up between her father's estate, Graceland, in Memphis, Tennessee and Beverly Hills, California, found her voice away from... View Photo »
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Alabama's Danae Hays (15) slides safely to second base as Tennessee-Martin's Jenny Bain (1) loses the ball at the NCAA softball tournament Tuscaloosa regional in Tuscaloosa, Ala. , Friday, May 18, 2012. View Photo »
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22: Miss USA 2012 contestants Miss Tennessee Jessica Hibler (L) and Miss Utah Kendyl Bell, compete in the Miss USA 2012 Wedge Run on the Las Vegas Strip at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on May 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22: Miss USA 2012 contestants (L-R) Miss Tennessee Jessica Hibler, Miss Utah Kendyl Bell, Miss New York Johanna Sambucini, Miss Maine Rani Williamson, Miss Illinois Ashley Hooks and Miss Pennsylvania Sheena Monnin compete in the Miss USA 2012 Wedge Run on the Las Vegas...
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Today Mars Petcare US and The Nutro Company unveil an $87 million Regional Innovation Center to become home base for creating future petcare innovations for its North American market. Attending officials help, from left to right: Ulf Hahnemann, acting president and vice president of...
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David Macnair, global vice president of research and development, Mars Petcare, unveils the $87 million Regional Innovation Center alongside Governor Bill Haslam of Tennessee today. Mars Petcare US and The Nutro Company's brand new center is slated to be completed in the Spring of...
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Mark Lovell, owner of Tennessee based Universal Fairs speaks during a news conference at Meadow Event park in Doswell, Va. , Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Lovell's company purchased the park during a bankruptcy court auction.
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Mary Mayes, 65, prepares to face a judge on charges she helped her son in the kidnapping of two young Tennessee girls on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in Bolivar, Tenn. Mayes' son, Adam Mayes, was charged with killing a mother and her oldest daughter, then abducting the woman's two youngest...
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Teresa Mayes, center, and her lawyer Shana Johnson, left, prepare to face a judge on charges that Mayes saw her husband kill a Tennessee mother and her oldest daughter, then helped him kidnap the woman's two youngest daughters, on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in Bolivar, Tenn. Mayes' husband,...
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School of Drama graduates Alex Trow of Colorado, Lupita Nyong'o of Kenya, and Fisher Neal of Tennessee celebrate during Yale University's commencement exercises in New Haven, Conn. , Monday, May 21, 2012.
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This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, May 21, 2012 at 10:45 AM EDT shows Tropical Storm Alberto located about 150 nautical miles east of Jacksonville, Florida. Alberto is moving eastward at about 4-5 mph with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph and gusts to 52 mph. While much of the...
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This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, May 21, 2012 at 1:45 a.m. EDT shows Tropical Storm Alberto located about 85 miles northeast of St. Augustine Florida. Alberto is moving toward the south near 5 mph with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph. While Alberto is becoming less organized...
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Tennessee-Martin's Leah Taylor (32) catches a fly ball as Kayla Wade (9) watches during the first inning against Georgia Tech during an NCAA college softball tournament regional game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. , Saturday, May 19, 2012.
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Georgia Tech's Ashley Thomas slides safely into home past Tennessee-Martin's Erica Duke (44) in the first inning during an NCAA college softball tournament regional game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. , Saturday, May 19, 2012.
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Music recording artist Lisa Marie Presley poses for a portrait in West Hollywood, California May 10, 2012. Presley, who grew up between her father's estate, Graceland, in Memphis, Tennessee and Beverly Hills, California, found her voice away from American soil in the green suburban...
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Alabama's Danae Hays (15) slides safely to second base as Tennessee-Martin's Jenny Bain (1) loses the ball at the NCAA softball tournament Tuscaloosa regional in Tuscaloosa, Ala. , Friday, May 18, 2012.
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Alabama's Danae Hays (15) runs toward her teammates surrounding home plate after hitting a home run against Tennessee-Martin at the NCAA softball tournament Tuscaloosa regional hosted in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Friday, May 18, 2012.
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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Holly McKee, a protestor from Nashville, Tennessee lies in the street covered with an oily substance in front of the Canadian Consulate during a demonstration against the use of tar sands May 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. This was the fourth day of protests in...
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Alabama's Jazlyn Lunceford bats against Tennessee-Martin at the NCAA softball tournament Tuscaloosa regional in Tuscaloosa, Ala. , Friday, May 18, 2012.
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Tea Party members meet with Tennessee Representative Mark Pody (back) to discuss legislation in Nashville, Tennessee April 4, 2012. In 2010, Republicans wooed the Tea Party movement, promising them lower taxes and constitutionally limited government - where real power would devolve to...
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Tea Party members Mishelle Perkins (L) and Kurt Potter (back R) along with Clay Stubblefield (front R), president of the Young Republicans at Tennessee Technological University, meet with Representative Mark Pody in his office in Nashville, Tennessee April 4, 2012. In 2010, Republicans...
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Tea Party member Mishelle Perkins introduces Clay Stubblefield (L), president of the young Republicans at Tennessee Technological University, to Tennessee Representative Joe Carr (R) in Nashville, Tennessee April 4, 2012. In 2010, Republicans wooed the Tea Party movement, promising them...
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Nicholas Aikens waits in line to talk to employers about job opportunities at a career fair during the Block Party for Peace hosted by Sponsored and hosted by Tennessee Department of Labor in conjunction with Black Market Strategies in Memphis, Tenn. , Friday, May 25, 2012.
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