Tennessee Governor Considers Historic Move to Name Bible 'Official State Book' (Video)

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Tennessee Governor Considers Historic Move to Name Bible 'Official State Book'
The Volunteer State's list of official things already include the tulip poplar tree, the tomato, the mockingbird, the square dance, the largemouth bass, the raccoon and the Barrett M82/M107 rifle.
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Tennessee Governor Considers Historic Move to Name Bible 'Official State Book'

The Volunteer State's list of official things already include the tulip poplar tree, the tomato, the mockingbird, the square dance, the largemouth bass, the raccoon and the Barrett M82/M107 rifle.

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The bill provides for financial and criminal penalties as well as lawsuits against those who use a government building's restroom that isn't designated for their birth sex.

The city of Orlando has also scheduled a meeting in which the public can view the memorial plans.

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The shooter's history includes a Nazi tattoo and amplifying far-right conspiracy theories online.

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Guillaume Cizeron and his ice dancing partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry have been mired in controversy since the start of the Milano Cortina Olympics.

The gold medalist is addressing fans who say her boyfriend was "stealing her moment" when he proposed.

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