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Miss USA Wins Miss Universe

Olivia Culpo's win is first for US in 15 years

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 20, 2012 5:29 AM CST

(Newser) – For the first time since 1997, Miss USA has won the Miss Universe pageant. Rhode Island's Olivia Culpo, 20, ended last night's competition in Las Vegas ahead of 88 other contestants. "It's such an honor to be representing the USA in... Read full story »

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Miss USA Wins Miss Universe

Olivia Culpo's win is first for US in 15 years

Las Vegas • Miss USA • Rhode Island • Miss Venezuela • Yo-Yo Ma • Cee Lo Green • Olivia Culpo • Miss Rhode Island • Masaharu Morimoto

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