Miss America
Miss New York Nia Imani Franklin wins Miss America pageant
Her victory Sunday night resurrected a string of successes the Empire State has had in the pageant in recent years.
Decision to eliminate swimsuit round from Miss America slammed by former contestants
The empowerment of women is left ambiguous after the removal of this significant feature in the beauty pageant.
Miss America pageant says #byebyebikini, Twitter reacts
As a result of the latest development, the contestants will no longer be strutting down the stage wearing swimsuits.
Miss America scraps swimsuit competition
Women don't have to wear gowns either as chairwoman Gretchen Carlson promises contestants won't be judged on their physical appearance
Ivy League graduate and dance champion crowned Miss America
Cara Mund is from North Dakota.
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