  Olivia Culpo brings Miss Universe crown back to U.S. December 20, 2012 - 09:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A 20-year-old Boston University sophomore and a self-described "cellist-nerd" brought the Miss Universe crown back to the United States for the first time in more than a decade when she won the televised contest Wednesday, Dec 19. According to The Associated Press, Olivia Culpo beat out 88 other beauty queens to take the title from Leila Lopes of Angola during the two-hour competition at the Planet Hollywood casino on the Las Vegas Strip. An American had not won the right to be called Miss Universe since Brook Lee won the title in 1997. Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon, came in second, while Miss Venezuela, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, placed third. As Miss Universe, Culpo will receive an undisclosed salary, a wardrobe fit for a queen, a limitless supply of beauty products, and a luxury apartment in New York City. Partner news  Top stories Nuland, a career foreign service officer who was until recently State's top spokesperson, was expected to be nominated the post. Alkhatib said Assad should respond within 20 days and that he should then be given a month to dissolve parliament. Bağış said Istanbul’s unique status as a “peaceful coexistence of all cultures and religions” makes it a vital player in the EU. The agent shot in self-defense in the incident, which occurred at Todashev's house, the law enforcement source said.   Partner news |  Latest news Platini stresses need to protect football, its values  "The quality of the football is exceptional – better than ever – and the results are following close behind," UEFA President said.ANC of New York screens “Orphans of the Genocide” “The ANC of New York is pleased to work with Mr. Maronian to spread awareness of this significant film,” Markarian said.Obama defends drone strikes as counterterrorism measure The U.S. president's remarks came as he sought to move America beyond the war effort of the past dozen years.China hopes for N. Korean envoy’s visit to ease mounting tension Ties have been hurt between the two supposed allies by the North's third nuclear test in February, despite China's disapproval. |
