Miss America

Monday September 14, 2015

Miss America pageant chief executive Sam Haskell apologizes to Vanessa Williams, who was forced to resign her Miss America title. Mel Evans/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Miss America Pageant Apologizes To 1983 Winner Vanessa Williams

September 14, 2015 • Vanessa Williams was forced to resign as Miss America in 1984 after nude photos of her were published in a magazine.

Tuesday January 6, 2015

From Miss America To Tabloid Fodder: Bess Myerson Dies At 90

Bess Myerson poses at the Miss America pageant. Myerson, the first Jewish Miss America, parlayed her stunning 1945 victory into national celebrity. Sam Myers/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

From Miss America To Tabloid Fodder: Bess Myerson Dies At 90

January 6, 2015 • In 1945, Myerson became the first Jewish Miss America. The win to propelled her onto the national stage, but her image eventually became tainted during embarrassing missteps in the 1980s.

Monday April 30, 2012

Political Junkie

Top Five Vice Presidential Picks Since 1960

April 30, 2012 • The importance of naming a running mate has always been exaggerated. But sometimes it makes a difference. Here are the Top 5 VP picks of the past half century.

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