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A New York woman is challenging Miss America, Miss World rules banning mothers from beauty pageants

Sep. 16, 2024 19:16 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York woman is challenging the longstanding rules of Miss America and Miss World that disqualify mothers from their beauty pageants. Danielle Hazel said Monday that she’s always dreamed of entering the competitions but was devastated to learn that she’s no...

Today in History: September 11, al-Qaeda attacks the United States

Sep. 11, 2024 00:13 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Wednesday, Sept. 11, the 255th day of 2024. There are 111 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed as 19 al-Qaida hijackers seized control of four jetliners, sending two of...

Today in History: September 7, Germany launches Blitz on UK

Sep. 07, 2024 00:26 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Saturday, Sept. 7, the 251st day of 2024. There are 115 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 7, 1940, Nazi Germany began an intense bombing campaign of Britain during World War II with an air attack on London;...

Bette Midler, Susan Sarandon and Sheryl Lee Ralph of 'The Fabulous Four' cherish longtime friends

Jul. 26, 2024 12:34 PM EDT

From “Beaches” to “First Wives Club" and “Hocus Pocus,” Bette Midler has starred in a number of projects where women aren't just at the center of the story — but also female friendship is a major theme. “The most fun ones are the women ones, I have to say,” said...

Puerto Rican police investigate theft of $10,000 crown belonging to a Dominican beauty queen

Jul. 24, 2024 10:24 AM EDT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A $10,000 crown studded with multi-colored Swarovski crystals that belongs to a beauty queen from the Dominican Republic was stolen Wednesday at Puerto Rico’s main international airport, police said. The incident occurred in the pre-dawn hours after...