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Arab-American Crowned Miss USA

   VOA News 17 May 2010
   Rima  Fakih,  a  24-year old Lebanese immigrant, won the title of Miss
   USA

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   Rima  Fakih,  a  24-year old Lebanese immigrant, won the title of Miss
   USA

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   A  24-year-old  Arab-American  won the title of Miss USA in the annual
   beauty pageant held Sunday night in Las Vegas.
   Rima  Fakih,  a  Lebanese  immigrant,  won the pageant after swimsuit,
   evening gown and interview competitions.

   During the competition, she nearly fell while walking in her gown, but
   she  made  it without a spill and went on to beat out contestants from
   all of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

   Fakih, who moved to the United States as a baby, is believed to be the
   first Arab-American and Muslim to hold the title of Miss USA.
   She  told  pageant organizers that her family celebrates both Catholic
   and Muslim holidays.
   Fakih   represented  the  state  of  Michigan.  According  to  pageant
   officials,  she is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where she
   earned  her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. After completing her
   reign as Miss USA, Fakih plans to attend law school.
   The  Miss  USA  pageant is not affiliated with the annual Miss America
   pageant.