It was a good week to be …
A Miss Universe contestant from Japan. Miss Japan Riyo Mori took the Miss Universe crown Monday, bringing her country the title for the first time since 1959. The 20-year-old dancer from Japan was crowned this week in Mexico City, marking only the second time her country has won the world beauty title.
It was a bad week to be …
A Miss Universe contestant from the U.S. Miss USA Rachel Smith slipped and fell on her bottom during the evening gown competition Monday and also was later was booed by hundreds in the audience. Smith was in fact booed repeatedly during her stay in Mexico for the competition. She kept her poise, however, and finished fifth.
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A zookeeper holds one of the red wolf pups born last month at Lincoln Park Zoo. The five pups made their public debut Wednesday, when zookeepers rounded them up for vaccinations, a baby exam and a weight check. What can we say? We’re suckers for a cute face. [ BONNIE TRAFELET/TRIbUNE photo ]
