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Miss Louisiana 2017 talks about being crowned, her upcoming year
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Miss USA 2017 Is Kara McCullough, Miss District of Columbia
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Miss Louisiana 2017 Laryssa Bonacquisti finishes in Top 7 at Miss
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Miss USA has won the Miss Universe competition for the first time
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Miss Louisiana 2017 Laryssa Bonacquisti finishes in Top 7 at Miss
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Miss Louisiana - Wikipedia
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Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields 'blacked out' after winning the crown
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Missosology - Miss USA 2016 Maaliayh Papillion, Miss Louisiana USA
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Miss Louisiana Pageant 2017: Laryssa Bonacquisti wins the crown
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Miss Louisiana Pageant 2017: Laryssa Bonacquisti wins the crown