Miss USA 2012 competition (12 images)

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo is crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA competition at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 3, 2012.

Miss Rhode Island is crowned Miss USA in the 2012 Miss USA competition in Las Vegas

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Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, right, reacts after being announced the 2012 Miss USA, as Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether applauds. UPI/David Becker

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