Holley Lynn James Wimunc was an alumna of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is a private Catholic university founded in 1882 as a school of commerce for young men. BIOGRAPHY Wimunc was an American army nurse. She is Beaux James' sister and was John Patrick Wimunc's wife. John was a U.S. … Continue reading 10 things about Lafayette, Louisiana native Holley James
Spain’s Rafael Nadal wins 2010 US Open men’s singles in New York
Rafael Nadal, born in Manacor, Spain, won the men's singles title at the 130th U.S. Open on September 13, 2010, defeating Novak Djokovic. Semifinalists included Mikhail Youzhny and Roger Federer, while quarterfinalists were Gaël Monfils, Fernando Verdasco, Robin Söderling, and Stan Wawrinka. The event took place from August 30 to September 13, 2010.
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Belgium’s Kim Clijsters wins 2010 US Open women’s singles in New York
Kim Clijsters and Elke Clijsters, born in Belgium, pursued professional tennis careers, with Kim debuting in 1997 and Elke in 2000. Kim achieved notable success, winning three US Open titles (2005, 2009, 2010) and married Brian Lynch in 2007. Elke retired in 2004 due to injury, after playing together briefly.
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Venezuela’s Stefania Fernandez crowns Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete in Las Vegas, Nevada
Stefania Fernandez Krupij is Venezuela's sixth Miss Universe, crowned on August 23, 2009, amid 82 competitors. She succeeded Dayana Mendoza and made history as both predecessor and successor were from Venezuela. On August 23, 2010, she crowned Ximena Navarrete of Mexico, marking the end of her reign in Las Vegas.
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83 Miss Universe 2010 candidates competing in Las Vegas, Nevada
Oscar Goodman has been the mayor of Las Vegas since 1999. The city is hosting the Miss Universe 2010 pageant, featuring 83 competitors, where Stefania Fernandez will crown her successor. This event marks the 59th edition and is part of a long-standing annual tradition broadcast on NBC since 2003.
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10 things about Wichita, Kansas’s German Luis Clerici
German Luis Clerici, an Argentine man living in Kansas, was found dead at 19, following his disappearance in January 2010. After his car went missing, he was discovered in a culvert on February 6, 2010. Despite investigations, his killer remains unidentified. He is survived by family in Argentina and the U.S.
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Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell wins 2010 US Open in Pebble Beach, California
On June 20, 2010, Graeme McDowell, a Northern Irish golfer, won the 110th U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, earning $1,350,000 from a $7,500,000 prize fund. Grégory Havret was the runner-up, receiving $810,000. The event featured notable players like Ernie Els and Tiger Woods, showcasing significant golfing talent.
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Mariana Valente crowns Miss Universe Canada 2010 Elena Semikina in Toronto, Ontario
Mariana Valente, at 23, was crowned Miss Universe Canada 2009 on May 16. She represented Canada at Miss Universe 2009 but did not place among the top competitors. Valente later crowned her successor, Elena Semikina, in June 2010. Canada has 16 placements in Miss Universe history.
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Fayetteville, North Carolina’s Terrance Omar Plummer Jr. stabbed, slashed
Terrance Omar Plummer Jr., a 22-year-old from Fayetteville, North Carolina, was found murdered on May 31, 2010, with over 31 stab wounds. He was homeless and known as a sex worker. Witnesses saw him arguing with a driver before his death. Investigators have yet to identify a suspect.
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62 Miss Universe Canada 2010 candidates competing in Toronto, Ontario
Canada has achieved 16 Miss Universe placements since its first participation in 1952, with notable winners Karen Baldwin and Natalie Glebova. The Miss Universe Canada pageant began in 2003, with the 2010 edition featuring 62 competitors. Mariana Valente was crowned in 2009 and will crown her successor in June 2010.
