Swimsuit-Less Miss America Competition Begins Amid Turmoil

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The post-swimsuit era for the Miss America pageant begins Wednesday night.
It does so amid a revolt by state pageant officials unhappy with the way the decision to drop swimsuits was made, and who are demanding that top leadership, including chairwoman Gretchen Carlson, step down.
The current Miss America, Cara Mund, has accused Carlson and CEO Regina Hopper of bullying and silencing her — allegations the two officials deny.
A spokesman for opponents of the