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5 things to know: New outrage surfaces over Miss Universe pageant

Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega removes the crown from Miss Colombia 2015, Ariadna Gutierrez, in order to give it to Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach after the wrong winner was announced. New outrage has surfaced, but not from anyone in this photo. Ethan Miller / Getty Images
Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega removes the crown from Miss Colombia 2015, Ariadna Gutierrez, in order to give it to Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach after the wrong winner was announced. New outrage has surfaced, but not from anyone in this photo. Ethan Miller / Getty Images
By Staff reports
Dec 22, 2015

Five things to know Tuesday, Dec. 22:

1. A Miss Universe contestant is angry about the mixup when declaring a pageant winner Sunday night. But it isn't Miss Colombia, who was first crowned, or Miss Philippines, who went home with the crown. [Jennifer Brett has the story on this latest controversy]

2. Yes, Braves beat writer David O'Brien knows baseball. He also knows music. [O'Brien puts together his annual list of the top 50 albums of 2015]

3. A Cobb County mother is accused of stealing a teacher's purse during kindergarten Christmas party. [Alexis Stevens has the details here]

4. Let it snow, let it snow, on Snow Mountain ... [Go tubing today, plus three other fun things to do in Atlanta]

5. It's the first day of winter! It's 59 degrees outside! It's also foggy, so be careful. [Get your full Atlanta area weather forecast here]

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Our editors have put together a list of "2015 Must Reads" on myAJC. It's a chance to enjoy some amazing stories and extraordinary storytelling. You'll be glad you did. Today, read how Felicia Villegas triumphed over evil and emerged a fighter. She will inspire you.

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