Former Miss America Vanessa Williams will have a recurring role this season on CBS' "The Good Wife," the network announced Monday. Williams, 52, will play Courtney Boalt, a self-made businesswoman who is potentially interested in backing Peter Florrick's (Chris Noth) campaign for president. In the process, she meets Eli Gold (Alan Cumming), setting off a mutual attraction. "The Good Wife" premieres its seventh season on Oct. 4.

University says hazing victim responsible for own injuries ... Sanitation truck enthusiast gets 4th birthday surprise ... Out East: Safe space for animals Credit: Newsday

Newsday Investigates: Girl was absent, late in half the school days in months before death ... University says hazing victim responsible for own injuries ... Crossing the Island in one day on public transportation ... Let's Go: Catskill Mountain Railroad

University says hazing victim responsible for own injuries ... Sanitation truck enthusiast gets 4th birthday surprise ... Out East: Safe space for animals Credit: Newsday

Newsday Investigates: Girl was absent, late in half the school days in months before death ... University says hazing victim responsible for own injuries ... Crossing the Island in one day on public transportation ... Let's Go: Catskill Mountain Railroad

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