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Day in photos: July 26, 2013

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For Suzanne Johnson and hubby Woody, Thanksgiving is all about football—and pie! ( Astrid Stawiarz )Plaxico Burress and wife Tiffany will be extra thankful this season — he’ll be home…
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Michelle Obama (AP)She’s tickled purple. New York fashion designer Doo-Ri Chung was on top of the world yesterday after Michelle Obama chose to wear one of her creations to Thursday…
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London Jewelers in Manhasset (VICTOR ALCORN) ( )A group of crooks led cops on a wild chase yesterday that was more like a scene from “Caddyshack” than “The Great Escape.”…
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The “Crossroads of the World” were jammed when thousands of Occupy Wall Street protesters brought their party to Times Square, creating pandemonium as chanting masses collided with tourists and theatergoers…
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Holy Cross’s Shyheim Wingate rushed for 93 yards and two TD’s Saturday. (William Thomas)The Archbishop Stepinac players heard the warnings all week about what can happen to teams after falling…
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LAS VEGAS — Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after his car became ensnarled in a fiery 15-car pileup, flew over another vehicle and…
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Beacon’s Max Brown makes a save. (Denis Gostev)At the final triple whistle, applause came from the Beacon sideline. The Blue Demons players held their heads high. Martin Luther King Jr.,…
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UTTER MAYHEM: Dan Wheldon’s car bursts into flames against the fence (top left) during the tragic wreck Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway — not a customary IndyCar track —…
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Gastón Acurio, the eatery’s owner, is the Latin Mario Batali. (Alexander Porter/BFAnyc/Sipa Press)Quinoa salad — a good menu choice — is topped with a duo of ocean scallops. (Jonathan Baskin)More…
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The Houston Astros celebrate a September win. (Getty Images)Potential Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is looking to cut $50 million from the purchase price of the team in exchange for…
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(Zandy Mangold)HOLD FAST: IKEA is great for finding affordable yet stylish storage options, like this PAX system, starting at $170.IN VOGUE: Shah (left) used Home Depot shelving to create a…