The day in photos: Aug. 17, 2016

Aug 17, 2016

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Lightning strikes over New Rochelle, New York. Splash News

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A tiger plays with her cub in a Duisburg, Germany, zoo. Zuma Press

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The Airlander 10 hybrid airship makes its maiden flight at Cardington Airfield in Britain. Reuters

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A child cools off in a London fountain. AP

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Indonesian Air Force jets fly past the Ikada statue to mark the Indonesia’s 71th independence anniversary in Jakarta, Indonesia. EPA

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The marble headstone of Captain Humayun Khan’s grave sits among thousands of others at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. EPA

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The moon sets behind the Vidigal favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters

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Vehicles and structures burn off of Highway 138 as the Blue Cut Fire rages through San Bernardino County in California. Splash News

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Lightning strikes over Philadelphia. AP

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Hillary Clinton arrives at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. Reuters

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A baby elephant yawns in a Halle, Germany, zoo. TRAX / ACTION PRESS / Startraksphoto.com

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