Top photos and videos of the day: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014

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VIDEO

Hank the dog takes part in Brewers sausage race:

Woman walks around train gate, nearly gets killed, but escapes unharmed:

Justin Bieber tries to walk a straight line:

PHOTOS

A selection of some of the best photographs from around the world:

In this handout image provided by Red Bull, Kirby Chambliss (blue plane), Michael Goulian (white) of the United States and Nigel Lamb (yellow) of Great Britain fly over the Yas Marina Circuit during a recon flight prior to the first stop of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. | Getty Images

Nuns raise their arms during a women’s march protesting repression against anti-government demonstrators in Caracas, Venezuela. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is expressing concern about Venezuela’s escalating political crisis and wants to meet with leaders on both sides in an upcoming trip. | AP Photo

Protesters, many from far-right political organisations, erect a gallows as they demonstrate outside the Old Bailey before the sentencing of Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale in London, England. Mr. Adebolajo and Mr. Adebowale have been convicted of murdering Fusilier Lee Rigby as he walked back to Woolwich Barracks in south-east London on May 22, 2013. | Getty Images

A flare is ignited amongst the Wanderers fans during the AFC Asian Champions League match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Ulsan Hyundai at Parramatta Stadium in Sydney, Australia. | Getty Images

The wreck of Italy’s Costa Concordia cruise ship sits in the harbour of Giglio Port. The captain of the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship, Francesco Schettino, returned to the site of the disaster for the first time after the judge at his trial ruled he could board the stricken vessel. | Getty Images

A LED screen shows the blue sky in Tiananmen Square during dangerous levels of air pollution in Beijing, China. The air pollution has caused an increase in the number of people seeking hospital treatment for respiratory problems and the public are asked to avoid outdoor activities. A strong cold front is expected to arrive on Thursday and disperse the smog. | Getty Images

A model walks the runway during the Gareth Pugh show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2014-2015 in Paris, France. | Getty Images

Snow falls as a member of the U.S. Army Old Guard, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment guards the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The Washington Area was hit with a morning snow leaving up to 3 inches in some areas. | Getty Images

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