Dramatic Photos: The Fury of Irene

Waves crash along a seawall as Hurricane Irene slammed into Fairhaven, Mass. Irene lashed some of the biggest cities in the Northeast with wind gusts, torrential rains and flooding. Take a look at dramatic photos capturing the hurricane's fury and aftermath.

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