NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus died Thursday at the age of 80. John Dickerson looks back at Butkus’ career. Source
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein remembered for her courage, integrity at heartfelt San Francisco memorial
The late Senator Dianne Feinstein was celebrated in a memorial service Thursday, held on the steps of San Francisco’s City Hall where her remarkable political career began. Source
Giraffe poop seized at Minnesota airport
The woman brought a box of giraffe feces from Kenya to the U.S., according to customs officials. It was seized and destroyed. Source
Changes coming after Arlington suspends use of horses due to health concerns
In early 2022, the deaths of two horses within 96 hours prompted an Army investigation that determined conditions were “unsafe.” Source
Former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald suing university for $130 million
Fitzgerald’s attorneys are doing more than asking for money. They are downplaying the amount of hazing victims say occurred. Source
Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $1.4 billion
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.4 billion after there were no winners in Wednesday night’s drawing. It marks the third-highest jackpot in the game’s history. The next drawing will take place Saturday night. Source
Bidens’ German shepherd, Commander, removed from White House over biting incidents
The Biden family’s 2-year-old German shepherd, named Commander, has been removed from the White House following at least 11 documented attacks on Secret Service personnel dating back to last year. Weija Jiang has more. Source
No injuries after FedEx plane crash lands in Tennessee
A FedEx cargo plane skidded off a runway during landing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Wednesday night after a landing gear malfunction. The three pilot aboard were not hurt. Source
University of Virginia student escapes violent abduction attempt, suspect arrested
A man has been arrested, accused of attempting to abduct a University of Virginia student near campus on Wednesday night. Police said officers found the victim in the suspect’s crashed car. The suspect was later captured after running from the scene. Source
Effort underway to improve conditions after Arlington National Cemetery pauses use of horses
Earlier this year, the Army issued a one-year suspension on the use of horse-drawn caissons for funerals at Arlington National Cemetery after several horses died, and an investigation determined that conditions for the horses were “unsafe.” Efforts are underway to make major improvements. David Martin reports. Source