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>> Clearly, the chief topic on everyone’s mind today will continue to be the death of Chuck Brown, who died yesterday 75 after a battle with pneumonia. The Post’s obituary, penned by pop music critic Chris Richards, takes an admiring look at the Godfather of Go-Go’s life and career.

>> Federal authorities are auditing the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for the way MWAA awards its contracts, WAMU reports. Specifically, auditors are looking at the management of the $6 billion Silver Line project and concerns from passengers that MWAA is trying to finance construction on riders’ backs by raising fares from $2 to $6.

>> Two Howard University students were shot Wednesday in a home invasion, NBC Washington reports.

>> Amazon Inc. is scouting office space along the Dulles Toll Road. But Housing Complex has 10 reasons why the online retail giant should opt for the District instead.

>> Big Al Ewald on those doltish tourists: “I can’t tell you how many times I was asked for directions to the Arlington Cemetery grave of Private James Ryan.”

Briefly Noted: Senate committee approves legislation granting marriage benefits to same-sex spouses of federal employees … Investigation into federal worker bonuses could lead to congressional hearing … Struggling Maryland-based nuclear fuel company looking for a contract … After 16 months that new staircase at the Foggy Bottom Metrorail station is nearly done.

This Day in DCist: Last year, some observers (not us) got a bit too hot and bothered for Shake Shack. In 2010, George Washington University announced plans to open a nursing school.