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1. Towns across the Midwest are bracing¹ for more flooding. Forecasters warn many rivers in the nation's midsection could crest² above flood stage in the coming days. The heavy storms are already being blamed for more than a dozen deaths.

2. A New York City inspector³ has been arrested for lying about checking on a construction crane that later collapsed⁴. Five construction workers and a visitor in town for St. Patrick's Day were killed in last Saturday's accident.

3. President Bush and Super Bowl champion quarterback Eli Manning are kicking off a new initiative to get Americans in shape. It's all part of the 2008 National President's Challenge.