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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.

1.The State Department inspector general is investigating how the passport files of the three presidential candidates were breached⁵. Officials say a number of unauthorized employees got their hands on the files. At least one candidate is calling for a congressional investigation⁶.

2.The nation's only Hispanic governor is throwing his weight behind Democratic hopeful Barack Obama. Bill Richardson says the Illinois senator is a "once-in-a-lifetime leader" who, as president, can bring the nation together.

3.Residents in Missouri are trying to stay one step ahead of Mother Nature. They are filling sandbags and packing up belongings⁷ as swollen⁸ rivers and streams threaten to overtake homes and communities.

4.Western Kentucky has pulled off a dramatic upset in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The 12th-seed Hilltoppers hit a three-pointer at the buzzer⁹ to defeat Drake. Elsewhere, Stephen Curry¹⁰ netted 40 points to lead Davidson over higher seed Gonzaga.