1. Towns across the Midwest are bracing for more flooding. Forecasters warn many rivers in the nation's midsection could crest 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 inspector has been arrested for lying about checking on a construction crane that later collapsed. 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.