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The rising Mississippi River has broken through a half-dozen levees and forced major bridges to close. The record high water is consuming towns in its path.

United Airlines and mechanics reach a tentative agreement on wage cuts, a United spokesman says. The union representing 13,000 United mechanics plans to vote on the proposal Thursday. NPR's Cheryl Corley reports.

United Airlines flight attendants approve a salary reduction, but that might not be enough to stave off bankruptcy for the airline. Mechanics rejected salary cuts last week, but new talks are scheduled. Shirley Jahad reports.

The nation's seventh-largest insurance company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing by Conseco, Inc., is the third largest in U.S. history behind WorldCom and Enron. Will Murphy of member station WFIU reports.

A large winter storm threatens Christmas Day travel from the Middle Atlantic states north into New England. Forecasters say Albany, N.Y., could receive 10 to 20 inches of snow. Listen to NPR News.

President Bush says war with Iraq may be necessary -- and costly. Meanwhile, Germany -- thus far reluctant to support military action -- appears to edge toward support of the U.S. position. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

With the new year, new federal rules require every U.S. airport to screen all checked luggage for explosives. The new regulations mean travelers will need to re-think how they pack. Hear NPR's Janet Babin and Jonathan Proctor, editor of Airliners magazine.

New England prepares for a major snowstorm that is due to arrive Christmas morning. Up to a foot of snow is expected in western and central Massachusetts, with gusting wind. Holiday travel may be treacherous. Alex Ashlock of member station WBUR reports.

Member states of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agree to boost oil output by 1.5 million barrels a day beginning in February. The production increase comes in the wake of ongoing strikes in Venezuela and fears of a possible war in Iraq. Eugen Freund reports.

Sen. Tom Daschle (D-SD), the Senate minority leader, ends speculation by announcing he will not run for president in 2004. Hear more from NPR's David Welna.