Associated Press:  Memphis, TN:  The Mississippi River crested in Memphis at nearly 48 feet on Tuesday, falling short of its all time record, but still soaking low-lying areas with enough water to require massive cleanup.  To the south, residents in Mississippi Delta prepared for the worst.  National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Borghoff says the river reached 47.85 feet at 2 am local time Tuesday and is expected to stay very close to that level for the next 24 to 36 hours.  Hitting th...

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