remove all electronic items while going through security. this includes tablets, e-readers, and even hand-held video games for kids possibly. previously only laptops were required to be removed for separate screening. the agency says that the measures are already part of a pilot program at ten airports around the country, but it is now expanding it to all u.s. airports. the new rules only apply to standard security lanes and not to travellers who are in precheck programs. let s get a check on your weather now with nbc meteorologist bill karins. bill, heavy rain in missouri this morning, and that weather headed east. scary flash flooding in and around kansas city this morning. a report of seven inches of rain overnight. i just put my finger right here. you can see the storms are just regenerating right over the top of this area just to the southeast of kansas city here in missouri. we ll watch and see how bad that is at day break. i m sure there is water rescues ongoing, and a lot o