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US – Monday, March 15

FCC: Internet will be 25 times faster

U.S. regulators will announce a major Internet policy this week to revolutionize how Americans communicate and play, proposing a dramatic increase in broadband speeds that could let people download a high-definition film in minutes instead of hours.

3 U.S. consuls murdered

Three people connected to the U.S. consulate in Mexico’s most violent border city were murdered, police said yesterday, prompting President Barack Obama to respond with outrage and sadness.

Where did all of Robert’s rabid fans go?

Well, at least he still has his looks: Robert Pattinson’s first big non-”Twilight” film, “Remember Me,” had a dismal fourth place opening this weekend with $8.3 million in box-office sales (“Alice in Wonderland” remained No. 1 with $62 million, “Green Zone,” debuted at No. 2 with $14.5 million, “She’s Out of My League” was No. 3 with $9.6 million).

Forest Whitaker has some tough acts to follow

Broad comedy isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when people think of Forest Whitaker. But the Oscar-winning actor saw his latest film, “Our Family Wedding,” as a chance to stretch himself. He sat down with Metro to talk about his process as an actor and surviving a pastry fight with co-star Regina King.

‘Free’ ad leads to fraud suit

NEW YORK. A Wisconsin college student is suing credit firm Experian — the brains behind the ubiquitous FreeCreditReport.com jingles — for fraudulent advertising after she inadvertently signed up for a monthly $14.95 monitoring service.

Give your dog a nutritious bone

As much as we obsess about the carbs, proteins, calories, whole grains and other buzz words in our food, dogs generally just scarf down dinner in one happy, goofy gulp. Which is why it’s up to you to read what’s in that bag.

Photo: GETTY IMAGESNetanyahu apologetic, yet persistent

JERUSALEM. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret yesterday for the announcement of a Jewish settlement plan that has strained ties with Washington and threatens the revival of Middle East peace talks.

International

‘Jihad Jane’ network: Second woman freed

DENVER. Irish police have released a woman arrested along with six others over an alleged plot to murder a Swedish cartoonist who drew the Prophet Muhammad with the body of a dog, officials said.

International

Fake news report sparks panic, uproar in Georgia

Georgia’s opposition accused the government yesterday of being behind a fake prime-time news report that Russian tanks had entered the capital at the call of the opposition, causing widespread panic.

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Philly

One year later, change elusive

Clean government activists are still waiting for stronger rules against what Fumo did. “I guess we hope that [when Fumo was convicted], a dam broke,” said Barry Kauffman, head of Common Cause.

National

Most Americans: Regulate Wall St.

An overwhelming majority of Americans wants Wall Street subjected to tougher regulation in the aftermath of the bank bailout and the bonus scandals that have rocked the U.S. financial sector, according to a Harris poll released on Thursday.

Philly

Have your say on the new SEPTA budget

SEPTA announced a roughly 6 percent proposed fare increase Friday, along with a big reduction to its capital projects budget, because of the uncertainty of more than $100 million in dedicated state funding next year.

Hoping they’ll play like adults

Are you kidding me? We are supposed to be the greatest country in the world, but we cannot agree on how to provide adequate health care for everyone. We always have the wrong argument in America. We are so gullible that the person with the best sound bite is usually the one who most influences how we think.

New York

Mentally ill look for home in NYC

For 16 years Irene Kaplan lived in a 200-bed home for mentally ill adults in Coney Island.

New York

Many still in dark after storm

NEW YORK. Utility crews will be working all week restoring downed power lines from this weekend’s mighty storm that swept through the city with winds up to 75 mph and left four dead in the region.

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International

Kissing couple face jail time in Dubai

A British pair caught kissing in public in Dubai face up to a month in jail in the Gulf Arab emirate for indecency after a mother complained her child had seen their indiscretion.

National

’80s teen heartthrob is found dead of overdose

etterman extortionist pleads guilty

Runaway Prius probed

Millionaires up by 16% in 2009

Democrats get tough on insurance companies

Dems renew health care push; votes uncertain

House Dems can see reaching health deal

WILL IT BE COFFEE, TEA, OR POLITICS?

Doctors: ‘Fake weed’ real bad

FAA: Why is a kid directing traffic?

International

Canadian pols eat seal to make point to Europe

Sex sells ... for millions

‘Jihad Jane’ arrested in Web terrorism plot

Year of the quake? Turkey is latest hit

Economic refuge for young U.S. Jews

Gadahn still at large

Militants bomb Baghdad as Iraq votes

American al-Qaida caught

Leaders of world have female face

Sarkozy pledges support to Greece

The March MMMpod features conversation and music from Surfer Blood and The Allman Brothers Band (There's a double-bill you're not too likely to see. However, Gregg Allman does mention Hannah Montana!). We also speak with Vampire Weekend and the Dropkick Murphys.

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