US – Sunday, March 14

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.

Chile inauguration disturbed by quake

The ground shook and buildings swayed as billionaire Sebastian Pinera took over as Chile’s president on Thursday, tasked with rebuilding after a massive earthquake killed hundreds just 12 days ago.

Is nothing in her life real anymore?

When we first read that Heidi Pratt was firing husband Spencer Pratt as her manager, we thought, “Yay! Heidi’s new face is finally doing something right!” But then we found out that although she did fire Spencer, it seems like she’s replacing him with psychic Aiden Chase to take the reigns on her “career” — and then we got scared.

Metro’s spring ’10 guide to television

Check us out all this month for our picks for the best series premieres, season returns and must-see episodes.

‘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.

Published 21:11, July the 26th, 2009

3 men beaten at global gay sports event

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. The World Outgames had just started Saturday night when violence hit. Two assailants attacked three gay men in central Copenhagen around midnight. The victims were hospitalized after being kicked and beaten.

Police arrested two Danish men, 28 and 33. The attack is being treated as a hate crime.

World Outgames is a nine-day sporting and cultural event hosted by the gay community. Five-thousand people participate in the event.

METRO COPENHAGEN

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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