US – Thursday, March 18
National
Final push is on for health care reform
Democrats in the House of Representatives on Thursday predicted weekend passage of a sweeping health care overhaul that budget analysts said would cut the U.S. deficit over 10 years and dramatically expand health coverage.
 
International
Pakistan charges U.S. 5 with terror
A Pakistani court formally charged five young Americans of plotting terrorism in the country yesterday, their lawyer said, in a case that has raised alarm over the danger posed by militants using the Internet.
 
The Word
James admits to ‘poor judgment’
Sandra Bullock is having quite a week with her dogs. On Thursday, husband Jesse James released a statement to People magazine about the affair rumors swirling around the couple, stating that a “vast majority” of the allegations are “untrue and unfounded,” but says, “It’s because of my poor judgment that I deserve everything bad that is coming my way.
 
My Entertainment
THE WEEK THAT WAS
This week, the news community ate up the story of world’s fattest mom Donna Simpson — who, reports claim, actually hopes to increase her already ample girth to claim a new record.
 
Business
‘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.
 
My Travel
The key to Kyoto
Kyoto’s temples and Geisha culture are legendary, but this city is no slouch when it comes to mixing in a large slice of contemporary, too.
 
High-speed crash leaves two dead
Two people are dead and another two are on the run from police after a high-speed crash early Thursday morning initially thought to involve racing but may have simply been horrifically reckless driving, officials said.
 
Philly
Finding the right match
When Chris Greenleaf competed in the 2004 World Championship of Rowing, he learned a lot about anxiety and pressure.
Philly
Taxi drivers want backup
It was in 2005 when Steve Chervenka suffered a heart attack after working two straight 12-hour days driving a cab.
 
Robin Cola, manager at Maxi’s on Liacouras Walk at Temple, is expecting big crowds today and tomorrow.
Metro: Rikard Larma
Philly
Even more madness than usual at work
  WEST PHILADELPHIA.  You’re likely to notice two groups of people at work today: those who are unusually quiet, focused on their computer with the occasional grunt, or those who wouldn’t know a Cinderella or bracket if it fell on their head.
 

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Resignation: Managing DirectorCates Barnett was sworn into office in 2008(File Photo). Mayor Michael Nutter’s second-in-command, Managing Director Camille Cates Barnett, is resigning from her city post June 30. She said she needs time to reflect on her life and the future. She lost her husband in a car accident as he was moving to the city in 2008.Resignation: Managing Director
Cates Barnett was sworn into office in 2008(File Photo). Mayor Michael Nutter’s second-in-command, Managing Director Camille Cates Barnett, is resigning from her city post June 30. She said she needs time to reflect on her life and the future. She lost her husband in a car accident as he was moving to the city in 2008.
Metro: Rikard Larma
 
Philly
Teenager takes bus on joyride
  UPPER DARBY. A 16-year-old boy with mental health issues was charged with stealing a SEPTA bus that hit nearly 20 parked cars yesterday morning.
Big Brother is Watching...City Hall?
Philly
Budget gap? No problem! More cameras on way
  PHILADELPHIA. Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Everett Gillison told City Council this week that the city expects another 200 to 400 cameras as result of a $2 million Homeland Security grant announced by U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah, a longtime proponent of crime cameras.
 

Metro: Rikard Larma Sugar tax idea stuck in the sap
  CITY HALL. Anti-soda tax lobbyists may have accomplished in two weeks what the worst recession in 80 years could not last year: get City Council talking about an increase to property taxes.
 
 
 
The police will be out in full force — so be careful!
Philly
On patrol, but not in 'Paddy wagon'
   PHILADELPHIA. A roving crew of police officers will be scouring Northeast Philadelphia — and likely other areas as well — this evening in search of drunk-driving revelers who may have celebrated St. Patrick's Day a little bit too much.
Make no mistake: Dave Garry is a real Irishman.
Philly
How to celebrate in official Irish style
PHILADELPHIA. Like most Irish natives living in America, Northern Liberties bar owner Dave Garry remembers Saint Patrick's Day as more of a religious holiday in Ireland.
 

Philly
What happened to class, Philly?
   PHILADELPHIA. In Japan, the massive crowds clap in unison for minutes to lure them back on stage for an encore. In Europe, sold-out shows mark their tours across the continent.
 
Philly
Jailed parents leave trouble behind
taking over for ‘Taki’ at drexel
Train derailment raises hazardous material fears
Starr now points toward Fishtown
Obama gets a spot of Tea at Arcadia
Sweets start to become taxing
Felony charges for alleged flash mobs
Street: Now's time for reform
Cold reception for Nutter's fees on beverages, trash
Wynn gets a leg up for ‘cutest’ casino
Voices
The Senate’s Weak Health Care Bill
New Hess ‘Truck’ is a wheel drag
’Tis always the season for taking!
This year’s best movie ever made
Q&A: Three the hard way
On Tiger’s rapid fall from grace
Filibuster is bad for democracy
THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL REFORM
Abortions — only for the rich?
Cage match: Glenn Beck Vs. History
 
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High-speed crash leaves two dead
Two people are dead and another two are on the run from police after a high-speed crash early Thursday morning initially thought to involve racing but may have simply been horrifically reckless driving, officials said.
 
 
Music
MMMpod
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.