US – Monday, March 15

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.

Kansas is No. 1 seed

Kansas earned the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament yesterday, but its road to the Final Four in Indianapolis may be the most challenging.

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.

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.

Future coming, but not here yet, for Sox’ Iglesias

Jose Iglesias is the Red Sox’ shortstop of the future. Of that, there is little doubt. The 20-year-old from Cuba made the most of his time at major league camp this spring, exciting team brass with his talent on both sides of the ball.

Netanyahu 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.

Surprise, surprise: ’Nova seeded two

Villanova’s run to the Final Four last year must have had a carryover effect.

Published 02:51, November the 20th, 2009

Iverson hits the open market

Now paging Ed Stefanski. There are sure to be a few calls from area fans to the Sixers general manager, as Allen Iverson officially becomes a free agent.

The former MVP cleared waivers Thursday and is looking for a new home. Iverson was waived Tuesday by the Memphis Grizzlies and no one claimed him within 48 hours.

Iverson was unhappy coming off the bench in three games with Memphis, something he also complained openly about last season as a member of the Detroit Pistons.

The Knicks are reportedly interested in Iverson.

“There’s a lot of organizational stuff we’ll talk about and see if it makes sense,” Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni said.

METRO