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US – Tuesday, March 16

Ex-AIG workers irked by payouts

Several former American International Group Inc. employees might sue the insurer after it gave them less retention bonus money than they should have received, their lawyers said yesterday.

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.

Feldman will not be at Haim’s funeral

In sad news, Corey Feldman will not be attending today’s funeral for his close friend and frequent co-star, Corey Haim.

My Music New York

Quite the bright, Buble personality

For three very successful records, Michael Buble has reinterpreted standards. But when it came to last fall’s hit album, “Crazy Love,” the pop/jazz singer decided it was time to start telling his own stories and included two originals, including the Sinatra-esque “Haven’t Met You Yet.”

‘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.

Belly dancing: More than a hippie shake

Combining a cardio workout with mental relaxation, a typical one-hour belly-dancing class will strengthen and shape the body. Arina Djakova of the London Dance Academy tells Metro how to turn the dance into a full- body workout, from the shoulder shimmy to the snake arms.

Photo: MARK SELIGER/GQEdwards’ lover talks to magazine

John Edward’s mistress, Rielle Hunter, spoke for the first time about their scandalous relationship that resulted in a love child in a lengthy interview with GQ magazine that hits newsstands today. Some excerpts:

National

Toyota: No proof of Calif. runaway Prius

Toyota representatives convened a news conference in San Diego, near the site of the March 8 report of the “runaway” vehicle, to announce preliminary findings of its examination of the 2008 Prius driven by James Sikes.

International

Lance Armstrong, the ongoing fight

Before cancer touched my own life, I rarely thought about the disease. When I was 25, it nearly killed me. An advanced form of cancer had spread throughout my body. My chances of surviving were poor. Even more remote was the possibility that I’d be able to compete as a professional cyclist again.

Boston

Cabbies, patrons fight over plastic

Pub crawlers rejoiced when city officials mandated credit card machines in all taxicabs last year, putting an end to late-night ATM visits. But as they try to pay with plastic, many riders report being told the machine is broken, only to find it magically fixed when the driver learns the customer’s last dollar bill went to the bartender.

National

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.

New York

Bank exec charged with fraud

Charles Antonucci, the former president of a small community bank shuttered by regulators last week, became a historic footnote yesterday as the first person charged with defrauding the U.S. Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Pols can’t read writing on wall

Hiram Monserrate, who was kicked out of the state Senate after a conviction for misdemeanor assault of his girlfriend, will head to a Queens polling station today to vote for himself in the special election being held to replace him.

New York

You thought it was bad, but it’s worse

It’s tough getting around on weekends. But subway service on Saturday and Sunday is even worse than you may think, a report released yesterday revealed.

New York

Get mummy: Met has exhibit on Tut’s burial

When Tutankhamun, the Egyptian boy king, died in about 1324 B.C. he was entombed with gold, jewels, games, food and all the things from his life he might want in the afterlife.

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.

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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