US – Sunday, March 21
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
Just when it couldn’t get worse for Bullock, here come the neo-Nazis
Sure, it’s Monday, but it could be worse — you could be Jesse James. On Saturday, James went back to work at West Coast Choppers, days after allegations surfaced that he cheated on his wife, Sandra Bullock, with a tattoo model. Us Weekly notes he was wearing a wedding ring.
 
My Television
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.
 
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 Pets
At AKC, it’s score one for the mutts
Founded in 1884 as a registry for pure-bred dogs, the American Kennel Club didn’t traditionally offer many perks for your beloved lab-poodle-schnauzer mix. But as of April 1, the AKC Canine Partners Program will offer mutts not only membership benefits, but opportunities to compete at dog sporting events.
 
Published 13:06, March the 16th, 2009
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Huffington to guest edit Wednesday's Metro

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NEW YORK.  Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, will serve as guest editor for Metro US Wednesday.

"Arianna Huffington is one of the best known and most relevant media personalities in the United States and we are delighted that she has agreed to act as Guest Editor for the day," said Tony Metcalf, the editor-in-chief of Metro US. "Her unique insight, knowledge and contacts will be a superb addition to Metro."

Huffington launched The Huffington Post, a news and blog site that has quickly become one of the most widely read, linked to, and frequently-cited media brands on the Internet, in 2005.  The renowned syndicated columnist, who has appeared on such television programs as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Nightline, Real Time with Bill Maher, Larry King Live, Hardball, Good Morning America and the Today show, is also a prolific author who has published a total of twelve books. 
 
"I’m often asked about working online versus working in print," Huffington said. "And I always say that it shouldn’t be an either/or proposition.  Whatever the platform, it’s all about having interesting content and delivering it in a compelling manner.  I’m looking forward to working with the Metro staff to bring their readers my take on the day’s news."