Nov 28th, 2008 · Among the Americans killed in the Mumbai terrorist attacks was an ultra-orthodox rabbi and his Israeli wife. Rabbi Gavriel Noach Holtzberg was found dead after Indian commandos stormed a Jewish community center in the city. The center was one of 10 targets attacked on Wednesday.
Nov 12th, 2008 · Jerusalem's new mayor, Nir Barkat, is a high-tech entrepreneur who defeated an ultra-Orthodox rabbi in a contest that underscored the divisions between Jerusalem's secular Jews and the ultra-Orthodox community.
Oct 24th, 2008 · Day To Day wants to hear what your ultra-clever costumes are this Halloween. Tell us at our blog, daydreaming.
Oct 14th, 2008 · Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, the National Security Agency stepped up its efforts to collect intelligence domestically by filtering millions of conversations and e-mail messages. In his new book, The Shadow Factor, journalist James Bamford reveals that the ultra-secret agency has half a million people on its watch lists.
Jun 24th, 2008 · An $80 million auction sale of a work by Claude Monet illustrates that while most ordinary people are cutting out non-essential spending, wealthy art collectors aren't. The weak dollar is one reason why a very small group of ultra-rich buyers is keeping the high-end art market alive.
May 23rd, 2008 · Supernovae, ultra-powerful stellar explosions, are some of nature's most cataclysmic events. Astronomers who happened to be observing in the right place at the right time recently collected new pieces of data that allow them to paint an unprecedented picture of what goes on during a supernova's initial stages.
May 23rd, 2008 · His given name is Jeffrey Lebowski — but the ultra-relaxed hipster hero of The Big Lebowski As Guy Raz discovers, he's part fiction, part reality.
May 5th, 2008 · A study suggests that if taken in childhood, cod liver oil may lead to decreased bone density in women due to its ultra high Vitamin A content. Medical expert Dr. Sydney Spiesel discusses what types of cod liver oil are worst.