Sep 29th, 2008 · The trial of five men accused of a terrorist plot to infiltrate the Fort Dix Army base as pizza guys begins Monday. The defense says the men were merely filmed clowning around at a shooting range. Prosecutors say they were intent on killing soldiers.
Aug 12th, 2008 · A handful of companies are infiltrating the multibillion-dollar 411 market. Free 411 was pioneered by Jingle Networks, a company that runs ads before giving you the number you're looking for. With very little marketing, they now get 20 million calls a month and are profitable. The 411 market is evolving into something that operates a lot more like Internet searches.
Jul 4th, 2008 · The U.S. military touts the relative security of Anbar — once one of the most restive areas in Iraq — after working with tribal sheiks to combat al-Qaida. But the rise of the sheiks has set off a new political conflict, and tensions still simmer beneath the surface. Last week, a bomber blew himself up at a sheiks council meeting, highlighting the problems of infiltration in the ranks.
Jun 18th, 2008 · NATO and Afghan soldiers have mounted an offensive into the densely packed fruit orchards of the Argandab District, less then 15 miles from the southern Afghan city of Kandahar. On Monday, Taliban insurgents infiltrated and occupied at least a half dozen villages in Argandab.
Mar 15th, 2008 · Violent crime increased in 2005 and 2006, around the time that iPods infiltrated the U.S. market. In a new paper, researcher John Roman of the Urban Institute argues that the iPod created an environment ripe for robbery. He speaks to Scott Simon about his conclusions.
Mar 13th, 2008 · A presidential advisory panel is poised to issue guidelines that use "Singapore Math" methods to help students improve test scores. California was the first state to approve the technique.
Feb 17th, 2008 · For three years starting in 1975, NBA referee Bob Delaney lived inside the New Jersey mafia. He chronicles his time undercover with the mob -- and his subsequent career as an NBA referee -- in a new memoir.
Feb 5th, 2008 · After infiltrating one of Chicago's most notorious gangs, sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh stayed for seven years, getting to know the dealers and pimps. His new book gives an insider's view of gang culture.