Researchers puzzle over rash of baby monkey kidnappings Young, male capuchin monkeys have started kidnapping the babies of nearby howler monkeys. Why? Maybe boredom. Nell Greenfieldboyce
SNL's 50th season proved it's still relevant. Can it stay that way? The season finale, with host Scarlett Johansson and musical guest Bad Bunny, didn't give any answers about rumored cast departures. Eric Deggans
New research finds how Barbie doll's heel height corresponds with her job Barbie once could only stand on her tip toes, in tiny high heels. Her job? To look pretty. A new study finds there's a correlation between flatter-footed Barbies and more job choices. Ayesha Rascoe
Kids notice everything — here's what one child sees 'Next to Me' When they became parents, Dragons Love Tacos illustrator Daniel Salmieri and artist Sophia Haas noticed that they were ... noticing more. So they wrote Next to Me, their first kids' book together. Samantha Balaban
Need to move more? Life Kit has tips to get you started. Looking to be more active? NPR's Life Kit gives tips for fitting in exercise into a hectic schedule and stay motivated to move with research-backed strategies.
Wanda Sykes said it took decades of work to feel like she had the career she wanted On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Wanda Sykes talks about why it took her decades of work to feel like she had the career she wanted.
Ava DuVernay defends the Smithsonian NPR's Juana Summers talks with filmmaker Ava DuVernay about her lifetime achievement award speech at the Smithsonian American History Museum. Patrick Jarenwattananon
Remembering 'Glengarry Glen Ross' director James Foley Foley, who died May 6, started his career with the 1984 film Reckless. His other credits include At Close Range and Live to Tell, plus 12 episodes of House of Cards. Originally broadcast Oct. 2, 1992. Terry Gross
The Zombies lead singer Colin Blunstone reflects on the band's unique sound The Zombies are the subject of a new documentary. Today, we hear from Blunstone, the group's lead singer. "I tend to sing sad songs better than happy-go-lucky songs," he said in this 1998 interview. Terry Gross