Watching a neighbor's cat turns lethal in 'Caught Stealing' Darren Aronofsky's film is a funny, bloody valentine to 1990s New York City. Though awfully engrossing, Caught Stealing's mix of rambunctious slapstick and bone-crunching violence doesn't always gel. Justin Chang
After years of avoiding the ER, Noah Wyle feels 'right at home' in 'The Pitt' Wyle spent 11 seasons on the drama ER. When it was time prep for the HBO series The Pitt, he went to medical boot camp to learn how health care had changed. Originally broadcast April 21, 2025. Dave Davies
Four Democratic senators urge Smithsonian to resist White House attempts to 'bully the institution' Sen. Alex Padilla of California and three other Democrats are reminding the Smithsonian's secretary that the institution "is the responsibility of Congress." Anastasia Tsioulcas
The demons in 'The Conjuring' movies may not be real -- but the family tragedies are The lucrative franchise is based on real stories — and the professional ghostbusters who saved the day. But critics say the real-life couple profited off of people's pain. Neda Ulaby
Experiencing pain? Sanjay Gupta explains why 'It Doesn't Have to Hurt' Gupta's new book examines the world of pain — why we feel it, and how we can treat it. He says distraction and meditation can be useful tools for managing certain kinds of pain. Terry Gross
'Task' is a new, compelling crime drama from the creator of 'Mare of Easttown' Mark Ruffalo stars as a former priest turned FBI agent in Brad Ingelsby's new HBO miniseries. Set in small-town Pennsylvania, Task is packed with action and conflict, but it also has a lot of heart. David Bianculli
How Hurricane Katrina evacuees found home in Houston More than 100,000 evacuees of Hurricane Katrina came to Houston, Texas.
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani, whose name became synonymous with luxury, dies at 91 Armani's clothes highlight the body as an object of art. Celebrities have flaunted his fashion on red carpets for decades. He revolutionized the suit jacket, with casual silhouettes and softer colors. Diana Opong
Author Ocean Vuong shares what his mother taught him about storytelling On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Author Ocean Vuong reflects on what his mother taught him about storytelling.
A spine-tingling discovery: This dinosaur had spiked body armor In a new paper, researchers describe a bizarre dinosaur with thorny spines along its neck and back that made its home in Africa more than 165 million years ago. Alana Wise
