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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who holds the U.S. record for longest space flight, about his unexpectedly long stay aboard the International Space Station.

In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they're working, volunteering or studying, starting Jan. 1. But Montana is starting that early, and it's sowing confusion and anxiety.

With 155-mph winds, Irma is headed for Florida. More than 5 million people have been ordered to evacuate.

Two of the co-hosts of The Daily Show are nominated for Emmys for their regular segments. Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper both dive into politics and media.

Some big tech companies in the Bay Area have embraced the idea that tax hikes on big business are necessary to tackle problems like homelessness in the region.

In France, a law just took effect that requires all drivers, including tourists, to buy a breathalyzer test to keep in their cars. Drunk driving is huge problem in France — causing more accidents per year than speeding. It was recently discovered that the head of the group that lobbied for the law also works for a company that makes the kits.

The taco is made with a shell of nacho cheese Doritos. Taco Bell's chief executive hailed it as a "flavor pairing waiting to happen." After a big media blitz, taco lovers have spoken — by buying 100 million Doritos Locos Tacos in about 10 weeks.

In a city not far from Beijing, authorities have been seizing iPads from retailers. Not because they're fake but because a Chinese company claims it owns the iPad name. Apple did buy the rights to the name, but from an affiliate in Taiwan. The mainland Chinese company maintains it still owns the name in China.

The next time you open a fortune cookie, you might want to give its message careful consideration. When William Johnson of Southwick, Mass., saw that his cookie's message predicted he would win a lot of gold, he decided it was time to buy a lottery ticket — and he won the million-dollar prize.

For years, professional cello player Lynn Harrell has been buying an extra seat for his cello. The instrument has collected Dela Airlines SkyMiles. Now Delta says that's a violation of policy, and sent a letter terminating his frequent flyer membership. Harrell says he'll fly other airlines with a seatmate listed as Mr. Cello.