Heavy snow in Denmark forced people to spend the night in IKEA At least 25 staff and six customers were stuck — luckily there was plenty of room to spread out. So many beds to choose from. The stranded also dined on the store's food and watched television.
How Pfizer developed a COVID pill in record time Pfizer researchers looking for a drug to treat SARS found clues that gave the company a head start in its quest for a pill to treat COVID-19, including the omicron variant. Joe Palca
The 'Home Alone' house could be yours for a night The McCallister family home will be available to rent on Airbnb later this month. The overnight stay will include junk food, booby traps and "ample opportunity to scream into the mirror." Rachel Treisman
If you want your holiday package to arrive on time, here are the deadlines to know To all those holiday present procrastinators out there (you know who you are): Be sure to ship that holiday gift sooner rather than later to get those presents to their destination before December 25. Jonathan Franklin
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is focused on bringing in more tax revenue for the IRS NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts about the U.S. economy and rising inflation.
Authorities say a FedEx driver dumped hundreds of packages into an Alabama ravine The Blount County Sheriff's Office said the unnamed driver dumped packages into a wooded area at least six times, leaving some 450 people without their deliveries. Rachel Treisman
Stocks tumble as investors weighed potential effects from omicron variant The stock market took a dive on Tuesday, as investors fretted about the new coronavirus variant and the prospect of more long-lasting inflation. Scott Horsley
CNN suspends Chris Cruomo over his role helping his brother Documents show CNN's Chris Cuomo played an active role in helping former Governor Andrew Cuomo deal with sexual misconduct allegations. The revelations have spurred scrutiny of the star and network. David Folkenflik
CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely over his role in his brother's defense CNN said new documents "raise serious questions" about the anchor's role in trying to help his brother, former N.Y. governor Andrew Cuomo, respond to sexual misconduct allegations. Vanessa Romo
The U.N. predicts that 2021 global tourism losses will barely improve over last year The recent emergence of the highly transmissible omicron variant presents another potential hurdle as the tourism industry prepares for the upcoming winter holiday season. Joe Hernandez
