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    • Oklahoma small town police chief and entire police department resign 2nd November 2024
      The police chief and three officers that make up the entire four-person police department of the town of Geary, Oklahoma resigned on Thursday with little explanation.
    • Chef attracts diners from around the world with seasonal Scottish cuisine 2nd November 2024
      Chef Roberta Hall McCarron was nominated GQ's Best Chef of The Year in 2023 and has competed twice on the BBC's Great British Menu. McCarron specializes in Scottish cuisine, and our Dana Jacobson got a taste at her signature restaurant on a recent trip to Scotland.
    • New film tackles the development of IVF 2nd November 2024
      IVF has become a key issue on the campaign trail ahead of the 2024 election, with Democrats vowing to protect it and Senate Republicans voting to block a bill that would protect its availability. Netflix's upcoming film "Joy" celebrates the pioneering work of IVF's developers. Star Bill Nighy shares more about the film's unlikely story […]
    • How the United States is celebrating the Day of the Dead 2nd November 2024
      Day of the Dead, or Dia de Los Muertos, is a celebration that honors the dead. Many of the traditions honoring the holiday come from Latin America, but these days, those who celebrate don't have to leave the United States to mark the holiday.
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    • Oklahoma small town police chief and entire police department resign 2nd November 2024
      The police chief and three officers that make up the entire four-person police department of the town of Geary, Oklahoma resigned on Thursday with little explanation.
    • Chef attracts diners from around the world with seasonal Scottish cuisine 2nd November 2024
      Chef Roberta Hall McCarron was nominated GQ's Best Chef of The Year in 2023 and has competed twice on the BBC's Great British Menu. McCarron specializes in Scottish cuisine, and our Dana Jacobson got a taste at her signature restaurant on a recent trip to Scotland.
    • New film tackles the development of IVF 2nd November 2024
      IVF has become a key issue on the campaign trail ahead of the 2024 election, with Democrats vowing to protect it and Senate Republicans voting to block a bill that would protect its availability. Netflix's upcoming film "Joy" celebrates the pioneering work of IVF's developers. Star Bill Nighy shares more about the film's unlikely story […]
    • How the United States is celebrating the Day of the Dead 2nd November 2024
      Day of the Dead, or Dia de Los Muertos, is a celebration that honors the dead. Many of the traditions honoring the holiday come from Latin America, but these days, those who celebrate don't have to leave the United States to mark the holiday.