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Former FBI director arraigned in court; Trump calls for jailing Illinois politicians; Man charged with starting deadly ...

iPhone launch month is coming to a close, but there's still plenty to talk about in the Apple world including ongoing discoveries with the new hardware and software. Apple is also preparing some ...

The latest Greater Taunton real estate report featured an oversized Gambrel in Taunton that sold for $665,000. Built in 1981, ...

Traditions are changing. 'Brave new world' for Hathaway: New funeral trends are dying for a break from tradition. The latest ...