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A news anchor in Nigeria has died after she jumped from the third floor of her apartment in an attempt to escape armed ...

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

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After two years of war in Gaza, and as a ceasefire raised hopes for the end of the conflict, Associated Press photographer ...

Quick flights to Boston from New Bedford was popular last week. Here's a recap of the Standard Times' most-read stories.

Celebrated for its baked goods and corned beef hash , Grumpy's Restaurant, a popular breakfast and lunch spot at 1408 Route 6A in East Dennis, is for sale. After 35 years, James Manning Jr. is ready ...