Phil Tenser

DEDHAM, Mass. — Attorneys asked a judge to seal evidence recently obtained by the prosecution in the Karen Read murder case, citing a potential overlap with another pending criminal case.

DNA and other evidence led to the murder charges, prosecutors said.

"Preliminary information indicates that this was not a random act," police said.

"Our top priority is Christian's health and well-being," the team said.

BILLERICA, Mass. — Big Lots announced Thursday that it is preparing to launch going out of business sales at all of its remaining locations in the coming days, including 17 stores in Massachusetts.

If you or members of your family expect to unwrap holiday gifts with rechargeable batteries this season, these tips can keep your home and new gadgets safe.

Police and the venue are trying to identify the man seen on surveillance video of the incident.

BOSTON — Officials identified on Friday a woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Roxbury earlier this week.

WESTPORT, Mass. — A New Bedford man accused of strangling a 42-year-old woman to death in Westport nearly 20 years ago will remain behind bars.

BOSTON — After more than a year of track work across the MBTA system, the final speed restrictions are due to be removed when a section of the Green Line reopens on Saturday.