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Husband Charged in Cold Case Murder, Thanks to DNA + Poison Ivy: Police

A former Nottingham resident has been charged in the 2006 murder of his wife after advances in DNA testing — and a suspicious case of poison ivy — appear to connect him to the murder scene, police allege. Michael Amick, 56, was charged with first-degree murder this week in connection with the death of wife Roxanne on Sept. 13, 2006.

He reportedly told police she took his 1998 Plymouth Voyager and left her cell phone at home. The Voyager was found in the 8800 block of Belair Road behind a shopping center on Sept. 14, 2006. There were work gloves inside the van, according to police.

Recent technological advances made it possible to glean the DNA evidence from the right glove and it matched Michael Amick's DNA profile. >>> Read more.

Marriott Hotels to Build Corporate HQ in Downtown Bethesda

After nearly two years of searching for a new base for its global headquarters and efforts by Maryland leaders to keep the company's base in the state, Marriott International Inc. announced Tuesday that it plans to relocate its global corporate office to downtown Bethesda. A state-of-the-art, build-to-suit $600-million facility will be built in an unspecified urban site; the county has been Marriott’s home for more than 60 years.>>> Read more.

Maryland's Move to Pull Children From Group Homes Came Too Late for Teenager Who Died

• After unannounced inspections revealed deficiencies, Maryland stopped placing young people at Delaware facilities owned by AdvoServ.

Maryland High School Football Recruits Come from Wealthier Towns Than Basketball Recruits

• The best lacrosse players in Maryland have hometowns in wealthier parts of the state than best football and basketball players, study finds.

Flu Season: 10 Things Everyone Needs to Know This Year

• Doctors continue to recommend getting a flu shot this year, but the nasal spray vaccine is no longer advised.

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