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wants]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QNMFHT7SOZAMRGOBJ5JR6X3JJM.jpg?auth=e7bc7faade28f42fae65fb67b6c82a3b06a72a1b568767c0337ea35816a5b5b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5309&amp;height=3539</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pepco is seeking state approval to increase its annual revenue by about $119 million, which would raise the average customer’s bill by about $10.24 per month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lamar-jackson-contract-health-otas-2026-jesse-minter-declan-doyle-2Y54CBTS2VEWRDVKVCZ7ZGX5VU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T23:04:25.736Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T23:04:25.736Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 things we learned from Lamar Jackson's Ravens presser]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TDKLBS34XRDHPJQDMRNECHAQYE.JPG?auth=1229d1b6d9b468a1ae2714e47b49e5a7ee213a3eee2ec4cb2339a76bb45ae3c9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs through drills during the Ravens’ second OTA.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/scripps-spelling-bee-marylanders-competing-live-updates-DYTP247V55ANLGAPN2TSTTUJQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T23:20:49.052Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T23:20:49.052Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[One Marylander advances to finals of Scripps National Spelling Bee]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,xAppleNews,live blog]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MSYS3ZBC7BFJZBROV2MJUR3MYU.jpg?auth=3b92bc2b34298299c29bc71139356e403a1a5c1ffc027b57123594329a8288cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zwe Spacetime competes in the semifinal Rounds of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Wednesday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/mid-atlantic-beaksedge-rare-plant-endangered-list-AA3XET7MIRFQPDGOJ4556MK2G4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T22:49:09.966Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T22:49:09.966Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mid-Atlantic beaksedge found in Maryland added to endangered list]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Chesapeake Bay]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UHL6VQQJYZEBXBW3I74JKXSK5E.jpg?auth=d2a273ccc7d2e3eef564f11479a2f0478872d255bdae8650319a8936807f9e64&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=1500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The mid-Atlantic beaksedge is a rare, grassy plant with rust-colored spikelets.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lamar-jackson-contract-negotiations-7YBVRJJKIZCCHA5XI5OMVKBTEU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T22:43:41.287Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T22:43:41.287Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lamar Jackson wants to stay in Baltimore but is mum on contract negotiations]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UIWCNMYVBFFVFBSYUNQOAE4WCA.JPG?auth=3d55559eb519186190730cacdaf52620d0b8559b2fab3d2ef3b8ed98de93f99a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson takes questions from reporters following OTAs on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/future-islands-baltimore-show-letterman-ENDTQUGJD5EMDHA6OY64PKCHLA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T22:43:14.027Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T22:43:14.027Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Future Islands on Baltimore, 20 years as a band and that ‘Letterman’ video]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Downtown Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/25BKLLCPY5DC7OLVTKSRUKEG5E.jpg?auth=28e38160b9bacf07ec9378afc249e7b24f9310f74fc8177b3a27ce0b1b85005f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7360&amp;height=4912</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, William Cashion, Mike Lowry, Gerrit Welmers and Samuel T. Herring of Future Islands.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-executive-primary-fundraising-HSFQZ4ZT6FENLJGNRZ4VFV2WUE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T22:42:58.829Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T22:42:58.829Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County executive race: Pickard holds lead in fundraising]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DE6YFVIFURBTVB3UYOITCBC2P4.jpg?auth=fc3b9d8be71df599f9f5f367cbde7d53938b3fa63165d3e40513177e4ac90af6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5055&amp;height=3370</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[County Councilwoman Allison Pickard holds a commanding fundraising lead in the Democratic primary. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-lose-cleveland-guardians-3-2-WF6DJDSE4ZA5NDWAEOJ4HPIXXU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T22:31:16.73Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T22:31:16.73Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals mount a 9th-inning rally but fall short of sweeping Guardians]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QQHZPUAF3FFP5HX2O5U7GTVTZM.jpg?auth=8919be1ab33d95668d902852cb2a90cff23302ec19cc71b35d44bfe609823da4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3852&amp;height=2563</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals right-hander Miles Mikolas hands the ball to manager Blake Butera as he leaves during the fifth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-council-rocky-point-golf-course-66-million-CWLAB3XY7VDFDFRCAZJ5MAJSB4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T22:00:19.434Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T22:00:19.434Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Funds return for Rocky Point Golf Course after a initial $6.6M cut]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FZA7OGMGWVDALJOIYWFAT5MMOQ.JPG?auth=77ba653479ed4bffc73bfc6ee801929ff780f7025aab4be50121772218b04cf5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1761</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Rocky Point Golf Course’s 50-year-old clubhouse, seen here in 2024, is slated to be renovated with funding from Baltimore County. 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earlier this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/baltimore-county/baltimore-county-states-attorney-IYAZCYB6RZBORCQJLSFUXP52DE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T20:11:21.076Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T20:11:21.076Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County State’s Attorney: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Baltimore County,State's Attorney for Baltimore County,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G4CSWL4X2JEJ7KO2G4ZM5HMRDM.png?auth=f0fdd265300bd31aa60ca2bebde46477afa98f171b115b2a4385ff0dd39b4187&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-wineries-farms-freeze-disaster-wes-moore-funds-U4QKLFG3DBA2ZGYH534J4ESFRQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T19:32:56.405Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T19:32:56.405Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Moore seeks federal aid for Maryland wineries, farms hit by freeze]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Donald Trump,Farming]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WIRDOYGCNRECLOTCOH5AEWJPCU.jpg?auth=a53bf6712c31ccfedef7a95aa3a4c880108e0d1eca6269693cdf007265bde82c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Black Ankle Vineyards is among the Maryland wineries grappling with damage from a late-spring frost that decimated grape buds. Gov. Wes Moore is seeking federal disaster aid for affected farms, orchards and vineyards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/anti-weaponization-fund-harry-dunn-5th-district-congress-YDSLT4T5JVH7JEQSFF5EJL6MRY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T19:09:36.444Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T19:09:36.444Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Harry Dunn isn’t finished fighting the insurrection]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Elections and campaigns,Election 2026,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TQ2OZLUH5FHTJF4FUO7JIDPNRI.jpg?auth=ef81518fd83a2958f3167612763dbfe4fe25ead5d1f92bdfcb05b37ab2e796b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5541&amp;height=3694</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Harry Dunn is making his second bid for Congress, this time in the 5th District. 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2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,Howard County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WAIPQ7IKJBARXJMRMBWYWZWA2M.png?auth=eb11e4f5fae431ec9f08ba7c5aa4e57a25ca4d819a2b5e113111672a3b1ff789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/delegates/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-22-DVKSGU7FUZACJOG5TKAI5A6WFI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T15:05:10.698Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T15:05:10.698Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland House of Delegates District 22: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-register-of-wills-ZKMGSE6KBZDRREIWFVOBZ75BHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T15:00:50.325Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T15:00:50.325Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George's County Register of Wills: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Prince George's County,xAppleNews,xFeedback,xFactiva,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/anne-arundel-county/anne-arundel-county-council-district-4-LS6TP6GABNFD3IE4LCLXDJ5LEY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:55:36.087Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T14:55:36.087Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Council District 4: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HQPRFEM6M5CKNGPLDWEBHKLGJQ.png?auth=7853af5d7528800ede95428e2fa123e457b7c55654f2fcdcdd1d025e342b490c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/minor-arrested-assault-baltimore-county-LMBNBSD7ZJCVHGMPZHETQSAIVA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:51:08.927Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T14:51:08.927Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fourth minor arrested in assault on girl found unconscious in Baltimore County home]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore County Police Department,Owings Mills,Pikesville]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/72PK5X6T3RFTBGAEWVZFCYL3GE.jpg?auth=23d5319b62a2f372486be85426af496e2bb16345f6aa896e163af9b0df039e0c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6291&amp;height=4194</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police said a fourth minor has been charged in connection with an assault on a 13-year-old girl found unconscious in a Owings Mills home on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-county-council-district-2-RLVHEYSLUNB55O3ZZ5BMCAVEBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:49:43.49Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T14:49:43.49Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Council District 2: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Prince George's County,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-storms-flood-watch-O2HQF73SXVD63CBKMIRI7NIDFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:10:53.177Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T14:10:53.177Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland weather: Storms with flood watch for parts of Western Maryland]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AUVULJKPLJDL7MAC2ANICQ22IE.jpg?auth=e750ff4a74344b313b5dd166f1df98a5f44bc8ab7cd2652a8f1c6e5e4f5ffa3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5004&amp;height=3336</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Officials warn that weather could impact commuters on the way home Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-hitting-meetings-individual-approach-FLG3E7UP2REEBFCGRM3PRC5VSI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:00:03.549Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T14:00:03.549Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Orioles’ new approach to hitting meetings gives players more responsibility]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZX346XGTDRGSTJ4N23VJELX6FM.jpg?auth=56cae19f57700e9c9c61de5d3f1203c736e7f279aedc9cad9948ce4ee684301c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3272&amp;height=2181</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, second from right, watches from the dugout during Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/fred-cogswell-baltimore-county-school-principal-36FFVDRDLVA5HLXSANWDX5PQTA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T13:35:41.711Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T13:35:41.711Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fred Cogswell, longtime Baltimore County schools administrator, dies at 83]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Obituaries and deaths,Obituary]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VXW23THUANAOTOCJ66SMBIYXUE.jpg?auth=b36f23352e33a538d7922aa9b4a04db8d1baafd1d4b29076f17bb23df4bb350d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2800&amp;height=2831</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fred Cogswell.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/prince-georges-county-executive-assault-G7E6RO3FO5ECPIRSJO5GZXYK6I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T13:12:05.184Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T13:12:05.184Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s spokesperson accused of assault in office scuffle]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7SPF4FPDIRFJZDIPBNPHMX6HDQ.jpg?auth=d3b7580fbe6b90237ef2eb6de3a6268dba6496000267f9aa1bccad235b820436&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3440&amp;height=2295</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo, which houses the Prince George’s County executive’s office.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-beat-cleveland-guardians-6-3-cade-cavalli-W2NUX5R4SZEKFN4Y5W34V5HJJQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T13:05:06.039Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T13:05:06.039Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals’ pitching staff continues fine form to run winning streak to 4 games]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JWM6XMOU7ZCLVK64NG5PDWHOLU.jpg?auth=5c99026fb89547d133556b61427e45c59e6d3a3cd096bcd3512a9e4011b49a42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli pitches during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-beat-tampa-bay-rays-6-1-KJXZW5HB3BCUPNGE7MF5FXB4SY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T12:59:48.126Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T12:59:48.126Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles hit on all phases in a win over the Rays]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/H6EIZBXJPZB35APATGLYLGZH4Q.jpg?auth=6b27d084757aa6f85dffdfd41d56860cf32fd0c34ab53e212d375f3a01e9dc03&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles designated hitter Jeremiah Jackson scores a run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/baltimore-missed-connections-flower-mart-U7L5IEA6IJCGFGU7PGVHPPG2NI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T11:00:04.608Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T11:00:04.608Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Charmed: Baltimore’s missed connections, told by you]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Charmed missed connections]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XDVDYFUEJRBBJDCWNTBKCVAPSU.jpg?auth=3cb4f0a6843d567b58c792c73c0fb3a69ff15cf58ee867ff81ddd3edcc076323&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3551&amp;height=2000</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/baltimore-vacant-homes-mayor-brandon-scott-WBBQTX6NEVGYJNEMHIQ2MJAYWE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T09:30:01.353Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T09:30:01.353Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Only part of Baltimore’s progress on vacant homes is national news]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Vacant homes,Housing,Baltimore City,Baltimore City Council,Brandon Scott,Wes Moore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OHSC24LMBFCJNOZ5Q5GQ7GPFMU.JPG?auth=c6f5a950d6cb886c316a5b6d5b1809808589c547ade15e35eeda01f1755559bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7641&amp;height=5094</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A home on Chilton Street in Baltimore appears to be vacant but isn’t included in the city’s count. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/sexual-assault-survivor-legal-fight-scott-shellenberger-baltimore-county-EXJXCGMMIZEG7NAVXDBONFMMWM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T09:30:01.162Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T09:30:01.162Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A woman fights for Baltimore County to prosecute her alleged rapist]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N6OZUK2XPBFDBCUDC3CGEA4V2Y.JPG?auth=343f35453652748a76165559326cade4638fb05649d0449bb8097fb39dcaf5b4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7238&amp;height=4825</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Attorney Robbie Leonard said in court that the case included unusual circumstances in that his client, whom The Banner is identifying only by her middle name, Shukura, was discriminated against because of her gender and her race.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/greektown-baltimore-restaurants-food-karellas-cafe-YK3KNEHLVJHC7N6U4BBWFQJLBY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T09:30:00.49Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T09:30:00.49Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Karellas Cafe helps keep Greektown’s dining culture alive]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Bars,Greektown]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HTU3VE3QLZD5DKNCDCJ7PDUQEI.jpg?auth=cd7fbaa6f0b582435f3625633dda8248160f463f7c521bd582a1d7a3b96127e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One of Karellas Cafe’s signature dishes is their grilled octopus drizzled in vinegar and olive oil. They’re also known for their tzatziki, hummus and tyrokafteri, which can be eaten with pita.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/mcps-psychologists-social-workers-budget-cuts-YQFH7XK5N5ESXEVQA2BX64RZFI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T09:30:00.994Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T09:30:00.994Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[They respond to students in crisis. Soon, they could lose their jobs.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IYLYITBIAJC53LRMP4JWFED2AA.jpg?auth=1e554ea91607bc36298edef040890d9716d4eab23777949ae25f456a2db4499a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5945&amp;height=3963</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/retro-pizza-hut-oxon-hill-3NRS52PO55CLHGXI4ATPXZ5E4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T02:12:12.94Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T02:12:12.94Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland’s ‘retro’ Pizza Hut only sort of exists in Oxon Hill]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6M7BMV74MFHD5PFS2DAHCBPDAM.jpg?auth=ab1a4e04c92dbd08e7be1e9c730f0363dd33db5bceeab2abdf8a72b2fd1547fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pizza Hut in Oxon Hill was touted as Maryland’s lone retro outpost in operation. But the dining room was still closed as of lunchtime Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/calvert-hall-crash-fatal-cockeysville-rugby-team-FA2ZZICFQFAGRCOX3DFMLYAHWY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T00:55:36.927Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T00:55:36.927Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Calvert Hall teen who lost arm in Baltimore County crash finds support]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LKE6LBXR5VAUBO7B4Z4MQZWCZY.JPG?auth=c9625b15e6c4f7b27a9cc136bf852754b959ff87eb033eae6893145fc582a4b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Teammates surround Calvert Hall rugby player and deadly car crash survivor Liam O’Donoghue after winning the MIAA JV championship game against Archbishop Spalding this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/sonny-rollins-jazz-music-obituary-JQI47F32IBCURHDO6AAOCQGERU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T00:50:20.635Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T00:50:20.635Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Obituaries and deaths]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZFINK6VZDRBGJHSGNF5VFV4REU.jpg?auth=0d72852fd7465a1c25546691cf779b58facdd211cc0f189d50c43beb6c3d69bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3003&amp;height=1922</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sonny Rollins performs during a concert in Tokyo in 2010. The legendary jazz saxophonist died Monday at his home in Woodstock, New York at age 95.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/donald-trump-walter-reed-medical-visit-RNASYIMJIZBHFKVHSX3EM3LWQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T23:04:17.952Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T23:04:17.952Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump wraps up medical visit to Walter Reed amid health concerns]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UTYHZVHV35FFDD5QAVE53DNR4Y.jpg?auth=5f21c0b5e718f42a58611558e4ecf5096e504148544bd97545b2e06693f698d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4384&amp;height=2923</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump departs Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-county-melatonin-maidens-choice-P5UKR42PVREU7E63RCA5BTASRI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T22:34:41.765Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T22:34:41.765Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County teacher accused of giving students melatonin]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TBDHOOZQHVDXBG5XPXZJZZLDTY.jpg?auth=4c5df07a078455561caf6f48e90c08bc5c7f27333a732794ad4ba853c55ceee6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4834&amp;height=3223</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tiffany Council is suing Baltimore County Public Schools, claiming a staff member gave her child melatonin without parental consent.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-county-volunteer-firefighter-sexual-assault-IYIGWMVUK5BMVMSDAS2J7HW5KQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T22:29:53.251Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T22:29:53.251Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County volunteer firefighter charged in sexual assault of colleague]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A537K6257JHPRE6C2Z6PLA4NOE.jpg?auth=8e0340a36c12055c85e8343c7e21682f002ed31e220584c39f327541c6514853&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5643&amp;height=3762</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Xavier Dove, 27, was arrested last week and charged with sexual assault of a woman he worked with as a volunteer firefighter in Baltimore County, police said.

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-colton-cowsers-can-seize-a-role-after-seizing-his-walkoff-moments-YS6Z3E76PZA57PLS34DXQIZVM4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T20:55:19.932Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T20:55:19.932Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles’ Colton Cowser can seize a role after seizing his walk-off moments]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LBKQDE6GEZHGLN6OTZACYQNZGY.jpg?auth=9b564f6d0afa2ff9cf1d0bed08efb5eee95b1637b060776d28f61004726532d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4482&amp;height=2988</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles right fielder Colton Cowser rounds the bases after hitting a game-winning home run in the 13th inning of Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-rays-colton-cowser-13th-inning-VK6AFXORYZDE7N66TR3NZVFCSY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T20:51:15.731Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T20:51:15.731Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Colton Cowser has 2 walk-off homers in as many days]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IEW2QFIIJZCZDNS4EOJ36RUIFQ.jpg?auth=c86bdd88e439bce34891df025b43979abafc10e010d89eece89c1bd236f5ae6c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3754&amp;height=2503</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) reacts after hitting a game-winning home run in the 13th inning of Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-police-sniper-no-charges-fatal-shooting-D43QPCYZAVCKBEEYQXZ6TFOLU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T20:48:14.982Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T20:48:14.982Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Police SWAT sniper won’t be charged after fatal shooting]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Department,Anthony Brown,Maryland Attorney General,Shooting,Policing,University of Maryland Medical System]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZFIRP3RCKBHUPCAZYPQPTUWZB4.jpg?auth=b3dbbe40862ec51ef6916a5767977732b38f759d58835fb9fb5390cf85956053&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1446&amp;height=964</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A still image from body camera footage shows the scene as a Baltimore SWAT sniper who in March fatally shot a man who had fired at officers, hitting one, while holding women hostage in Northwest Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-tyler-oneill-struggles-6YZSF3LK2RFUNLG2GQRRSKHBEQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T19:11:16.461Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T19:11:16.461Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles podcast: Why Tyler O’Neill likely isn't going anywhere soon]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Banner Baseball Show,Baltimore Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CFIL2Y7JAZHFFKCTZYHTZNXC3U.png?auth=d36c7a99528baa6d15c458a959292a5ef3cb22eb5d71314742d52c4c5861b2e5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/bowie-state-university-layoffs-HKIF23KBNFFIBIMWQOQ2JMIJMA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T17:39:23.451Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T17:39:23.451Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bowie State University raised nearly $130 million. Now it’s planning layoffs.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BRAE6O6UDJA6DIN5LMZPZZWCYY.JPG?auth=73340d1eb6bdea68c0fb50d4206b4e8368d044d21939a00af5d27f4d44af4587&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bowie State University President Aminta Breaux speaks on campus during a town hall this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-wild-card-postseason-chances-ZVN3ZNZDTRHRJCV3F6BEUEUUNE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T17:30:56.541Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T17:30:56.541Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[An unusually tight wild card race gives the O's hope ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZDNSZ7TUX5AG3H4GBIDD5XL6DM.jpg?auth=911e2137a26cc31d62afd162ab3bd4c2e3703e5e5e2f7b372365b66534e32521&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2267&amp;height=1510</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles right fielder Colton Cowser, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting the game-winning home run in the 13th inning of Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-budget-vote-tax-increase-RCE34Z5QNBFCDENFC6JEIEX64Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T16:19:21.424Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T16:19:21.424Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Five things to know about Montgomery County’s budget]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NZ5C442L5FHAPICOPCSRYGZSCU.JPG?auth=a32d61866d7a55cd90db030e6c09efa9fbadc23098f1a836b738af08e6df7d5b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A December meeting of the Montgomery County Council in the Montgomery County Council Office Building in Rockville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/preakness-148-returns-saturday-may-20-featuring-a-live-performance-by-bruno-mars-3CULHQDWKJEU5CS64FHGK6XRBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T16:11:44.419Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T16:11:44.419Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Preakness 148 returns Saturday, May 20 featuring a live performance by Bruno Mars.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xAppleNews,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,Sponsored Content,xSCrecirc]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NILGMFQNORHJBMQF4JGQE6FRV4.jpg?auth=4dc8418049b7e4692672e4e08f4eed3f2206bd2c3ece30458e8559b3628e513e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Preakness 148 will take place at Pimlico Race Course from Friday to Saturday, May 19-20, featuring world-class racing, entertainment, and hospitality.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/gary-lamp-guy-baltimore-small-business-26WKOFZXDRB5ZAJ5V6NOXFPRNE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T15:19:40.034Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T15:19:40.034Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In Good Company: Gary Black repairs lamps from North Baltimore home]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[In Good Company,Rosebank]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WT3SHKETQVEXZEOKWBCPNZ7W4Q.JPG?auth=48d635be21ae90fef5adb0fc36e69edbaeef399fa739a7a02f60f0548231cb6c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gary Black, a retired sound engineer, repairs a lamp from the 1930s in his basement workshop.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/body-mystery-franklin-roosevelt-daniels-baltimore-inner-harbor-YPP2HQ6LUFC5HDW4XHYEMWE2CA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T14:53:51.157Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T14:53:51.157Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pulled from the Inner Harbor, a Maryland man reveals his secrets]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Chesapeake Bay,Inner Harbor]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M5P3DYJPDNCKJGCNV2DQ2IXG7I.JPG?auth=11787bcdba2b75196ea5b40c418b25456181235742ed3b5defd242793b8c3bbc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore City Fire and the Baltimore City Police Underwater Recovery Team pull a Silver Cab from the Inner Harbor last July.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/montgomery-county/montgomery-county-council-at-large-UQEFYXBIKRCNHCWJFEYUAGMIHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T14:53:35.577Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T14:53:35.577Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County Council At-Large: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Montgomery County,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6NXT3CK27FCORNOOZJJR34MNLQ.png?auth=8a651460d389c7ef230d6f81713b62f690be92c87dedcf15198fcb744d06d077&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/delegates/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-23-3FU32OFMYVEZFM2KSHHEWS6EZM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T13:18:02.858Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T13:18:02.858Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland House of Delegates District 23: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/jones-falls-art-project-expressway-interstate-FQOFEWHM5BA67DGXOD4FLWCXT4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T13:00:03.785Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T13:00:03.785Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Could Baltimore unearth the Jones Falls? An art project imagines it in 2076. ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DV5RLXQ2DVGGDHR77TVFJONVEU.jpg?auth=1776f32e5f5b708def71cd431bd137928ee4d849b90dd94207bbf36fade7d2e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Co-organizers of “Confluence: Reimagining Baltimore’s Waterways,” from left, Bruce Willen, Anand Pandian, and Lee Davis at Area 405. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-guardians-TYUYK7VREJCZRBOD77DCIS4FCE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T12:59:27.129Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T12:59:27.129Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals explode for 6 home runs in rout over Guardians]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/55OHUDZX7JHCVOGV672ZGCWN7A.jpg?auth=4d1a9e2ad73c480ccb08164422235ef52e2ce0c4c5d4141af59ab8502770b4e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4139&amp;height=2755</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia Jr., right, watches his two-run single off Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Logan Allen as catcher Patrick Bailey looks on during the sixth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/howard-county/howard-county-council-district-1-UP7A5JXDCRBO7EWDTHKM7IL6FI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T12:24:00.139Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T12:24:00.139Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Howard County Council District 1: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Howard County,Howard County Council,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WAIPQ7IKJBARXJMRMBWYWZWA2M.png?auth=eb11e4f5fae431ec9f08ba7c5aa4e57a25ca4d819a2b5e113111672a3b1ff789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/us-military-strikes-iran-JFBUXRJ775GX7MHPCQFG77O6LQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T10:24:41.783Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T10:24:41.783Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes in Iran]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JKT5N7MAABCPRJTHNQQ5IR63TE.jpg?auth=fea5c608cb625f9aa5ab5cd0bafd3cfe6d526fd58d9d03b282af6d7468600c3a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2175&amp;height=1450</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations are “proceeding nicely,” while reiterating that fighting would resume if no deal is reached.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/black-birders-week-dc-bird-alliance-maria-elena-montero-NVG4YM4FEVAIPGJT3DXZDOKW64/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T09:30:00.667Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T09:30:00.667Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Black bird watchers are celebrating their love out loud]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QORXLUDLJ5AZ7KWDZ4HSSI2WWI.jpg?auth=4833cf9cfc0df6db6513f835f0a6d009d04eacea66ea8d2c8a37b08c8eb5983f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=900&amp;height=600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[María-Elena Montero, president of the DC Bird Alliance, is celebrating Black Birders Week: an annual event that aims to raise awareness about and celebrate the Black birding community.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/us-house/md-1/us-congressional-district-1-maryland-3WNURWSBZZBKPHBSTB4LBI45UE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T20:30:57.031Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T20:30:57.031Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. Congressional District 1: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xGoogleNews,xAppleNews,xRecirculation,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xPublicFeeds,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YVENENMSRREDTFEBDMU5VIEMTY.png?auth=3a8b25aab1b2fa5686a828044d90c3922a4344002aee57642c50fc45be8f09ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Congress]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/pocomoke-river-state-park-lifeguard-shortage-pool-KWK5CPYL3NFBTCEV2CLSWMH4PI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T19:56:26.787Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T19:56:26.787Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A lifeguard shortage will keep an Eastern Shore pool closed]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Parks,Swimming,Eastern Shore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7MXSNRRBU5E73ARSJYYMASMPE4.jpg?auth=5c146741ecbdd1e11fe6dd53f3a6395ff25d82ab07d7c60c5ffaa3284b8412fa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lifeguard job would have paid $17.35 an hour. But ranger Marc Heim said only one person applied.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/howard-county-veterans-memorial-BA3ALLWLLFFYFMR75EV3T7BC6Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T19:47:36.245Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T19:47:36.245Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Howard County monument honors military veterans’ service]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews,Howard County,Memorial Day]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MA3FSJTSEBAZXH6LXGEBNDBOEQ.jpg?auth=43565568b7f234e7d71c31e0f53ba4d2e3ddf1827b84fdc769fe5866c674b90a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8064&amp;height=4536</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Veterans and community leaders held a press event earlier this month to open and dedicate the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument at Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey Park in downtown Columbia.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/donald-trump-iran-war-N5TFYUGSWJDZZHEGLT6PRQMGZA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T19:15:12.309Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T19:15:12.309Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What we know and don’t know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,United States Department of Defense,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Q55JFR5RW5H2ROC4V2NKCXODZY.jpg?auth=321dbc49e1e6cdd7d85a73da5f7c9f1ca92552104608c06773f259ebb6837a6a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8423&amp;height=5615</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House earlier this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/maryland-memorial-day-36HOXFNBCVFW7FDPIVCHKURYYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T14:51:52.454Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:51:52.454Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Memorial Day,United States Department of Defense]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E7U6LF7M3ZBQNOMANZA2QEY45U.jpg?auth=d08c0f83d73b437a8f95dbd1021ae02fc348ce520be703f1b458cf5dfd12ccee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Flags placed by members of the Young Marines and Girl Scouts marking the gravesites of veterans at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/religion/pope-leo-xiv-slavery-apology-CXH3HCL2OVDXXLDOL4BC2DBBHE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T13:43:42.145Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T13:43:42.145Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican’s role in slavery]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AKPVULKB2NHTPKLJQIJEHTFBHU.jpg?auth=a3c88dc6004341f596c70c9ea4694409fe2bcf1f50c5cd19f979920370fc6089&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4132&amp;height=2755</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The sweeping manifesto is about safeguarding humanity in an era of increasing reliance on artificial intelligence. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-afghan-high-school-graduation-XEZ5IBMZ2FDGHGJMFKBJQLJOTY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T09:30:01.122Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:30:01.122Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Kabul to Hyattsville, this valedictorian gives thanks]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Hyattsville]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6AT3LTILNZHGNFX6QXKF2ZCKG4.jpg?auth=f63edf9e3558173e6ca00fd1bbcc51e9f0bd65baf7a72c1b9c7bc3ff12c39dba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Khatira Rustami with her siblings Amir and Maryam and mother, Rahima, after her graduation from International High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/sean-duffy-great-american-road-trip-gas-iran-AWRKPT6OCNBXVEFDR5YZDOXPJ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T09:30:01.169Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:30:01.169Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sean Duffy wants you to take a summer road trip. With these gas prices?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Travel,Transportation]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DQSPGP6RKBCAFBP43ZLKDSHFKA.jpg?auth=560ab396a137356c7fda0d0be2b24c66e7b2d8cd8838a34c7fcad0336c44eb06&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3539&amp;height=2360</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/wingspan-board-games-silver-spring-montogomery-county-B64V4ME53BB3BLAISPSUUS2PEA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T09:30:01.024Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:30:01.024Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wingspan: This popular board game was created in Silver Spring]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E2HQXLLAARBLPNX3KQND2SS3VY.jpg?auth=5d98f6aea28b00a7c0a62ac8f44ce90559c74d78bc6e9944fe4b170bc2cc34d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wingspan designer Elizabeth Hargrave, left, play-tests an untitled sorting board game project at her home in Silver Spring with fellow designers Dominic Crapuchettes and Connie Vogelmann.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-braves-series-finale-foster-griffin-TKWDN4G6HNE3DLEEINE2EFVYLE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T02:22:08.452Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:22:08.452Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals’ 2-1 victory clinches series win against division-leading Braves]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Nationals,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XNYTE426RBE27HTF5SSMUYDUKU.jpg?auth=74e3d0523696674fb7f55fc87a6e623ef5037d5e74f7c2802b840e7027feacfd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3092&amp;height=2061</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Foster Griffin allowed three hits and struck out six in six shutout innings Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-tigers-doubleheader-5KYACFZJ6NGEXOKRLRTHUTY2FY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T01:50:36.886Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:50:36.886Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles: Cowser hits walk-off home run as Orioles split with Tigers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Pete Alonso,MLB,Gunnar Henderson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WZKYYMYWLNADBLM4LFWHF2F5OA.jpg?auth=ce8e103ac24188234c5a639c47f5c0f5439bbd3e93801e013948238b441b72e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7033&amp;height=4658</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Colton Cowser gets doused by teammates after his home run to win Game 1 of Sunday’s doubleheader at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/who-is-nasire-best-alleged-white-house-shooter-killed-secret-service-DJ2CR6XFCREWHBEAUA2WBHAK4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T01:26:09.841Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:26:09.841Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who is Nasire Best? Alleged White House shooter was Dundalk HS grad]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U3WNR5OUT5GSFCD47FIPAFYABI.jpg?auth=00ea6fd15b74654d7dc6ca10c16fe74d23f88559f062275589f69dcfda49b6be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nasire Best in 2024, a year after he graduated from Dundalk High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-jake-irvin-injured-list-shoulder-strain-7EXNASYMNBAN7LXHQ3XCIYY3UI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T19:10:17.605Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-24T19:10:17.605Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals: Pitcher Jake Irvin (shoulder) lands on injured list]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Nationals,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BN2XZDHZ75CTDLL4FIEODQSSEE.jpg?auth=e53a326b907f0ac026e6b27828e2b6916c7b31ae0976a3c25ab563cbf3f57025&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5044&amp;height=3363</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jake Irvin has a 5.23 ERA in 51 2/3 innings.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/tigers-orioles-game-postponed-by-rain-NEEMYX2I3VFMDGLTB2G73RSQ5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T16:20:25.323Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-24T16:20:25.323Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tigers-Orioles game postponed by rain]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PGNJBDNI7ZEELJTWSLI3GAQ2XM.jpg?auth=57607cf22fefd9c7e00218cf5a5e91407c1f59ef9d01d2f22c6cf252fbf0344a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5440&amp;height=3626</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Orioles and Tigers played through rain Friday night at Camden Yards. Saturday’s gagme was postponed.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/shots-fired-near-white-house-JEWGGTKH3VHL7C6XUZHVMFYMKA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T16:19:24.985Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-24T16:19:24.985Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Secret Service shoots person near White House, bystander also shot]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6FAS4LT4BJGUTKCZGKWPBLQLHU.jpg?auth=38095d894e1a1e4367d9e1b1feeeeccea64e318dade0d21611dac7879a9b8834&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5561&amp;height=3708</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A member of the Secret Service stops journalists from leaving the White House Saturday in Washington, D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/airline-miles-impacted-iran-fuel-costs-summer-fares-DPG5NUBYMFC2FCFRENKEX4JX4U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T13:01:37.582Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-24T13:01:37.582Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RH5QXD34RRBRFJR7HHEVJRPIPU.JPG?auth=366639ae6e0525889f4803a70880274fc9799c59b92f8c95ef89b7bf34cdc828&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[As jet fuel prices have jumped during the Iran war, so have the cost of airline tickets and fees for checking bags.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-state-economy-wes-moore-PCLSTWWXYBGLHIRHJ2QPE3MFEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T09:30:00.687Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-24T09:30:00.687Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2022 vs. 2026: How Maryland’s economy compares under Wes Moore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Jobs and employment,Wes Moore,Maryland Electrical Utilities,Utilities,Affordable housing,Real estate,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YXF4FLMQ3ZGM7PZMKVY6CQ2GRQ.JPG?auth=4180e8a23293e8973b364500fba19eb82fdc0fb530095e3a7e05e64066cf3ae1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6790&amp;height=4527</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore during the launch of his reelection campaign inside the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore in May. 
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-braves-dylan-crews-jorbit-vivas-jake-irvin-VZIPLZFX5FFOFGYDQYZHFGMNKY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T00:37:47.4Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-24T00:37:47.4Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dylan Crews, Jorbit Vivas homer as Nationals beat Braves 2-0]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Nationals,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZMZBLZ6GNNERTCS6GOJMGNAOKQ.jpg?auth=dd1a125e46c66553412c5920d52598f350b27109a1ccf182d51e0c4183f27ae3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1998</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dylan Crews hits a home run in the fourth inning Saturday at Atlanta.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/meet-artists-collectors-behind-artscape-2026-OHCDLB6XVJFGJJJELL6T3J7LLU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T22:15:57.182Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-23T22:15:57.182Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A MICA student: Meet the artists and collectors behind Artscape 2026.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GS3KGPMDMVAGJKVN7HONDJOR4I.JPG?auth=0ad5d7d4d76473f5655696b83369da1c44bd6ab8cff8b156c7f874a4d3bb0a06&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2167</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Artscape patrons find relief from the rainy weather Saturday at the artists tents under the Jones Falls Expressway.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/woman-killed-single-vehicle-crash-suitland-allentown-roads-prince-georges-county-4UNCKF6XNNDNHCS7IPB2PSTAIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T19:37:07.667Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-23T19:37:07.667Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Prince George’s County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Y7C6TVSVOFHORF753LTB6O7MXU.jpg?auth=05eca7fdb6a5150844fce0e0e9459e8514b7ab016b2e4eab13a68f8b1e0693cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5071&amp;height=3381</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police responded around 2:55 a.m. Saturday to the area of Suitland and Allentown roads in Suitland just north of Joint Base Andrews for a crash that left one dead and one hurt.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/vehicle-crashes-bunnys-buckets-and-bubbles-fells-point-PWD5V7XIFBD4FNRHQB3XVCMYYE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T18:40:32.499Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-23T18:40:32.499Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Speeding driver crashes SUV into Bunny’s Buckets & Bubbles]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6TR4WCNIRZAS3FWYKFLA5M7ETA.jpg?auth=26b605c74dcc73c0ecbddc050ca137fea1b5c74ec34921b4f61eee9ea91972b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=900&amp;height=1125</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A vehicle crashed into Bunny’s Buckets & Bubbles in Fells Point Friday night, leaving behind rubble and a hole in the wall.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-county-firefighter-sexual-assault-arrest-liberty-road-VJ7A3HEAQVEEVEUY6XWJEJKOTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T18:27:47.5Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-23T18:27:47.5Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County volunteer firefighter arrested in sexual assault case]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Y7C6TVSVOFHORF753LTB6O7MXU.jpg?auth=05eca7fdb6a5150844fce0e0e9459e8514b7ab016b2e4eab13a68f8b1e0693cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5071&amp;height=3381</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County police arrested a man who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman who worked with him as a volunteer firefighter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/laurelford-cockeysville-home-for-sale-DSKD3T5DQBHWBCBR27QT4MDT2Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T15:00:02.925Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-23T15:00:02.925Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[One-of-a-kind luxurious home for sale in Cockeysville]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Real estate,Housing,contributor]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UA7JOZIRHVC2REWPHYW2PBC6MI.png?auth=6ee6d5f22d68c9783a750534d69f557c503cd5c5ffb27ba3e9443a7608852663&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=719</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/md-senate/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-46-WG3DTVZXSVBMJKPCQQTQWGVB6Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T13:55:15.464Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-23T13:55:15.464Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland House of Delegates District 46: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Baltimore City,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GAOMYN3G5JBDFNSZC7E4JBLSAU.png?auth=f08559e6ce48274ce163032ce3224549174cf159be967595a21488e90549ec33&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Baltimore City]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/buc-ees-new-location-stafford-virginia-near-maryland-OALXOUX6IRHGBIUVFRDPWTBV6U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T09:30:00.503Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-23T09:30:00.503Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Buc‑ee’s fans are getting a second Virginia location]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3BWDBA5D7VCJNHN63JCO5IGTC4.png?auth=398c3d4521dd2cebb9dff0347355741d2a27f27b5dfd56dfb29d2c8e0c6a9a21&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2332&amp;height=1554</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A still from a video recording shows a community member addressing the Stafford County Board of Supervisors during a meeting to debate a proposed Buc-ee’s in the county.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/robert-macmeekin-mark-thomas-ryan-shooting-baltimore-county-WV5ZSCPZ5ZDR7FDO7UPJIXRP2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T09:30:00.597Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-23T09:30:00.597Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the fatal shooting of a prominent Baltimore County lawyer unfolded]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TZV7YCGGYRAF5NCJ5VLSQ53E7A.jpg?auth=fe462d4e5ff4c7f48e5c270f92b3da9b22760d71d8f976a363682a66b7afb7f7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After Alexandra MacMeekin Ryan sought a protective order against her husband following allegations of domestic violence, authorities say her father, prominent Timonium attorney Robert MacMeekin, was fatally shot at his Phoenix home.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/bill-passano-jr-waverly-press-williams-wilkins-obituary-AAWV7K2JBJFQJJ3RLXRNUSBQJU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T09:30:00.555Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-23T09:30:00.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bill Passano Jr., former publishing executive and lifelong sailor, dies at 97]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Obituaries and deaths,Obituary]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3VKYISFJO5FOHBPHX7KTNKXL24.jpg?auth=226b90166d9b24a295002b118e2eb9a1c0cc16c866a38dd2a6beba0d35bf4246&amp;smart=true&amp;width=912&amp;height=911</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bill Passano.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-braves-walk-off-loss-HTDL4UJQKZHFJAMHL2J4W6VGAQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T03:49:09.614Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-23T03:49:09.614Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals’ rally falls short in walk-off loss to Braves]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Nationals,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CILXNRISX5ALJEXHVANW2A6P5I.jpg?auth=a72d31feabad7ff362105fc8193054a831d03428ca5d12913c87b2d6d19b1bb9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4493&amp;height=2528</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nationals’ Dylan Crews steals second base as the throw eludes Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim in the third inning Friday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-tigers-jackson-holliday-home-run-PLG4WTEPRRDIHABGYXNJAW2QOQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T03:30:53.132Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-23T03:30:53.132Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jackson Holliday’s long-enough home run is key in Orioles’ rainy win vs. Tigers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Pete Alonso,Jackson Holliday,Camden Yards,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2WDA3JVPLJHF7JJXMBDSNDG2DA.jpg?auth=a2b10630f40f670cdf7337f9b632cc14e77a04bbbd45e1adfadd3849a3f67951&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5499&amp;height=3666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jackson Holliday rounds second Friday night on his two-run homer in the fourth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-redistricting-special-session-6WVGOLQ6JRAAJHUTDEN5TZX4GA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T00:32:13.654Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-23T00:32:13.654Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland moves closer to special session on congressional redistricting]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Bill Ferguson,Maryland General Assembly]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E4UWMRRYLFDHNAUQYWVOLCTDEQ.jpg?auth=df9b1c198ec2648f12d8d1f4b8395d87dfe35d51ba4767f60916568ef6d103c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4068&amp;height=2712</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senate President Bill Ferguson says he’s having “active conversations” about bringing lawmakers back to Annapolis to take up redistricting.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/wes-moore-immigration-trump-275INAPBONHIFBSCBM57UA5S3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T22:47:24.092Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-22T22:47:24.092Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Moore won’t sign immigration bills, but lets them become law]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BZSQMA6P3BBHHACNY6W2DHZT4U.JPG?auth=eb0dee19d5a4b5211420597249e25be7d1932a5f6e60840000dab6eeb00ddc25&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore speaks before signing Senate Bill 245 and House Bill 444 in February, ending Maryland’s 287(g) program, which deputized local law enforcement officers to act as federal immigration agents.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/joe-biden-maryland-democratic-gala-politics-SWWIV6MH3FDIFMPP3UXB6ZXOQQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T22:34:28.419Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-22T22:34:28.419Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former President Joe Biden to headline Maryland Democrats’ gala]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Joe Biden,Donald Trump,Wes Moore,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns,Democratic Party,Republican Party]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/REZJ3CQYBFEZRDAXST5JCPLEFA.jpg?auth=b1694678159877f81004853c9a10d8eb046611ed5c674c9312596324a8c039ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3757&amp;height=2513</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former President Joe Biden speaks to the South Carolina Democratic Party in February. He’s scheduled to headline the Maryland Democratic Party’s annual gala next month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/emmetson-zeah-murder-teens-sentencing-mall-columbia-TV23APJWVFGLRK732XW6DPQOV4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T19:59:33.287Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-22T19:59:33.287Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Emmetson Zeah sentenced for murders near The Mall in Columbia]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County Police Department,Columbia MD,Shooting,Homicides]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R6DRIDML2NA6HBFXYYFO5SKRFU.jpg?auth=5c2c0767e8bb7231b1c878b2157464fc286a62628fdd7c6ad23d4e6edc68d15a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3997&amp;height=2665</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard County State’s Attorney Rich Gibson Jr., right, speaks after Emmetson Zeah was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 70 years in the fatal shootings of two teens near The Mall in Columbia in 2025. Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Dillon Yeung is at left.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/kilmar-abrego-garcia-human-smuggling-charges-dismissed-MBBYWVXGHJBR3HJHOCK2BSOSDA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T19:49:11.645Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-22T19:49:11.645Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Ábrego García]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YFTMIXSW3RDDPDTVEUMR4TD74U.jpg?auth=b6cd5998bf6b5f60c7b984158042e536de91411c45bacfc8d655bcc3c7fbeeac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3920&amp;height=2613</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kilmar Abrego Garcia, center, and his wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura, behind left, arrive at the federal courthouse on Feb. 26, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/annapolis-housing-lawsuit-settlement-52XXBAPE7ZAWLHEEN7GEAAWCRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T19:33:55.184Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-22T19:33:55.184Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Annapolis reaches tentative $15M settlement in housing lawsuits]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Annapolis,Housing,lawsuit]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SVDA4FZKAZCMLLUOXKKMLOINJA.jpg?auth=92b22dd07701419d27d7a80796e7ca2e5506d941ccd9440e1b3d011e82a1facd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6607&amp;height=4405</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The city of Annapolis agreed to a $15 million settlement in two housing discrimination lawsuits.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-police-crime-gun-violence-police-shooting-RQIEMK7DOJA3VGXK7JRVOIMZ24/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T19:28:22.414Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-22T19:28:22.414Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Video shows man run toward and fire gun at Baltimore Police officers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Q7GTBVVFS5BZHODMQOITUTZBXY.png?auth=c9978b4f716f5e71ae1c0d1ef706eb482ffef19ca21def2d4651305a5e6c8dce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2110&amp;height=1187</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In a still from released body camera footage, Baltimore Police officers opened fire on the Louis Jackson, who had run at Officer Sharod Watson and fired a revolver at him during an apparent mental health crisis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/morgan-state-university-enrollment-hosuing-IFJKOR6RRZAZBFWKKA4R56GHTE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T19:12:55.037Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-22T19:12:55.037Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morgan State University adds more housing after boost in enrollment]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KD65FD34JVBSTES3GLVA2UJ3IE.JPG?auth=90fd2adf5c0a767ae8d1cf1ef2c188848a23ab6757d3e9330a32cb0aff5e00b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morgan State is leasing housing at two apartment complexes to add beds for 314 students.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/anti-weaponization-fund-maryland-defendants-jan-6-insurrection-3SVTNCNOFNEYTGN3B3N3TVIQEQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T18:12:09.999Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-22T18:12:09.999Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Jan. 6 defendants react to DOJ's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund']]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[U.S. Capitol,January 6 United States Capitol attack,National Guard,Donald Trump,Chris Van 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County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KPOGIJGCGBHSLIV6U2TEJ6JD7Q.jpg?auth=06abcee0934bb494e4d643a2bfffca604ee1534b1530d54b08546f1e73f100e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Surveillance photos released by police show a suspect accused of property damage in Washington, D.C., including throwing a keg through the front window of a business on the 3300 block of M Street Northwest.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/pickles-smoothie-king-LWMXEMWYV5CB5DMF72VMF5OQQM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T16:48:30.717Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-22T16:48:30.717Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pickles are great. Pickle smoothies are where I draw the line.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AKE2AJBIW5FBZKKBRY5J4Z2CEU.jpg?auth=e151c82310ec843a2cb0c363e0623be595a28096d590fbf274040e9b1ad930bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=3780</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smoothie King debuted a pickle smoothie with Grillo’s Pickles. The briny beverage joins similar recent collaborations including pickle beer from PBR and Grillo’s-flavored Liquid I.V.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/baltimore-city/baltimore-city-states-attorney-4EXJ3AF6LBCRZNZTFCAQAYMHPQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T16:43:50.311Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-22T16:43:50.311Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore City State’s Attorney: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GAOMYN3G5JBDFNSZC7E4JBLSAU.png?auth=f08559e6ce48274ce163032ce3224549174cf159be967595a21488e90549ec33&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Baltimore City]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/nascar-champion-kyle-busch-dead-41-W4ZAZKBTGFEX3KEI43D4EKKB6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T15:07:53.718Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-22T15:07:53.718Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at 41, NASCAR says]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3CEUEJZOPJHLNL5QS2DNH6MXEU.jpg?auth=9c0a565794d61ab3161d1f69161cd8d555942a13e8c61483ec580d70706d3472&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6690&amp;height=4460</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying that Kyle Busch died after being hospitalized. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>