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Now, ICE is moving to deport her.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigrants,Immigration,Key Bridge collapse,CASA,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Brandon Scott]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SBRQSA4QLBE3TJ7ULY24UFHAZA.JPG?auth=b3f7b6e4b3edb4791aec995b69eafb62f90edc18c46b913abd67aa8d559221cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zoila Guerra Sandoval faces the possibility of deportation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/joan-vassos-rockville-golden-bachelorette-pancreatic-cancer-L3NV5HH6RNDWDGTIEB6BSY4DEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T09:30:00.813Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:30:00.813Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rockville’s Joan Vassos on post-‘Golden Bachelorette’ life, cancer research and Taylor Frankie Paul]]></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/RUJKR77UTJGA3CPZOOUIDQW6PQ.JPG?auth=bcdda07082616d72be749ea0428d102d221bd2756d32a71f30a1a3e31c629abc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4392&amp;height=2928</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joan Vassos, the first star of ABC’s “Golden Bachelorette” and a longtime Rockville resident, is using her newfound platform to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research in honor of her late husband.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-react-uneven-play-fundamentals-defense-EGCLDL3OPZHEFAJJTTXMQYWNVI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T09:30:00.571Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:30:00.571Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Orioles know they’re playing uneven baseball. They’re not ready to panic.]]></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/JZKGETQRNFEVXBAIH3ZYKJA23Y.jpg?auth=c0cd7d32f090ce1b5e784c0693a072ad5c01a2dc5b853ce012e7c0b16df12a21&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles manager Craig Albernaz says the players are working on improvements daily.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/johns-hopkins-university-research-grants-in-jeopardy-JBRS7ZARNBHDXPCPW44TYS4WTY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T09:30:00.743Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:30:00.743Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Johns Hopkins’ funding squeeze isn’t over — and it’s threatening lifesaving research]]></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/QA3L4JKPVJETJAXHFFFFX24WE4.jpg?auth=32cc3c9ed3a4e653964d1ca38f1e0d4e7de3583e7260bdfd4098da904023f1a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Johns Hopkins leaders and scientists warn that drops in federal research grant funding threaten the future medical breakthroughs, the state’s economic health, and the nation’s global leadership in scientific research.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/anne-arundel-county-liquor-board-of-license-commissioners-reform-FU5V4ARIX5EQHF2JAHWC26S24Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T09:30:00.849Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:30:00.849Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel liquor board reform ends decades-old patronage perk]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Anne Arundel County,Legislation (bills, laws, ordinances)]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QHR25PWL6FC2TAOXIN3RWXE77M.jpg?auth=ba0e8fd3612458e376b5ff4880efab254ad626a322f48cfd2388bc9d2b486cc2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4080&amp;height=3072</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Board of License Commissioners regulates most alcohol sales in Anne Arundel County. Legislation awaiting the governor’s signature would expand it from three to five members.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/darnestown-home-for-sale-farm-F3EBGVYG4VH5RAC5IKG3PVKVVI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T09:30:00.824Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:30:00.824Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5-acre Darnestown home for sale with a hobby farm]]></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/S3SI6ZLOQVGI7BFT53K35G6DIM.png?auth=a34812adf3f2505da824195833a00a98e740e2be191c26039f4d5e7169b5aba1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1023&amp;height=767</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/baltimores-domino-sugars-sign-turns-75-L4DDSPSC4FDWDJJGIGHOSR2754/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T09:30:01.608Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:30:01.608Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Domino Sugars sign turns 75. Meet the company that’s keeping it shining.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YRNSQVUA7FGNRMQA7T4OE7TXDE.JPG?auth=ad5ea845c73decc558a34e5ece5f69775f1a945d537b243e0e59326797164208&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Domino Sugars sign has been a part of Baltimore’s skyline since 1951.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/lupe-fiasco-rapping-baltimore-peabody-johns-hopkins-hiphop-degree-HAGWCZJUEBHOLFRYXOSBNHEUVY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T09:30:00.603Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:30:00.603Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco: Rapper talks teaching at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, AI]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[The Walters Art Museum,Hip-Hop]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/D2GHZVR3INAPBOB55F2A2GVWLI.JPG?auth=9060c26c40924cddc5ea717d691bd5cfe97c8563dcaad5faa0a19391be1e7017&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8014&amp;height=5341</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco became the first to teach rap at the Peabody Institute in the fall of 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-olaivavega-ioane-draft-XBAJYIYYIZFUTISNOSHGCELHMI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T05:32:11.163Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:32:11.163Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: Reacting to Baltimore’s selection of Vega Ioane]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Banner Ravens Podcast,Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XFLH6WEUXRAHXHPBSOH336T6YA.png?auth=58e0f4f1b71054bc7ea78d5f511b08bef413e16151872f616cb5e04d27c0332d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/commanders-nfl-draft-first-round-sonny-styles-OLFIW77R5JAQBLMSUZZNKRK3IU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T04:42:04.558Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:42:04.558Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Commanders opt for ultra-athletic LB with first-round pick]]></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/ZE7W7C6MPBDMRNTJAIEGOLLIXQ.jpg?auth=7f7c8bea2b7572d32aafe9b7b5210189cc04b5380771fe005fc37f7bf8251bc5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5208&amp;height=3472</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sonny Styles poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Hall of Fame members Lynn Swann and Jerome Bettis after being selected seventh overall by the Commanders on Thursday night in Pittsburgh.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-2026-nfl-draft-live-updates-analysis-WYLDNDGDJFGAZAS24WKQQPRH3Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T04:43:33.029Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:43:33.029Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live: Updates and analysis from the NFL draft]]></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/TUUBWZJWRNDE3KJAX7BUWDXKHE.jpg?auth=2cd6073ab35db6d4c21c5887cbd4de908e7938630e2e023f6fd837b2c0415746&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3119&amp;height=2079</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Ravens selected Vega Ioane, a guard out of Penn State, with the 14th pick of the first round.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/columbia-association-ethics-board-members-removal-M2ATXOG5CBA3XF5PISKXFSRNFU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T04:07:29.951Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:07:29.951Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 Columbia Association board members removed over alleged ethics violations]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County,Columbia MD,Columbia Association]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SRTNHPYZUFGWJAOFHBT2QV7ZNI.jpg?auth=262fd034af5b60807a601965e22ac2c9a2eb20c158c36a88a4b4caa99b135ce0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5215&amp;height=3477</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Then-Columbia Association board members Karin Emery and Eric Greenberg attend a town hall this year. They were among three board members removed for alleged ethics violations Thursday evening.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-vega-ioane-nfl-draft-rueben-bain-YUAZMEBTLZAG5EVIJUMTTLXHYE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T03:59:09.253Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:59:09.253Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens opt to protect Lamar rather than adding another pass rusher]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6JNYCSMNWVGSRL3OIBZKTNIOMQ.jpg?auth=eba2103240579d843b0556a66595d2a2e508e75c16c907349e35c4263372ba70&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5673&amp;height=3782</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Ravens passed up a promising pass rusher to select Vega Ioane, a guard from Penn State. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/2026-nfl-draft-vega-ioane-penn-state-baltimore-ravens-IOAS3G3E4BBK3GCRQO2JPEL534/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T01:43:22.098Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:43:22.098Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Vega Ioane developed into the NFL Draft’s top guard]]></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/TUUBWZJWRNDE3KJAX7BUWDXKHE.jpg?auth=2cd6073ab35db6d4c21c5887cbd4de908e7938630e2e023f6fd837b2c0415746&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3119&amp;height=2079</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vega Ioane of the Penn State Nittany Lions before a game against the UCLA Bruins in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/horse-racing/maryland-control-preakness-stakes-churchill-downs-ceo-2RPIDUZ2SJC6JLROMWHJXVXVGQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T01:29:54.715Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:29:54.715Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Churchill Downs CEO says Maryland is ‘in control’ of Preakness after licensing deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/46AOCHW6UBDRVGN6LYULGFRJCY.jpg?auth=bc481bee28eee8074860bbced5e3af7f9fe441377783a5a4c3341dd57a6f0f25&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The field leaves the starting gate in the 2025 Preakness Stakes.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-police-officers-marien-bwino-victor-figueroa-troy-horton-jones-KM2H4SXZXVGRDCEHNJ3YNZHBRQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T01:04:40.951Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:04:40.951Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 Baltimore Police officers added to state’s credibility issues list]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/I7HQSQUMAFG3REBXKO5QZRN5KM.jpg?auth=5a6db056bfccd8a6bd8faed08dc4b6b8dd50cf38ff11f1c2618170574f59bc50&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office added officers Marien Bwino, Victor Figueroa and Troy Horton-Jones to the “Do Not Call” list on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-dean-kremer-injured-list-ZFXYZASZXVF3RMQCD4NDVY3RN4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T23:26:28.858Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T23:26:28.858Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dean Kremer becomes latest Oriole to reach injured list]]></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/TE24O3UHZJC6JFMB545C5QCLFU.JPG?auth=f385d875da7131e8ea3e56688c4f67fcc7e1d3f1e7bede609136177e9dccc704&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After beginning the season in Triple-A, Dean Kremer made two starts for the Orioles before going on the injured list.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/weekend-events-maryland-tattoo-convention-stavros-halkias-S4IYOQCI2NCV3IYAR5FRB6D76Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T23:00:54.862Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T23:00:54.862Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weekend events: Baltimore Tattoo Convention, Stavros Halkias]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Theater,The Lyric,Baltimore County,CFG Bank Arena,Annapolis,sailing,Books,Fells Point,Gardening,Baltimore Convention Center,Columbia MD]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZHCLJMPPUFF3FAJF6L4QPYYVFM.jpg?auth=31a484f975a802c496474582ffcb635ef2f2092ff23a29866679f4c6f07baf47&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Diego Orbegozo, of Black Label Collective, tattoos Karl Staudinger at the 2023 Baltimore Tattoo Convention.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/2026-nfl-draft-maryland-baltimore-football-JE7X4DC6XVGQDJ6L7H5ZKRZKH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:46:13.651Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T22:46:13.651Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland has representation at all levels of the NFL draft]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Maryland Terrapins football,NFL draft]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QVQTWNGQ2FCQTD2VPAPZZQPAI4.jpg?auth=c038eb442cd92d3b805c13022d0e27fff0a04e5e716e31c2faaef70ec76dca6f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cornerback Mansoor Delane of the Louisiana State Tigers celebrates a pass defense during a game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-nfl-mock-draft-first-round-ioane-woods-bain-tyson-ISZWYM676FERZN5UZL3IR5FQ2Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:24:50.421Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T22:24:50.421Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NFL mock draft: Ravens fortify trenches in trade-filled first round]]></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/JTLIUMEQTBFRTPZV2KQ7NG64SY.jpg?auth=65b352eecb5473ab6b44cefeaab91b3ffe541433a5afc250916f9239bf934423&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5628&amp;height=3753</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Penn State guard Vega Ioane is a sensible pick for the Ravens with the 14th selection in the first round.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-police-officer-emmanuel-ricky-alston-shotgun-woman-2DTYRSP5KZEQBMPAYC3WHDDWVQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:22:32.683Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T22:22:32.683Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Police officer charged with pulling shotgun on woman]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5ENK5X324VFHBBAGDDKVVFT5KY.jpg?auth=acb3f9d60b477964de6305bb393868197ba8357d13560f46f5f3352c30383821&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6227&amp;height=4151</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police officer Emmanuel Ricky Alston, 33, was arrested Tuesday and charged with first- and second-degree assault after allegedly pulling a shotgun on a woman at his home.  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/teen-takeover-baltimore-police-responses-B5CPXREWWJH5XERD5Q4G5NB2CI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:02:08.543Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T22:02:08.543Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Inner Harbor ‘teen linkups’ spark police response. Experts worry what comes next.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Department,Richard Worley,Brandon Scott,Downtown Baltimore,Inner Harbor,Children,Social Media]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CSYIBA6IMBAXTLRR3VUVV4UMCI.png?auth=69696f17ce197ce73e2ee1941f16ec2d2e14477b93c20438d4bc0fcdcf8dc032&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After large gatherings of teenagers turned violent, Baltimore officials are vowing to crack down on parents while youth advocates say the city is lacking in resources for young people.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/columbia-association-elections-james-rouse-RI66GM3DDZCI7LYXAO5XIHTUTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:54:55.729Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:54:55.729Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Columbia’s mega homeowners association can’t get residents to vote]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Howard County,Columbia Association]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BDTURFVLAJFOXIOB3N56JP7ZDI.jpg?auth=52b172504649d61ef3ab9a9f6f1e738983f38b58758773687558054f154572e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2100</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/tournament-of-champions-bryan-voltaggio-season-7-452QZDKVGBFV7KCUPZA426Z7CU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:43:26.701Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:43:26.701Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Marylander Bryan Voltaggio wins Season 7 of ‘Tournament of Champions’]]></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/PQ2WHE76PZDHXJO7QRVZ653LVM.jpg?auth=4af99a9c107c6792e9c81d8c9ce301b00003ba3f004862fc0c00786ad6a7c3d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Host Guy Fieri and contestant Bryan Voltaggio react as Voltaggio is announced the “Tournament of Champions” Season 7 winner.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/lee-ralston-annapolis-explosives-charge-ENF5GMJIXJFKJE5M2JY4NN7FHM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:37:54.329Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:37:54.329Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Annapolis man denied bail in homemade explosives case]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Anne Arundel County Police,Department of Natural Resources]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QT5HB5N53ZBVJHGQJ6QRSOM3NU.jpg?auth=b260e08c9c99df0a817d6accb2115892caf949c1024be46d58f9afa86b187ac2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At the Anne Arundel District Court in Glen Burnie, an explosives expert said the devices that Lee Scott Wygal Ralston, of Annapolis, is alleged to have built are capable of killing a person.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-6TEQXSVDVVFKLN5CXQ26QWJ2KI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:20:45.241Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:20:45.241Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean]]></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/LAYF7YJ6UNHZ7HHR3PVBKPPNVU.jpg?auth=0d848f222f1b58fde452d18426f9bb51e4f65ac2057c7a62772e87c192b34ef5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2650&amp;height=1767</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[HBO Max, “Harry Potter,” “Top Gun,” CBS and CNN may all be placed under the control of the upstart Paramount Skydance soon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-lose-braves-7-2-PHD2MEHBORHKBD4SCFW2ZSE5MU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:09:16.137Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:09:16.137Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals fall to Braves in series finale]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Washington Nationals,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4E72RRTAI5DEBKAIRK3GSRU344.jpg?auth=4731098bd1e6e3e2afc5159a3a0bdfedc4c0c0c1d730430ecc0d481886d089f7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals right fielder James Wood rounds the bases after hitting his 10th home run of the season in the first inning Thursday at Nationals Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-police-jones-falls-body-recovery-karin-solomon-27BYBSQH2BETFBI7Q4ST3LHEMA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:05:13.409Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:05:13.409Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Police identify woman pulled from Jones Falls]]></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/JFCYKGE4IRHGTBDOCD6FTTHCHM.jpg?auth=b7e3c7b38fcdb7aaa5c9e3b54ac81bfe23eae7b1ca31901e0a0c1445b0372d11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5222&amp;height=3481</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police on Thursday identified Karin Solomon, 61, whose body was found in the Jones Falls beneath the Howard Street Bridge earlier this week after being discovered by a citizen, police said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/trump-reclassify-medical-marijuana-7S6ISCSDD5HSHKVAQFE32NGCJU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:29:44.116Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:29:44.116Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana in a historic shift]]></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/RUMXYUPG5NEWPHFDHTWL33WPKI.jpg?auth=341b95e01b2cd06e8e6a63a2c14bf724dc4cf28c06c3ef92d2282f6661b1b681&amp;smart=true&amp;width=339&amp;height=226</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An order signed by President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general shifts licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to the less strictly regulated Schedule III. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/windsor-mill-fire-apartment-complex-2IOIKVW5I5CGBCWMU2QQJMKCB4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:22:44.425Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:22:44.425Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[No injuries after 3-alarm fire at Windsor Mill apartment complex]]></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/GSKMP4XG5ZAM5FXJWNZUZR3IXY.jpg?auth=8cf66d7948bfa9fc98ff295755d82249920c9a03242c81cc31c4f1fa5d91dbb6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=800&amp;height=533</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore County Fire Department responds to an apartment fire on Brixworth Court in Windsor Mill on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/baltimore-fish-kill-vinegar-plant-jones-falls-UM3WWDXF5RF3LAR2GBFKQNKQNM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:06:10.763Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:06:10.763Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore’s old vinegar plant is no longer polluting the Jones Falls]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change,Jones Falls Area,Baltimore City,Maryland Department of the Environment]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/L4TZ2PLG4NAIHAU3X4IE4L4K6M.JPG?auth=3e899f2125b503d296d5ac113c222f09209f0c75e0fe34bdfe0afb1dd43c2d24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1851</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The international foods corporation Kerry Group, which bought Fleischmann’s Vinegar in the U.S., is demolishing the historic plant in North Baltimore. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/maryland-wineries-grapes-destroyed-frost-V2HUY4FCUZEXNPFN3CM5A3PYRA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:05:29.012Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:05:29.012Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland wineries expect millions in losses after frost]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Farming]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YADVHUJZDNF3THH5DEI2L56GFY.jpg?auth=e34295fd7c7b1eeb7e2a858530a0327d923588efc0a6c389e9f231577d563f47&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At Boordy Vineyards, employees lit fires and hired a helicopter to fly laps to mix the air in an attempt to save a portion of their vineyard from the sudden frost.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/denise-day-tristan-king-abduction-KFUGCI5UDNFFLJQBNLRUTRGTQM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:47:31.245Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:47:31.245Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prosecutors drop abduction charge against Denise Day, Tristan King’s great-aunt]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4GIFWMPNKVAZPGNVFOV5YGWMEE.jpg?auth=fcbe2b44b28f5bf5c5355197ae244990212b34e7ab75cee7fe0040a854964afa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Denise Day, right in a photo from 2015, now faces only a misdemeanor charge after allegedly helping Tristan King, left, hide for nearly six months while he was considered missing.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/snow-everest-old-town-mall-baltimore-7BEN3HDOUZBDXCU36OUFHFM72M/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:06:51.632Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:06:51.632Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore’s Snow Everest: How long will mountain of snow, dirt loom over city?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Snow storm 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/35AE7FEWIZDJ3PHJQS7KBIR22U.jpg?auth=7fb2dd44e8fb52e6072f7a225f4983b96fba8764da13e215b80ed73ce22626ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A large pile of snow in a vacant lot near the Old Town Mall was dubbed “Snow Everest” by the internet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-nfl-draft-first-round-prospects-trade-mock-eric-decosta-offensive-line-KSQK752KD5EW5CKZE7SUHWKGTI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:28:30.077Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:28:30.077Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Ravens need help in the NFL draft. What will Eric DeCosta do?]]></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/IQJGCJNZPJEO5F3SXXHRMQXHNI.jpg?auth=9444c81ac6bbb5327fa6c20a9d2ca9e66b87afe643c1302d226243d0aa4a4bf8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A rehearsal on Wednesday ahead of the NFL draft in Pittsburgh.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/navy-secretary-john-phelan-trump-leaving-2VHSXSYMNNDADHXHQQNKRME3PY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:58:38.826Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:58:38.826Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,United States Naval Academy,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/PR4Z3XTOKFBV7HZ2JU6XSRPIWQ.jpg?auth=0cf2b3c73d7c40a38ae11b7eb062c4e823c761dfa164f0388417db3719afb45f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6048&amp;height=4024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Then-Secretary of the Navy John Phelan greets Naval Academy midshipmen during a tour of the USS New York during Fleet Week New York in May. The Pentagon announced Wednesday that Phelan is leaving the job.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/baltimore-ravens-nfl-draft-new-coach-uniforms-jesse-minter-YZ6RPA2QXVHXZG6DUSJ372EL74/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:24:19.415Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:24:19.415Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens fans dare to hope ahead of 2026 NFL draft]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[NFL draft,Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3L7XMIYJI5A3XARCVSLTGMEALA.jpeg?auth=59898c18653b3c27169a8a87511801ecbd8370c4cd20abecadbcca7662ca19db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=2016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens superfan Adrianna Ebon at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-zay-flowers-fifth-year-option-extension-million-contract-MT2DKH7OKFCGFFONC2OYKFNXGY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:10:30.446Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:10:30.446Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens picking up fifth-year option on Pro Bowl WR Zay Flowers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QRCBO32SV5C6ZOMWAHQPM6ERH4.JPG?auth=c1b377a613a9fff5114559188894a08c85eb3949dc0a40e952176608f721c9e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers runs in the end zone for a touchdown in the team's Week 18 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/preserve-at-clarksville-home-for-sale-K4TSXBQOEBCT7DI6FTKQQW32RA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:00:02.446Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:00:02.446Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Beautiful brick home for sale in Clarksville]]></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/H7XCEZFKTVGQ7KL6IRHCYS5WNA.png?auth=dc3847448dbb7bdc05cfb24e0aac98e081087a1caa319edd973e0d1be7ee6625&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1152&amp;height=866</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/afro-news-tea-black-marylanders-politics-WJQ2MLJYVJBKLJUARRE5HWEN3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T14:47:48.45Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:47:48.45Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AFRO Tea: Sold-out event has become a must for Black Marylanders, politicos]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LDG3CCPF3JEQ5FOTLP4AJ674FE.jpg?auth=b2c3d1a1f00324632b74cc732eafc278c389ba197a46690cfd9418f40cb00d99&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1482&amp;height=988</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The AFRO Tea has grown to be one of the most popular events of the season for African American women and one of the most difficult-to-acquire tickets in town.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-isabel-cumming-brandon-scott-racist-post-U2CF4X2UQRHJHCEBLSRMFZRJFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T14:42:36.644Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:42:36.644Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ferguson says IG apology ‘not sufficient’ in Scott dustup]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Hall]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S2V3KO3X7NFIDFYOOVJSRSRLIE.jpg?auth=ccd499fd6dbe5ce4a1f09928b2d4d1de622535e6b6232e1db98fe25c30ca66fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6369&amp;height=4246</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming, center, apologized for posting an AI-generated image of Mayor Brandon Scott that prompted a complaint to the city’s ethics board earlier this week. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-adley-rutschman-new-swing-SFPCGS35UJGMRBF6EGB7NNH654/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T14:07:19.272Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:07:19.272Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has his ‘comfortable’ swing back]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SHOL4MFHVVACHPSWDCUEMQHPRE.JPG?auth=471df6b7026ae7fdbc261131f8f7dfbf1925ffb57b67ddf56bd2e4b8eb7bbfd0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is hitting .316 with a .948 OPS.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/montgomery-county-things-to-do-wocofest-strathmore-DTXTU5MCCRH7NPSW4RVV7ZG4IA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T13:46:23.998Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T13:46:23.998Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County things to do: WoCo Fest at Strathmore, Independent Bookstore Day, more]]></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/UDOBOCWHHFGBBGWSFOIDIQU4LM.jpg?auth=2d0d98a7130033ec30da0fe5447212fc6ef68b3258042fc5cd483425fd91e062&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[WoCo Fest will bring music, entertainment, food and workshops to The Mansion at Strathmore on Friday and Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/live-updates-orioles-royals-after-game-three-EMH33J2RAFF6VI4PMSA7YQZLNQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T13:32:22.997Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T13:32:22.997Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles defeat Royals 8-6, Anthony Nunez gets 1st save]]></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/YTIJPZOG2VH3XO5G6LVVQWLO7U.jpg?auth=c0207305b52b2bab1093314e004e1b08de66f18189a9c484fb2c0d6a5227d85c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pete Alonso is congratulated by Orioles teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of Wednesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/senate-budget-homeland-security-OKNPPJRX6ZAT7BC4S6HK43LDVY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T11:29:46.966Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T11:29:46.966Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Senate passes budget plan for ICE, Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Immigration]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FFKGQRZYSFGTJBZA7FVQIXCSSA.jpg?auth=90e868515f6c220465d689e97554506b28c358f2c1ba04091b62ded048a06185&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down since mid-February.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/school-board-montgomery-county-yang-silvestre-DYN6SB3FW5F7PFUEWE2EPB36XM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T09:30:00.919Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T09:30:00.919Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How will school board experience affect the County Council race]]></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/TO2XNUK6CNCIHH524FQGQOGBMM.jpg?auth=b9add2017faeb50079600b83463fcd9c3f5629e82397f82d5a4daadb3dd706bd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County school board members Julie Yang and Karla Silvestre are seeking higher positions in the county.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/braves-nationals-home-runs-CG72OFHSP5BTXLXJK6TZ7J6XMI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T02:40:11.365Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T02:40:11.365Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In a game defined by the long ball, the Nationals fall 8-6 to the 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/EWDOOOPR3FC3HFLYV3EQB2ILE4.jpg?auth=207109b5b200e75997d863b56de6655cb4adb4fcaabd42507dfc5857a850d46b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mauricio Dubón of the Braves forces out James Wood of the Nationals at second base during the second inning Wednesday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/dumbarton-middle-school-fight-baltimore-county-police-arrest-students-4NGHERTTTJE5VKQWLPLTDNTRMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T23:53:36.358Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T23:53:36.358Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police arrest 9 Dumbarton Middle School students over fight]]></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/E5UD2T7QGREEFOH44KCIPYRXIQ.jpg?auth=3c479110805ee2eafee030920072d9168bd89bea0135bdb59b3003003016b023&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Students at Dumbarton Middle School fought at a bus stop near York and Lambourn roads around 3:40 p.m. Monday, officials said. The conflict spilled into Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-win-royals-8-6-76N3WIQCOBBLRC32IOXFQKNLSQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T23:03:46.892Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T23:03:46.892Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles seal series win against Royals with big hits from unheralded bats]]></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/OTQOCJZAO5F6HFAH4NUHAKYJM4.jpg?auth=722e9588bf2b7261cf1a0408b2cfc902ad95421e369701312e89e3af2f8ca2d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3636&amp;height=2424</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles outfielder Leody Taveras watches his RBI double during the sixth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/walter-johnson-james-mulhern-four-people-undress-NTMLWKI3CJFX3KXNCPPFP2KT5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T23:00:08.907Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T23:00:08.907Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[4 filmed in ‘stages of undress’ at Walter Johnson High School in 2018, police say]]></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/v2/5SXCKN7ZOZEB5P7C5VHJNAXNNI.png?auth=3c8fa3d6a182d256c2e4e7694b330e788b178982c6da380753cd1ec0947b5870&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/randallstown-dundalk-y-closures-swimming-pools-M5MZEHAQFNGMDLODKV44EZK5PI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T22:23:16.682Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T22:23:16.682Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Randallstown, Dundalk Y closures mean no more low-cost places to swim]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GOTSKAQZ4FCFZEVLRK7SVYQZBM.JPG?auth=733597f9d2a5c583610e10bec1db76574b6b2276319ebab2f22fcd91e2dd6daf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6224&amp;height=4163</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Y in Central Maryland announced it was closing its pools in Dundalk and Randallstown, the latter of which is shown here during a water fitness class.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/dwight-rust-jr-cold-case-arrest-LLYD7VHPJNC2LFVT57QGZL5SWU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T21:58:24.441Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T21:58:24.441Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County man held without bond in wife’s 2002 disappearance]]></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/FRGCTUCDBZBM5HIVA4NQR3KS4U.jpg?auth=f13512194b67958e476e1e45f40e4e5edd95ac9616626a49772bfed311e65c8b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=620&amp;height=361</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michelle Rust, who was 24 years old, vanished on July 20, 2002, while preparing for her 3-year-old son’s birthday party, police said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/frostburg-state-university-tuition-enrollment-discounts-TVTL3PZCQFE3XOV6J5K2TF3VVY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T21:29:37.384Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T21:29:37.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Frostburg State University discounts tuition amid enrollment struggles]]></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/DHLDBPCYM5CZ5HWASL2ICJR77Y.JPG?auth=14ec7d27e1eed72c3c2be6c4e5ebacbc6cf03631a62e1534a089e6e574cd65e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Frostburg State University will offer in-state tuition to students in five neighboring states starting in fall 2027.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/mount-vernon-barriers-removed-25FV4UHUG5H4TMMVUOBZK2W3TI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T21:28:12.17Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T21:28:12.17Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mount Vernon’s outdoor dining parklets aren't under threat]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Mount Vernon Place]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5EYRNCUHGRBUJG4BGYDCPLCLX4.jpg?auth=d367ff9da7ff80fa90ab6514cdd88a7f7d101efdc0229e10c3d7d48ee17384b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mount Vernon restaurant Dooby’s now shares sidewalk space for outdoor dining with the Helmand and My Thai Go.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/aclu-facial-recognition-maryland-police-YXUU7AXEMNFIHKHJ5FZB2RLJPA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T20:54:09.759Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T20:54:09.759Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woman spent months in Maryland jails because of facial recognition tech]]></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/UY6FJDRSCRBUFL2J7SFUGZRV3Y.jpg?auth=91f5bab3bb4db95bd613cb73a3488bff61d5316a3d3e9108d145cce477e01b7c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2666</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/pasadena-fatal-house-fire-ZA6AIIQG7RBLHGPYB43CHZK63A/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T20:43:46.104Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T20:43:46.104Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woman dies in late-night house fire in Anne Arundel County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Fires,Anne Arundel County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/V5UJNXS5RVHUREMA2JKRY56A2Y.jpeg?auth=ce053e406475f6f56327faa8d3c0045b0ff4b912789ca451d7d8068839df2b15&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman died and three people were displaced in a Pasadena house fire on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-nfl-draft-replacing-lamar-jackson-NDIK7YR7CRHVVOH7WLC3PPAAII/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T19:49:53.199Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T19:49:53.199Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[It's always wise to secure the future at the NFL’s prime position]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FRBRVPBKLNATRKS3HBBH3WHSUI.jpg?auth=99b4e31522f2dcd78b86455c8ae9e7d0d120f872bb5c9a05d83d800a5c673c11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2931&amp;height=1954</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Lamar Jackson’s salary cap hit is going to increase exponentially.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/shooting-germantown-teen-charged-sleeping-child-FLIFOP4VFBE6HKI42XLPG7VXXU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T19:28:25.604Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T19:28:25.604Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Teen charged as adult in 2025 shooting where multiple homes were struck with gunfire]]></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/v2/5SXCKN7ZOZEB5P7C5VHJNAXNNI.png?auth=3c8fa3d6a182d256c2e4e7694b330e788b178982c6da380753cd1ec0947b5870&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/national-gallery-of-art-glenstone-museum-mitchell-rales-donation-UBUDA6KPGNCNZBGAHIS6V5YME4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T19:15:48.331Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T19:15:48.331Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[National Gallery of Art receives record donation from Glenstone founder Mitchell Rales]]></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/KMTUGXN7NZDH7BOFNMPLGHNVRA.jpg?auth=063febc4bff07f1a68d2c4ace95d63fc2309a65b36e92e3dc35bb1ab2cfe88b4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Simone Leigh's "Last Garment" on display at the Water Court at the Glenstone Museum in Potomac.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-seven-round-mock-draft-BH7KKXE4ARESNLMPZ7OW2ND324/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T19:13:38.558Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T19:13:38.558Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: Mocking all 11 draft picks with analyst Gordon McGuinness]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Banner Ravens Podcast,Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FAJHZ26FSJGHNFAXX34LELXI6M.png?auth=7289a756342d914124ec8fc019d5843ae630b950db2d342a866f5bad07075ce4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/georgia-congressman-david-scott-dies-obituary-RX3H47TBA5HRXMDEWYXYJUO6JU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T17:35:44.755Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:35:44.755Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia U.S. Rep. David Scott dies at age 80]]></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/FU6F6FFPGFERFF4MXBP7TRR4HI.jpg?auth=c90680615212e5d56a2b0007332b7c284a328b6f7ec431287c3f32cf7f346dcd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3597&amp;height=2494</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott speaks to reporters at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/hindi-books-hate-group-nationalist-montgomery-libraries-T45MKLAXMFF4VNARXN2T73HXHY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T17:16:40.074Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:16:40.074Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Activists say Germantown Library should remove books linked to controversial Hindu group]]></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/USWRQ5EH4NEULLDKK6DQPAZAHQ.jpg?auth=e02d305e75a646ea410c2f7de114905f740aeb6adea23410ee0248b69f82f650&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=858</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Funding for a Hindi book collection at the Germantown Library has fueled allegations of being supported by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, which has been deemed a hate group by some local activists.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/glenstone-20th-anniversary-NBRL2RQXTBGMNG56IRA6JZB57A/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T16:09:12.715Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T16:09:12.715Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Glenstone, a haven for art, approaches its 20th anniversary]]></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/GTJGGKXGONAXJP6EA4VB6WVGQU.jpg?auth=2cdefb5408388c4704bd27f4ba88bc63343b6ec128cac66a4b8239299f9a1f30&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Simone Leigh's "Last Garment" on display at the Water Court at the Glenstone Museum in Potomac. The museum is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/nfl-prospects-baltimore-draft-A6OZE23HPVHDJAGTQRQF5SILBA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T16:04:12.634Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T16:04:12.634Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Top NFL prospects left the Baltimore-DC area. Will the next group stay?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EDJAZE6JDVHEHNNFAPAMQQ3RWA.jpg?auth=364d25641d233c528ba8850599b3ca9447acd5df9587c8d87a28db5113309bd3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7939&amp;height=5296</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fans watch during the second round of the NFL football draft last year in Green Bay, Wis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/towson-university-campus-shooting-catherine-torney-VWMLCWZ2TVAPTHYT3MDV6NLOQA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T15:45:00.995Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T15:45:00.995Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Towson University 2021 shooting victim can't sue school]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QOYQBW6E5BFM3DOXRN5BGOIOHY.jpg?auth=0aaa17be1cfe792c12e91508347da6ac8eb46bf9fce7c5e8ef26540ce9a33a51&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Three people were shot at an unsanctioned party at Towson University in 2021.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/robert-stokes-jr-baltimore-wmata-driver-shooting-3GXVCJOJJVDARN6LMWMCVM37I4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T15:29:26.787Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T15:29:26.787Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Son of ex-Baltimore City Councilman Robert Stokes killed in DC]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OVVWNRUQ6NDUTFFMK3B7DXXEWM.jpg?auth=0552ccff69a4d27e4c3ee1f64bf3757528d8832a32d5c9672cdec58027669cbd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=2016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Robert Stokes Jr. was killed in the early hours of April 9 in Northwest Washington.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-county-towson-university-peeping-tom-5GSWZSJ7VFBYLIHTPITGX4YIRI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T14:57:44.718Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:57:44.718Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Peeping Toms’ repeatedly target apartments near Towson University]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County,Towson University,Baltimore County Police Department]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3GWBYILUGBA67M533BO4N4DPRQ.jpg?auth=2b2a3058465cd9a0a09f8d326488ab5478535e95f318f54921ff93d10cee83eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1896&amp;height=1264</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A still from Ring camera footage shows a man looking into the Chloe White's apartment in March.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/international/iran-attacks-3-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-ceasefire-XTTZD4GMCJBEZBWK6V55WVUVSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:40:07.862Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:40:07.862Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran attacks 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz as Trump extends ceasefire]]></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/v2/5KKAJNHIKNCDRMWCQBVJMKRCFE.jpg?auth=efd9c15eaaf492761c9b5d0ab6b1dcfa021df5f463423aedcf4bee0dc1084099&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-royals-6-5-wild-pitch-OY2MXVCYNFHLJPHZPRQCDX4FJI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:01:32.435Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:01:32.435Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles lose a seesaw game on a walk-off wild pitch]]></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/NTOFZSR5XBFQVK6RUMEGKNEWH4.jpg?auth=87c5a25a919c886cefbfc931b3e0201e7ba7c8563a0a34bec1d14d9fcd01e753&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia scores in the fifth inning before Orioles catcher Adley Rutscman can apply the tag.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/montgomery-county-invests-in-partnerships-to-win-the-talent-race-FYEMHNOG7FH3BNY42PNJCRJCJA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:00:11.897Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:00:11.897Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County invests in partnerships to win the talent race]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xFlipboard,xAppleNews,xGoogleNews,xSocialNewsDesk,Sponsored Content]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3WMBZO5JOJB5LCL54ABZAQNSKI.jpg?auth=e778724be078a4e538d5e9558d68064634ce82574cdc5dfa4498717acde98e99&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7150&amp;height=4769</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Universities at Shady Grove; image courtesy of The Universities at Shady Grove.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/wine-bin-ellicott-city-main-street-howard-county-OUAQUC4WEFDUHNJ6DXPHE3LKK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:00:03.046Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:00:03.046Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ellicott City’s Wine Bin owner opening new spot on Main Street]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Ellicott City,Howard County,Bars,Restaurants]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CYDQRKVXPVEFVHN42Z47QXU6ZI.JPG?auth=20b95e0bd6801418a46b6e39a9004b6e16ea2522e61405eb5a50505c032d61a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2069</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dave Carney, left, owner of The Wine Bin, is set to open a new cocktail bar and restaurant called Vesper. He and head chef Rachel Bindel describe their vision of the space as it is under construction.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-jackson-holliday-baltimore-mri-right-hand-6PAVKQWAARDMDGBXW63UMXCKHI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T12:54:31.683Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:54:31.683Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles' Jackson Holliday will get MRI after leaving rehab game with discomfort]]></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/v2/64TSYXIS35FGVMPZDXONE33KLA.jpg?auth=51eb913b6e4eedc5dbc96c4a9596ed72a32df24374fe2ce2872e0b0bc11f4fa1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4678&amp;height=3119</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles second base Jackson Holliday watches from the dugout during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-win-braves-11-4-plate-discipline-PHCNLRHWWJGVLJQF6XAXPHFEWM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T12:41:25.2Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:41:25.2Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Nationals walk their way to an 11-4 victory over the Braves]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZFE4E7RTHREIHMJWWA4OICC35A.jpg?auth=ccf7b4152bb800bb6f9ca49367aa77925fd294bbc4079614a289833373d185b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals right fielder James Wood celebrates with teammate Luis Garcia Jr. after hitting a home run in the second inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-tyler-wells-mental-approach-bullpen-EOYW3U4G35ES7HNSJI5WEM64YU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:30:01.188Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:30:01.188Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tyler Wells’ new mental approach is helping with life in the bullpen]]></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/FRKVYZAOY5H2HJ5TH6HQT5N4DI.JPG?auth=0f438975ee85abe3ad54d179387eb960db6ae28885902275f83a236636cc6850&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells is rediscovering what it means to prepare for a game in minutes rather than days. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-civil-trial-dali-CLC26AO6JBAFJO3G5TXFYAHVOM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:04.982Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:04.982Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ahead of Key Bridge trial, Dali operator employee worries about criminal charges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WRR56OLXFVBNFI6TNAZ3NR22U4.jpg?auth=ae421d78a1135f32b193f507294f409f895156dd82fdf9c6c7dab1fbfd21564b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3163</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dali among the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/books/jung-yun-all-the-world-can-hold-banner-book-club-6NFPBVKJOBFYVEYG442WWJA2UQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:02.442Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:02.442Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore author Jung Yun discusses ‘All the World Can Hold’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Books,Events and things to do]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S7AET2YQENDATHKGGL5LN6IFH4.png?auth=0ee5cc8797a3803a42b08b4a4bb95e8d8a93460224a9d05bf243c2cc862bbf15&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=1250</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jung Yun will discuss her third and most personal novel, “All the World Can Hold,’ at The Banner Book Club on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/rob-daniels-baltimore-county-executive-race-RJARBO3DONFMTJRTSQWIOSTYGY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T09:30:02.023Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:30:02.023Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County executive candidate Rob Daniels runs as independent]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GSXNARCUXNC5VG6BYFLICXHY7Y.JPG?auth=ca07f946fe4c9e5cc8089fb96b6f61a9063c77463a6f11d3bdcf1bd5675c6879&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8017&amp;height=5345</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rob Daniels, a Pikesville attorney, is running as an unaffiliated candidate, hoping to offer an alternative to voters feeling increasingly disenchanted with the two-party system.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/recycling-symbol-baltimore-designer-gary-anderson-ANXP2G62N5AIXJMPRWI2U42CYQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T09:30:01.937Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:30:01.937Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gary Anderson made the recycling symbol, then kept it off his résumé]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IKRMVEEFZ5EXJCR34T7AP5KQAA.JPG?auth=823ac5b1b8e43dca6bb2290f8f63d0acb2e7bf3635cc35741ed122923a1a7ff0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2268</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gary Anderson designed the recycling symbol in 1970 as part of a student competition. But as an architect, he was reluctant to claim credit for it.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/new-york-investors-baltimore-scam-lawsuit-property-records-HGRHT7GXERHJNOXYVYQN5W3ETI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T09:30:01.364Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:30:01.364Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New York investors accused of another Baltimore housing scam]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Housing,Finance,lawsuit,Baltimore City,Vacant homes,Rental housing and apartments]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GPE5JQ3YZVHK5M7UNVT3LZTQQA.JPG?auth=692969630cfe8229508e01faa3bb4ebcc8b323e10352ed494035941b7a2e3e4a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A February lawsuit alleges New York investors got $1.7 million using fabricated property records for 11 rowhouses in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/maryland-masterchef-afghanistan-rice-recipes-food-helmand-HSPL642AQNBSJK2UBE6RTRMXJU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T09:30:00.581Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:30:00.581Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland ‘MasterChef’ contestant wants to be ‘Afghan Ina Garten’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[TV shows,Afghanistan]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5YZ5LOS76NCTVK3OXUYSK2XNNE.jpg?auth=967a732778351ce1660c00eecf3104df9f46f2f7cb3082af5ad504225e612967&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2800&amp;height=3500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iman Sediqe’s cooking videos led to brand deals and a pop-up event in February 2021.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/stoney-river-towson-town-center-closure-5DSEYQAGRBCQLEPCY7ABCE22QQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T01:40:09.748Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:40:09.748Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Towson’s Stoney River restaurant to close in another hit to the mall]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County,Towson,Towson Town Center,Restaurants]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VEXT3WG3EZBVLJBHNP47O2DPKI.JPG?auth=72a72c8ce8b4cb1ab1c69ee3ed807b244155057b7bb98c41300cf97022346706&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2063</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill at Towson Town Center is set to lay off 68 workers by June.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/virginia-redistricting-donald-trump-7WBGJQIPZVGBDPW3FLNBVAMQOY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T01:33:40.528Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:33:40.528Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Elections and campaigns,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5RQHVBFT6NEY5GTB6HMN2KVHGU.jpg?auth=bee4c07668822cab3812180e385f72902dad454e18fa573cb9a0dc9912f4dcac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4806&amp;height=3204</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abigail Spanberger, now the Democratic governor of Virginia, is shown at her election-night rally on November 4, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. She backed a mid-decade redistricting that was approved by voters Tuesday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-gunnar-henderson-changes-pick-offs-royals-H7X23Q5R7ZDR5A7Z4EPCXBT6XA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T01:00:03.186Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:00:03.186Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gunnar Henderson ‘definitely will be making a change’ after 2 pickoffs]]></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/B7GFC623FVEBZPKOBQJKTTEGZY.jpg?auth=2bd6a8c46c2a6426916e11e168c00b9deb61e7577f494722a9a30c92ce1ebd49&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3658&amp;height=2434</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gunnar Henderson dives back to first base during the first inning of a game against the Cleveland Guardians on April 18.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-adley-rutschman-returns-injured-list-AQDJ2465UBFN5NVNQRINJ5IZO4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:45:10.658Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:45:10.658Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles lineup receives a boost with Adley Rutschman’s return]]></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/N64UKVUGXZCMHOB7PTLTQWGW7M.jpg?auth=764a41c126c4cea03f81de305d2c95022329b7cf49be9665131785c927c9ddb9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5060&amp;height=3373</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman approaches the dugout ahead of the team’s opening day game against the Minnesota Twins.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-county-schools-superintendent-search-XOGDNHCUFRAR7KF4VPJEXULAHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:41:02.44Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:41:02.44Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County Public Schools selects superintendent search firm]]></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/HXPKR2WITRBPBCSK26MZ24QR6I.jpg?auth=f22ad9f881b37974d6d9be9aabfc008d37409bda99fe151c26192eefa48bae8e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5361&amp;height=3574</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore County school board voted to hire Ray and Associates to lead the search for its next superintendent. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/astronomy/roman-telescope-nasa-goddard-maryland-VOZH4TDZ4BB5ZMC3W37CFGTHU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:07:02.141Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:07:02.141Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NASA’s next big mission is a space telescope operated in Maryland]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,NASA]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G3RT3IDIVVFLRFE5HCDMHYGVEM.JPG?auth=1a3221ed821360aac9fb7e7619431df68af51442af0ad673d1a736ae9a5d58a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in NASA’s clean room at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-teacher-defamation-lawsuit-lawmakers-moms-for-liberty-libs-of-tiktok-X6NOCBBANFBQBKH3UA4Z7WBPP4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:43:12.723Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:43:12.723Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore teacher can’t sue GOP lawmakers, but some claims proceed]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County Circuit Court,Baltimore County Public Schools,lawsuit]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4S6JZCMY2VCYNGXEJVJVYCCF5U.jpg?auth=829660a4f3174f24465b91d26ec7b2cba18d11a068ceaed5c31646ef6c79af48&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2500&amp;height=1668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alexa Sciuto in 2023 outside Stemmers Run Middle School in Essex. She'’s now a teacher at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School in Baltimore. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/howard-county-columbia-shell-gas-station-shooting-shontay-odonnell-M7UFSHNRQNC3BH7MUNUHCOYMW4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T22:46:59.29Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T22:46:59.29Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police find woman accused of shooting gas station worker in Columbia]]></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/v2/5PZEYWFVAJDYPFVLMINFNT4VBQ.jpg?auth=f92f9232eff469b052c27cc115c559390a7166dd4fc6ed3f14861346c2ba68bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4624&amp;height=3083</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard County Police are investigating a shooting inside a Shell gas station on the 7200 block of Cradlerock Way in Columbia on Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/maryland-road-work-dangerous-zone-fines-speeding-UVVSFXF4KNACBD5UK6NJXYW2PM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T21:52:13.294Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T21:52:13.294Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland’s highway work zones are less deadly but still too dangerous]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Transportation,Maryland Department of Transportation,Prince George's County,Aruna Miller]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DUZFHFWXYNCRXDN5GKDHWQAIME.jpg?auth=40c291628e0f6d5925a80a7f16facdcad6e8a3c96e6c9907c32495b269a0d7b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New data released Tuesday shows that aggressive speeding in work zones continues to put scores of highway workers and motorists at great risk.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-county-council-david-marks-threats-perry-hall-7N62KYS2Q5F37GE3KLSPRG65N4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T20:56:08.652Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:56:08.652Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man sentenced for threatening to kill Baltimore County Councilman David Marks]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County Council,David Marks,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WIS4YVINKNEMLJMMDSI2BBQYTE.JPG?auth=710b3da784a86685cd65ac7814282bc437b4c8efa5113d700e8db1edfd7a62a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Councilman David Marks during a legislative session in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-mayor-inspector-general-racist-post-ai-TABID6UMSZCN5G4K3QE2B4JNKA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T20:26:57.193Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:26:57.193Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore mayor’s office condemns IG Isabel Mercedes Cumming’s online post]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Hall]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CO25MGPJXFCQRDE5END2A5IAKU.jpg?auth=5b03a152bde9d7dbac553caebcccf112ef4da4c6b9c948ac7d81cce01dfd40fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5838&amp;height=3892</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Isabel Mercedes Cumming, Baltimore City’s inspector general.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/michael-johnson-phylicia-barnes-killing-trial-new-attack-HJDRZQLWGNHH7JZXIAOK2QMSNE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T20:22:44.861Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:22:44.861Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man cleared of killing Phylicia Barnes on trial in new Baltimore County attack]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TYQ7ATQVKNBQHFTV6I52KG6DOU.png?auth=d4f0f80960ee02d16934c234ec634a345f5d306d53d533bfc30cb60eabe44822&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1688&amp;height=1125</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Maurice Johnson is on trial for attempted murder, rape and related charges in Baltimore County Circuit Court for an alleged attack in 2023.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-county-cold-case-arrest-husband-charged-JAGAZK5SKJAGZH26YZI3BFSLXY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T19:37:57.516Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:37:57.516Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Husband charged with murder of Baltimore County woman missing since 2002]]></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/WYGXGNC42JAVLOER7XG4JU634A.jpg?auth=067a66dc21a3b44433ef88dc85e8a3fce9422dac51e9014097e2a3c006d53774&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michelle Rust was 24 years old when she went missing in 2002.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/capitals-contingency-alex-ovechkin-retirement-NJOJO42CJZCSXGEF72WFUDYMSI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T19:27:13.482Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:27:13.482Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Capitals say they’ll have a contingency plan for whatever Ovechkin decides]]></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/LXKLQBBG4BFKPKOD2QXHRXP3NU.jpg?auth=ebdc014df3ca9161a3c99163d1babe38c5336163cca7dfd7b9f8469640d55930&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5608&amp;height=3738</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin stands on the ice before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 12.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/maryland-general-assembly-transportation-laws-PE25XMIXMJA47E4L4PSNGSL5LQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T19:18:05.63Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:18:05.63Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland’s boldest transportation reforms stuck in neutral ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Transit,Transportation,Maryland Department of Transportation,Maryland General Assembly,Baltimore City Department of Transportation,Wes Moore,Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FHFDEXN5NZD3ZPP7JVWR4MTE5U.JPG?auth=913338a7dd7bb3c8e9edb57250cfaff7723d339470f6afa5997816bc92963280&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1952</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Snow plows idle in the State Highway Administration parking lot at Falls Road and Joppa Road in January ahead of a major snowstorm.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/sonja-santelises-jermaine-dawson-baltimore-city-schools-ceo-MUVHMVP7QBHCREF3R7V6SYG6PY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T16:33:09.461Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:33:09.461Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jermaine Dawson, Baltimore’s next schools chief, has challenges ahead]]></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/Q2NTCRLWURBFFA4S4LYVJXFXTU.jpg?auth=ebd49c00a55c905cd4e19f0c78146dd8ad1de8d092e3ade590c51bd8022d3055&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jermaine Dawson, center, will succeed Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises, right. 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