<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/capitals-penguins-playoff-race-ovechkin-RI63VDYT4VHTLO365NXWM4LXVM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T22:17:23.73Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T22:17:23.73Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ovechkin, Caps keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Washington Capitals]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HAMFNGRCLJFQ3GP452NRVRYRA4.jpg?auth=7f967cb1f6cba6340a0d1e789eea23a6b0d73f1ef21ac72dd4d1446d115f8175&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4954&amp;height=3303</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals and Sidney Crosby of the Penguins take the opening faceoff Sunday in their 100th meeting in the NHL.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-giants-pete-alonso-samuel-basallo-627NIGA7CZE2XBD2BVROYWD2AI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T22:00:58.669Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T22:00:58.669Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pete Alonso, Samuel Basallo power Orioles offense in 6-2 win vs. Giants]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,MLB,Pete Alonso]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FMUVCZLRE5C5FB3VSLTD6F7NEQ.jpg?auth=4bb54ffffef2053108c18158b54c9230826ecb44ee9dd4b814eb198db2a5f88b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Samuel Basallo hits a two-run home run Sunday during the first inning of the Orioles’ series-clinching win against the Giants.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/tyler-oneill-concussion-injured-list-K3FIXMC2IFFEPFOMY7E4QUXXLQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T21:40:53.96Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T21:40:53.96Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles’ Tyler O’Neill placed on concussion list; Ryan Mouncastle has broken foot]]></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/WZZWUFNTPBC4PHATA7KM5HNAYQ.jpg?auth=534774bb38aee2b8f5b1dbc6b286e580e4dedffe204eb8b453a917dbc2d79d44&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3120&amp;height=2080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles right fielder Tyler O'Neill has gone on the injured list for the 18th time in his career.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-brewers-series-sweep-keibert-ruiz-UBS3YWOFOFECRN3MAGPPSXXNEU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T21:32:03.561Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T21:32:03.561Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals win 8-6 to complete first sweep of Brewers since 2011]]></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/FHZDYVFW2RDQVMTQERQHUSPPVI.jpg?auth=b23289615222a313b410fc99f250567cb1839a389829619f582c6a3416dd118d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7015&amp;height=4676</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nationals’ James Wood tied the game at 1 with a solo home run in the fourth inning Sunday in Milwaukee.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/andy-harris-viktor-orban-maryland-congress-73UVXEDPTBEFFBJ22IHP7ZLK2E/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T20:54:08.129Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T20:54:08.129Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Andy Harris ♥ Viktor Orbán. Here’s why that’s bad for Maryland.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Donald Trump,Andy Harris,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5EEC5PB4YBAOLD7SOQYTSZZ5SQ.jpg?auth=9c82ced344fda81e5faed3acc4ff918db9b5972488b6f4ef6a3364bc839f5953&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Andy Harris was back in Hungary last month, working to help reelect Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/international/viktor-orban-concedes-election-hungary-E72V5FOUAZG6ZLJVMXHFNS4B6E/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T20:51:58.475Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T20:51:58.475Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in a European electoral earthquake]]></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/MDDR6W4GG5FPDB2PLD2DRAEHLY.jpg?auth=42e7ad4595398025061a0526d8a75f4ede2b6eda210e7a4e53839f23fb6e9ef6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6891&amp;height=4594</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, center, conceded in the country's election.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/astronomy/artemis-next-flight-nasa-I45JGBQSBJEZ5ATCFRWNS2CDAA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T17:46:14.755Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T17:46:14.755Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following moon flyby]]></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/RZS64T7SZ5BUFDTGRPBPSSXMD4.jpg?auth=7ba5a647b29b215f99cbef2e4e86f5c5988d3742b9d1501d81ce211bad3b8c78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the International Space Station Expedition 74, left, and Artemis II, right, crews are seen on the screens at the International Space Station flight control room in Mission Control at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston for a 15-minute ship-to-ship call last week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-pollen-forecast-heat-wave-E4QXE6XDKFHQLJKDOTXDD7B5WM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T15:24:39.457Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T15:24:39.457Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland weather: Heat wave meets high pollen this week]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N4SVMXN5QZD5VJSA3HRKKZS26U.jpg?auth=c77e42b23a37fff3f0cf5ffff2c02583b654c04ed428537c3a5d3a42aec77507&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3960&amp;height=2640</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oak tassels filled with pollen over the boat pond at Patterson Park in Baltimore last spring. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/international/trump-blockade-iran-strait-hormuz-PKF56BFNFJFEFJU37A72MR6M34/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T13:57:26.437Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T13:57:26.437Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump threatens blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement]]></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/v2/54GWH2FMBBAGVHZGURTN5Y3VGM.jpg?auth=17f1670c242127884991ae19b150b4a420dff811c4f510bab9d7e8d55d568be7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vice President JD Vance, right, speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran as Jared Kushner, left, and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen on Sunday in Islamabad, Pakistan. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/maryland-black-bears-RMULAWDEKRGY3JGMMKI7NIAG3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T09:30:00.595Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T09:30:00.595Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland black bears: Tips to avoid attracting them]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express 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Parkinson’s]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/J7AKX5LVDBAZJF3GCELNPXPNEA.JPG?auth=c12ed173205ce5f141ece44220d06526c22419ac79df4f1d38cc42c59b38f5aa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Italian maestro Gianni Toso creates a detailed miniature candelabra at the lampworking table in his North Baltimore studio.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-ice-police-cooperation-3OND5CWNLZC67PMJLRHYFB72OQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T03:53:15.283Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T03:53:15.283Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland House votes to further limit cooperation with ICE]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland General Assembly,Immigrants,Immigration,Wes Moore,Bill Ferguson,Policing]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7DYCEJYLGJEPTPJW2XA6XBETRQ.JPG?auth=99a317922b077a7a49b65f36fafb216e75d0f89f87e90851cb9d20d76fb302c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5497&amp;height=3665</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State Sen. William C. Smith Jr. speaks at a rally organized by We Are CASA outside the State House on Friday as the Senate advanced the Community Trust Act. The House of Delegates followed suit and passed a version of the bill on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-giants-game-2-anthony-nunez-rico-garcia-3CXXI56C5VFVRALDKRPZH66TEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T03:47:32.649Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T03:47:32.649Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles’ newest high-leverage bullpen arms are up to the task in 6-2 win vs. Giants]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Gunnar Henderson,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JLR5FWDVPVGW5OJASWEK75DF2I.jpg?auth=252be789e5752125be5ea422d3b93fd7a7633d2a6bfcbf41d6d2549548b70276&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6260&amp;height=4174</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anthony Nunez struck out two during a scoreless eighth inning Saturday night as the Orioles beat the Giants.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-giants-adley-rutschman-scratched-ankle-DR6XFWHENJGNNGE3NKTGOABC44/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T03:14:33.257Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T03:14:33.257Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles place Adley Rutschman on injured list for ankle inflammation]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Adley Rutschman]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TOTJT6BRMFAZBLP5RA6YSM72PU.jpg?auth=1ccd3faa81ef46b0e23f541f64718843451554910b416eb8b02335255cdc3deb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4238&amp;height=2825</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Catcher Adley Rutschman was removed from the Orioles’ starting lineup Saturday night because of a sore ankle, and later he landed on the IL.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-brewers-game-2-foster-griffin-FN5C5KR5C5B3JN64EIDQNTPI5Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T02:28:28.25Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T02:28:28.25Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals get strong outing from Foster Griffin, hold off late Brewers rally to win 3-1]]></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/IX6KCONFLRGCRDGBXEU2UENZFY.jpg?auth=05b2120471b4fcc50859a44e13dba757875fe3200730a531b1d3bc3122ba724d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4812&amp;height=3208</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Foster Griffin allowed no runs and one hit in 5 1/3 innings Saturday night in Milwaukee.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/capitals-penguins-ilya-protas-first-goal-K2LF73WUYFBSHNIV2JNNS5ZM6E/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T22:14:42.28Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T22:14:42.28Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal as Capitals defeat Penguins 6-3]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Washington 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splashdown]]></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/v2/6AHGL6QIDRDW5M4M2DE7S4OOLU.jpg?auth=e7c206feacbd2a41d1e1820532febfad7cd109795f2b59a86200a4915956cda7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7403&amp;height=4921</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, left, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist, are seen sitting on a Navy MH-60 Seahawk on the flight deck of USS John P. Murtha after they were extracted from their spacecraft after splashdown Friday in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/branson-oduor-missing-baltimore-fells-point-VQHDQO76TRFBVGX53IRIYBOYOM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T21:04:26.222Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T21:04:26.222Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Family’s search for Branson Oduor in Baltimore grows more desperate]]></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/XBQE2VBYUFCWJFCMEZ235SBNNY.jpg?auth=73d6cba7d4ed1ce687c3e5ef739d83e3bdb93a488028f50bf0a35b52dd1adac1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=736&amp;height=491</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore resident Branson Oduor, 27, was last seen April 4 in Fells Point.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/carpet-company-opening-baltimore-hundreds-line-JAMVFAA2UZFWBACJZIFA7OOCE4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T20:30:46.441Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T20:30:46.441Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hundreds wait in line for Carpet Company store opening in Baltimore]]></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/AMOP37WP4VBTPKHCZF2I6XL7RI.jpg?auth=d4533fc7670e0e03821957e65aee4b63100082e159d9c64e73db56eb601e4645&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hundreds of people wait in line to be the first to enter Carpet Company’s flagship store on North Avenue.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ravens-honor-astronaut-reid-wiseman-video-houston-texans-3FDQU6TURRBBHOMD3FNYTQ5UCY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T19:55:52.389Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T19:55:52.389Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens honor astronaut and fan Reid Wiseman with throwback 2014 video]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SGCXH3OYVFD45EQYVJFYVEMJL4.jpg?auth=05e7d0196257a3072727d1765bb9ffa0342883c62fae512ee85de193f6553dc7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6512&amp;height=4024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, gives flight surgeon Richard Scheuring a hug on the flight deck of the USS John P. Murtha after the crew was extracted from their Orion spacecraft after splashdown on Friday off the coast of California.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/turnstile-dad-bill-yates-brady-ebert-coachella-EDRC57BC5JDIXND2YHB6VDL2SI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T19:21:01.24Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T19:21:01.24Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dad of Turnstile’s singer introduces band at Coachella weeks after attack]]></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/AHRUAFOOSVBPPJ2MSPZ2GK3MYA.jpg?auth=6df0d6fd494b4595cefa1280f91f45d9359752fe8026d0ecef70881a322a1630&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3332</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Brendan Yates of Turnstile performs during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on Friday in Indio, CA.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/ruxton-impressive-estate-for-sale-T2U3IKDRARFH5KQFHI2ZM7RVBQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T15:00:00.781Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T15:00:00.781Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Impressive estate with a surprising past for sale in Ruxton ]]></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/v2/5RQBUKSGGNEKPPZQLCS3J4RSTQ.png?auth=24637c8d761e1ba742a63ba3e0457283f9e0b8ed90bbf11e904755dc9b1d47b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=684</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/forever-stamp-price-82-cents-HWKDLNF5ZVESPK5HGYOPYP5TUY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T12:15:44.362Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T12:15:44.362Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Forever stamp price could jump to 82 cents]]></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/YLIUZABK4ZEAHGMSG5UR2VENWM.jpg?auth=fc67797f788d748faf0ad1dd84b72cb194eb4e4ad89492ee6c1516ca6bdf418f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5148&amp;height=3432</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Postal Service wants to increase postage rates, including raising the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/artemis-ii-reid-wiseman-dulaney-high-school-alumnus-maryland-WFY4X2OA5RHYDAL6CLM3WHBT44/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T11:06:06.155Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T11:06:06.155Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hundreds at Dulaney High School cheer as Artemis II crew splashes down]]></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/KASKHE4PMBA7JC65ZHLW6CET6E.jpg?auth=81f46f0d35dae3aa14292f81dfb906eea2a3c2f5f17aef3a91e4c9686c676028&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2982&amp;height=1988</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dulaney alumni Robert Najewicz and Sharon Dudek have their picture taken with a cutout of Reid Weisman at the Artemis II splashdown watch party Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-council-data-center-restrictions-24F7F7KOAJGLHNY5Z43CGCDM34/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T09:30:00.622Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T09:30:00.622Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery Council members propose data center limits]]></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/v2/7WFN3SBWNNBXBDATT5VNKBMXNY.JPG?auth=7dc02569def4f357956c9b1554b9910f189ac43acfcdea886d2460eb8fea5149&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This 503,000-square-foot, 72MW center is the first of a planned five data centers to be opened by Corscale in the Gainesville Crossing Data Campus in Virginia.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/super-el-nino-maryland-hurricane-ZMY5I2MOONHODJ4SMTEE6S6RFY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T09:30:01.009Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T09:30:01.009Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Super El Niño’ sounds scary but could mean milder hurricane season]]></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/JZ2TATBZ25G7FAS266Y2Y5T7RY.JPG?auth=49f992048dcb3720fa18852b2ee8204e977d419fc8b97dd056813ffd58da0cf4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1749</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The El Niño weather pattern is expected to decrease the number of hurricanes and lessen tropical activity in the Atlantic Ocean this summer, according to the National Weather Service. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/camden-yards-hot-dog-cost-value-AR5CTFLSR5CIRD5OKSTCZBPZOM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T09:30:01.021Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T09:30:01.021Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles ‘value dog’ isn’t the best deal at Camden Yards]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HXUDAQVINZF4ZBNUZH3XQQ4NXA.jpg?auth=dfcc4a8411883abcd6615d924fe079228b34fdde3812d1aa23adbc1c2bb6d109&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Banner data reporter Allan James Vestal measures the length of hot dogs at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-general-assembly-raises-UXGBDRWEIRFQHAWA5UAU4LYMJ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T09:30:00.914Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T09:30:00.914Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland lawmakers could get raises next year — with no vote needed]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore,Aruna Miller]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FO7HLSDVKZEZ7ABA637BZB63WM.JPG?auth=a2ab73af79a320bcdaec5eaa07673b6e5df3087113ab32ea1fed269d3ef85ad0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Should state senators and delegates get raises? Pay for members of the Maryland General Assembly is likely to increase from $56,636 to $61,905 over the next four years — unless lawmakers act to reduce or cancel the raises.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-brewers-3-bunts-MSGX4V7DXFD7BC2K2D6GTYFNVU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T03:27:38.647Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T03:27:38.647Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals succeed on 3 bunts in 4-run ninth to beat Brewers 7-3]]></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/OG2TZDN4YFESLPLAXFWATKTAR4.jpg?auth=3de07f6c18eac1f2b0fc8b2969da4f1ad03c2ec4c401e611409632ca29162357&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4311&amp;height=2874</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nationals’ Joey Wiemer makes a leaping catch at the center field wall in the third inning Friday night in Milwaukee.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-giants-alonso-baz-free-agents-mlb-T65FUE5EJBGOPPEOVAN2PR5HII/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T03:06:03.731Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T03:06:03.731Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles’ loss to Giants highlights struggles of big offseason acquisitions]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Pete Alonso,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4G6VZ4RZ5JAR5ECNXHVWSCA654.jpg?auth=9ad7240d8a7a6c1798a8898a322a86c392a3951de1822840f0e1615416ead8e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6059&amp;height=4013</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[First baseman Pete Alonso went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Friday night in the Orioles’ 6-3 loss to the Giants.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/wizards-nba/wizards-heat-nba-worst-record-6EG6MTQEE5BY5CUBMRX5R6YIUQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T02:36:12.078Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T02:36:12.078Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wizards clinch NBA’s worst record with 140-117 loss to Heat]]></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/v2/3KFGSM4H6RBTZDEH55FX4DNH2M.jpg?auth=347126f2de9b3cc44986c71a0116672ee4b5de23fe68e12a864fc7d4a679bb6f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bub Carrington led the Wizards with 30 points Friday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-ice-community-trust-VJ4ACTZHF5AO7EHJZWCQIY4BLI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T02:14:54.8Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T02:14:54.8Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Senate limits police cooperation with ICE]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland General Assembly,Immigration,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/F3C44TSJXVG27L52GEIRFJ4KMU.JPG?auth=89b682bedbe61c94ef6fa12fd4414d0bdf0b9377bbf047a5d1324cbd58d32866&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5466&amp;height=3644</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State Sen. Clarence Lam speaks at a rally organized by We Are CASA outside the State House in Annapolis on Friday, April 10, 2026. Lam, a Democrat representing Howard and Anne Arundel counties, is a lead sponsor of the Community Trust Act, a bill moving forward that would further limit local law enforcement cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/mayor-brandon-scott-african-american-mayors-association-KB77ZH4UN5FATNKNRUMBNJYOW4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T00:24:26.939Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T00:24:26.939Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Brandon Scott tapped to lead African American Mayors Association]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R2CSMWUPQND35LV7UKP44OEYQ4.jpg?auth=5f5c16171b4f0dc5d77707f94edeaf8743716edc8d6a81e8ee73d36c7945cb56&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4923&amp;height=3282</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mayor Brandon Scott delivers the State of the City address at Baltimore Center Stage in March.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-crisis-intervention-steven-thomas-HSAWRUDENJB5PO6GGCLUPZZUWU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T22:57:25.831Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T22:57:25.831Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel creates crisis work group that includes ousted police leader ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2YBO2FALQ5E3DNKQJB5X2D5OVA.JPG?auth=d13a5f1da64fa22aec2144a57af042cf5d91feffb4f5ba5019325dcd56bdd9eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4596&amp;height=3053</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced Friday that he is creating a work group to study Police Department policies that affect the work of its acclaimed Crisis Intervention Team.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/abbott-elementary-sheryl-lee-ralph-conrad-seafood-restaurant-perry-hall-THLDWJSPAFGCDOKTH2RDVQGZSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T22:48:08.828Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T22:48:08.828Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Abbott Elementary’ star Sheryl Lee Ralph spotted at Conrad's in Perry Hall]]></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/GJX2ZBQVJJCSHKYXISON2FF6Z4.jpg?auth=e211a0556ef459d6e003fd95b5441600ae8065a419b05ade7215186a47d20edb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1576&amp;height=1576</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Brittany Kent, 37, said it was chance that she got to serve actress Sheryl Lee Ralph at Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant in Perry Hall on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/murder-suicide-friendship-heights-bethesda-TMGPWIAQRRAL7JD7NJHXOESXRQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T20:30:59.337Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T20:30:59.337Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A Bethesda man was fatally shot in an alleged murder-suicide in Washington, D.C., police said]]></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/economy/inflation-spike-march-gas-prices-4IDO43U54RAVJIX7YYHO4G6XBA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T19:53:37.098Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T19:53:37.098Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Soaring gas prices lead to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March]]></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/B4CDRBB3MFCWJIMHOS4CR2NPFA.jpg?auth=dc601c3457b6303221a678c45480270e84c53d666d7310224d80efe0afacef05&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7871&amp;height=5247</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Higher gas prices have sapped consumers' ability to spend on other goods and services.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/branson-oduor-missing-baltimore-AOPLUSSD2NGUJHABDJ53OKKPE4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T19:51:36.392Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T19:51:36.392Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Missing man Branson Oduor’s family, friends canvass Baltimore]]></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/FSMEQHUV4FBVZDOH23DTBHSXQQ.JPG?auth=fe99c4bdeab46b3ed8b1e1ef1f0c9fe786c7bd64414f3d3c48d51da960fe6ba6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Loved ones and friends start a search party in Harbor East for Branson Oduor, a man who went missing last week after leaving a Fells Point bar. They distributed flyers around the area and adjacent neighborhoods. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/annapolis-mayor-jared-littmann-manager-attorney-EQNM6RFUPFHPBIYFM3MJBTBZMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T19:38:47.75Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T19:38:47.75Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Annapolis government: Mayor nominates city attorney, city manager]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TLR2CXKTPBHYTMF5NDFIV3RBEA.JPG?auth=36555e564a7f6f43f09817c59c496d8a530c283504293ad0fc8a2dcb916263d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4496&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann on Friday nominated two powerful members of his staff.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/artemis-ii-mission-reid-wiseman-carroll-integrity-crater-7RDZ2FHI5ZHDDLUMFWJUYTY6A4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:03:53.983Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T18:03:53.983Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Artemis II crew tear up over suggestion to name moon crater Carroll]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,NASA,Cockeysville]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HQUKMNHBG5ABVNO46JXCEANXSY.jpg?auth=3e6308e229ac653cce531ea0f1f3d4652d99569ec0bafab4810df9509ec14131&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In this fully illuminated view of the moon, the near side (the hemisphere we see from Earth) is visible on the right. It is identifiable by the dark splotches that cover its surface.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/homicide-carrington-hill-drive-XHMSRBELIZETLMZHVSVMU4ZEG4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T17:42:14.218Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T17:42:14.218Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police are looking for video that may help with Gaithersburg homicide investiation]]></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/Y7C6TVSVOFHORF753LTB6O7MXU.jpg?auth=05eca7fdb6a5150844fce0e0e9459e8514b7ab016b2e4eab13a68f8b1e0693cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5071&amp;height=3381</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man died on Thursday after officers found him with gunshot wounds in his home in Darnestown, Montgomery County Police said.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/maryland-lgbtqia-guns-trump-administration-3QQ3W4EMUFEHBOBXGSOJ6LARUU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T16:47:53.759Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T16:47:53.759Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[LGBTQIA+ community members in Maryland explore firearms, citing climate of fear]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[LGBTQ,Gun violence,HIV,AIDS,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SRK3RTV2W5DOZC7KX6ZQEY7ZR4.JPG?auth=4cdb6ebb34a9f253426dc6aa3b8f79eb2c235ba1d1871fecb3133d3bc405b625&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gun rights organizations and advocates say interest in gun ownership seems to have increased in the LGBTQIA+ community since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-county-police-samuel-brown-derek-hadel-7J5XF3EWBVHKRAZGYQWD7NRE4A/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T16:07:02.58Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T16:07:02.58Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police Officer Derek Hadel under investigation before]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CIDBKXFSE5BCFOBLVBAURV52OY.jpg?auth=57d23f99442e063fc95c20dcc25b96fd644a8412d3d7ece7dcf9e4c3da0f0b85&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland attorney general’s office released body camera footage showing the interaction between Samuel “Big Sam” Brown Jr., in an orange vest, and Baltimore County Police Officer Derek Hadel, whose hand can be seen on Brown, in February.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/hello-kitty-cafe-truck-maryland-bethesda-white-marsh-CLEEVRRX3ZEV3AFTSSEFINM73Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T16:00:00.723Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T16:00:00.723Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hello Kitty Cafe Truck coming to Bethesda, White Marsh]]></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/KT7WLKEPARD7FA57ABP665EHRE.jpg?auth=cf32ae1b4bf1d3e97870bbea0a075a95c5b9fb4f0fb2e929bd14c6e6ff03eaf2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2046&amp;height=1364</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will stop at Pike & Rose on Saturday and The Avenue at White Marsh on April 18.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/ravens-andrews-flowers-nfl-draft-decosta-pick-BEENGTEVYFDVXME2VJB26SYM3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T15:30:02.834Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T15:30:02.834Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Ravens should consider a pass catcher with their first-round draft pick]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Analysis,Jesse Minter,NFL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4KMFMRKOUZHQZG26HDHWMA6N7A.jpg?auth=bc1cbfaf540b0586dc4998a228172f6c8e2f04831f81cb36a813a4459c7ad97f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5090&amp;height=3636</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mark Andrews, left, and Zay Flowers are the only proven receiving weapons remaining on the Ravens’ roster.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-catcher-adley-rutschman-setup-framing-blocking-IBQU4DUHSVFJNJHY5HLNRO2JLY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T15:00:03.178Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T15:00:03.178Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Adley Rutschman’s prepitch setup has changed. His latest may be his best.]]></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/v2/3WAHXNNXDVFPLPB3NADPRLUDTE.jpg?auth=224ab50d0048cac9061c8d3eced567992cf525429fe689369ae2803c0586129f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4018&amp;height=2679</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has changed the way he sets up in anticipation of a pitch this season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/harvey-doster-theater-acting-towson-university-obituary-U7QJYRIUDFD4XPNS2DPQAL36IE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T14:56:14.924Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T14:56:14.924Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Harvey Doster, acting teacher and local theater director, dies at 73]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Obituaries and deaths,Obituary]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AV2GZ556YNDADGEZ6NI6I4CA5I.jpeg?auth=93a1e7ca158d0f795f090dfa9a93b6864e72fabe8f5cab847ff3bea03d861f3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2964&amp;height=2963</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Harvey Doster.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-first-road-trip-progress-X7OVJNCMIJEPXNNJKYUXDUY77E/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T14:30:00.498Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T14:30:00.498Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Orioles’ road trip could have gone worse. That feels like progress.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IT4SBV6MUNFHZF6ER5XAJEZU6Q.jpg?auth=79b44b5d415ce802881855591570f8db7b9daa0c0c5746a4c446017427076a15&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3145&amp;height=2097</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles designated hitter Gunnar Henderson celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the White Sox on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/maryland-764-online-extremist-group-MWNEYRJ27VH7PMQLPYG22D6KZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T12:00:02.563Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:00:02.563Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What to know about extremist 764 group targeting Maryland kids online]]></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/v2/6APPWZKRXFCJRA4PLMOKNLBN5Y.jpg?auth=1f80e2c51a49ecf644fb8f3baa0838350998e123d248b7d6791aaeb43300fb12&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4661&amp;height=3705</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/sean-bulson-harford-county-schools-fired-QEYMEAQSHFHXNMHUFR6U3OSV6I/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T09:30:02.329Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T09:30:02.329Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What happened in New Orleans, according to Sean Bulson, fired schools chief]]></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/NOGHLWJWVNGOTGFNGFJUYFXRH4.jpg?auth=847b4ce42bdb66cdd0808d2ff6effe754dff351456ca6fac1c1934d711897177&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sean Bulson, the former superintendent of Harford County Public Schools, is speaking out for the first time since speculation about his behavior on a 2024 work trip to New Orleans led the school board to fire him in February.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/classic-colonial-home-for-sale-in-chevy-chase-maryland-V5ZYTVQEZRCI3MDAF4TCGKJOP4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T09:30:01.021Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T09:30:01.021Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Classic colonial home for sale in Chevy Chase]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Real estate,Housing,contributor,Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7CE5KL7KDBHLTKEOLTSQ55QN3Y.png?auth=624b140ac857ce681153ceb454a42404927b1c85522bc46825aac7d7e7009cc6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/steve-thomas-amal-awad-handcuffs-crisis-response-QCHHPCAGLBEA3DY4WORSTE76GY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T09:30:00.989Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T09:30:00.989Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hutzell: Anne Arundel retreats from humane policing, with little explanation]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Mental Health,Policing,Police reform,Anne Arundel County Police]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RM3XJFF2ARER5C2DRSL4V7524U.jpg?auth=74ce86650f2f97291157d57dfdb4afac7c4706bd552e2f3c6f4f406e5e01efbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6541&amp;height=4361</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County changed its handcuff policy in 2023, apparently removing officers’ discretion to use them when transporting someone.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/maryland-ice-detention-center-wes-moore-LEFVSOFVEVGIZGUKDG2IMGMMSY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T09:30:01.605Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T09:30:01.605Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ICE told Maryland agency about warehouse plans in mid-January]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Immigration,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SUASYIQ7CNB5LHFQSCUHVDRLIY.JPG?auth=cf1ebea429c78b55f6359034d3074b6644551289c4d7d2ffc73107f554f8c779&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Jan. 12 letter to the Maryland Historical Trust from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security carried the heading “New ICE Baltimore Processing Facility.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-nfl-draft-late-round-picks-eric-decosta-struggles-DDBFOZFDXVEP3ICQGSY4NXDDAY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T09:30:01.764Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T09:30:01.764Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens need Eric DeCosta to step up on Day 3 of the NFL draft]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,NFL draft]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DXJTFGN2DNEBFPI6DJN6Y64U4A.jpg?auth=2021e96372f66b5480bb69e9cc888f9b4f433b926d423916fe26ea3f2fc57e56&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4913&amp;height=3275</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has eight picks on the final day of the draft, and he will need to hit on them.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/reading-curriculum-mcps-amplify-ZYW5LTAP4FFH7FJVGRFMY46XRU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T09:30:01.867Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T09:30:01.867Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why a new reading curriculum evokes such strong feelings]]></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/v2/3FZMS6MIG5AN5BSH6GKZGXNW54.jpg?auth=74b521a2e03142e09d846ffb92b9b89bf0d31611bcd6d9066f214a42edd595b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2772&amp;height=2078</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/wizards-nba/wizards-bulls-leonard-miller-career-night-XJHJ5IVHIRBUTJWPM3NOV4LAMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T01:59:08.005Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:59:08.005Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NBA: Miller’s career night paces Bulls to 119-108 win over Wizards]]></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/v2/3WJKRIMVPNBZDMFRJUXBAEWX2Y.jpg?auth=3a2455c44772a84bde58fab6444f8981b3c18cd75e6eea8bfe8bc8cd28cf36b6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Julian Reese of the Wizards guards Leonard Miller of the Bulls during Chicago’s 119-108 win Thursday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/anne-arundel-county-police-alexander-rodriguez-deadly-pursuit-NCTI6QQUDJESBEIGRIIAHIT62U/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T01:17:57.286Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:17:57.286Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ex-Anne Arundel County Police officer pleads guilty in fatal pursuit]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Police,Howard County,Maryland Attorney General,Policing]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3LXKNRS5FJGD3NUFWIH75C4GVM.JPG?auth=d5f511935ffc6e2fd1cc00ff7e5e5ac544d0c80601aceacda4a715b55784c355&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Alexander Rodriguez pleaded guilty in Howard County Circuit Court to one count of failing to remain at the scene of an accident resulting in death stemming from a 2024 chase, according to court records.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/branson-oduor-missing-baltimore-police-search-YGKQAIWS3ZEKTF4ZJ54I7AK6JU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T01:17:46.193Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:17:46.193Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Police dive team joins search for Branson Oduor]]></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/v2/2I3DL5OLJVFPXGXG7VP6JHQLFE.jpg?auth=6d3f06d483ad5c58d430d389bbbf741db1dc7735d708aeab99ed05417f3e44ae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Missing person flyers about Branson Oduor are posted on poles across Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/towson-town-center-apple-store-closing-AZ2PAMPQLZBTFBQVMP724REUTE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T23:02:16.555Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T23:02:16.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Apple to close its unionized store at Towson Town Center]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Technology,Baltimore County,Towson Town Center,Towson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/D5NRXVQD2FBBTNO7IRTMTOIZJ4.jpg?auth=01f7bba34290df4f26a06454f1df87a983789c2aa0e6e2052e4b15076cae9891&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3613&amp;height=2409</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Apple Store at Towson Town Center will close in June.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/dali-maryland-key-bridge-settlement-MQPPSTRSCRFVVBVTHQYNIDYTGQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T22:18:10.475Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T22:18:10.475Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland strikes deal with owner and operator of Dali in Key Bridge collapse]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Key Bridge collapse]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WIKVYFS5MVGO7JAQEPBQL24F5A.jpg?auth=f0449ff241a99d97039a6a8dd28f99646efdf2d05029c98b62080abd47b96f0a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A boat passes by the Dali as it was docked at the Port of Baltimore after the disaster.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/theodore-johnson-jr-murder-retrial-mistaken-release-prison-baltimore-ZD2WBGVH4FBLTA6R6D25LWPBFY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T21:17:12.174Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T21:17:12.174Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore man mistakenly released from prison after getting new murder trial]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services,Baltimore Circuit Court,State's Attorney for Baltimore City,Baltimore Crime]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZDEBDWPCXFDIROVPVXEJC2FP3A.JPG?auth=8a16ee9ef215ad845471d9b6bf032011c532d094b7565bd5e2d20e644c940cb5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services in 2025 mistakenly released Theodore Johnson Jr. from the Western Correctional Institution in Cumberland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/lascelle-lee-indicted-6IB2UQE5NFACNK5VRBKZGJHTBA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T20:55:29.193Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T20:55:29.193Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Father of 6-year-old boy who fatally shot himself indicted]]></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/criminal-justice/baltimore-firefighters-deaths-report-systemic-flaws-T3CDGLANNVBLHKLCCY3M2LOP6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T20:42:11.342Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T20:42:11.342Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Report on firefighters’ deaths in Baltimore exposes systemic flaws]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City,Fire - Baltimore,Baltimore Fire Department,Investigation]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G5XFEYCTKRAUBAGJVRRATXKDPU.JPG?auth=38ba1737433018fbdf307a84585a66b48ef0786ca4ac217309b99cb1e58b8479&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5842&amp;height=3582</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore City firefighter Rodney Pitts’ casket sits on top of Engine 29, with medals saying “beloved son” and “Dad” hanging from it during his memorial service at Cathedral of Our Mary Our Queen on Oct. 26, 2023.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/artemis-christina-koch-maryland-sailor-KWPWFV4ALNFWFH5LH7NCOXGGNI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T20:31:59.988Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T20:31:59.988Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch was once a Chesapeake Bay sailor]]></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/HW44BNZLHVCBBOUWCGQ3OY2RNU.jpg?auth=5800f3b460d04b104de4d4726170c9e2b7c0e9a48f848829c6b1a9db433fb9b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Artemis II NASA astronaut Christina Koch once lived in Eastport and sailed with a group of women on the Chesapeake Bay.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/things-to-do-montgomery-county-bts-pilates-encanto-VKGCCRZG2VBWTHHTB3VOEVZ6BU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T20:18:21.5Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T20:18:21.5Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County weekend plans: BTS live concert broadcast viewings, free Pilates and 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/AVSPSWTBWJBHPMWGFVU36T2ZZA.jpg?auth=807010fb10014d9d53437ca14c25445696eec8174fad834f1c9802e78493a962&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4840&amp;height=3228</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BTS isn’t coming to Maryland until this summer, but there’s a way to watch them perform live this weekend in Montgomery County. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/faculty-union-collective-bargaining-UBY2NGSA5RF2VMSGBUVVXIVNHM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T20:10:42.351Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T20:10:42.351Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland lawmakers pass bill granting some college professors union rights]]></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/v2/2UVN77EV45EUHMUE3UNVFFTA64.jpg?auth=eb7502e5920c68851457b7e97be042768deed562732f56cc9505bf334985e840&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5455&amp;height=3637</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Non-tenure track faculty at the University of Maryland, College Park, would be among those who could form recognized unions under new legislation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-tight-end-draft-prospects-K2ZGKMM6BJEGTPGRZSVCOCK5MQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T19:06:44.711Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T19:06:44.711Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: Searching for replacements for Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar]]></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/X3OM3TDZAVDVRDEJY7MIOEXSOQ.png?auth=b7587121aebc8f88920e72e562c2f4dba7d25fc748b6a32ac3d897e2eb66ac08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/nykayla-strawder-act-annapolis-malcolm-ruff-dalya-attar-TZFVYEZMKFHLDEPHKSMPCTPMQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T18:34:09.196Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:34:09.196Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A Maryland family’s grief became a political battleground in Annapolis]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland General Assembly,Gun violence,Ivan Bates]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VCIIBJEWO5EU7IEB4KGRT3UW7M.jpg?auth=a393e28de5aaf68c40c0fbb5c68c904ac21a5a34d822ee3299ee363c90e56d5e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[NyKayla Strawder was killed in 2022 by a 9-year-old who accessed his grandmother’s gun. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/sally-mckenney-baking-baltimore-county-HTTMEWVCWRHGRGLIOJXP3YYLCM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T18:12:23.366Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:12:23.366Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Inside Sally McKenney’s Baltimore County baking empire]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CKJNOYI7YJGDNEPOD5JXBBLQQQ.jpg?auth=c387c66fcf83c61bdd25e5933999b14976bcab154655b7ad1141e38e3b103731&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5304&amp;height=6630</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sally McKenney started her blog, Sally’s Baking Addiction, as a place for friends and family to find her recipes. Today, it draws 25 million views a month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-city-connect-jersey-camden-yards-VUADED5CMBEAJLIV4GGPUUSCOY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T17:39:57.888Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:39:57.888Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles unveil Camden Yards-inspired City Connect jerseys]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Camden Yards,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RCHJITHV45BV7FZJCQXMIML6ZM.jpg?auth=1bb4452b85f61e421c3b5b2372d245914c5c4d6e21b7b87f0972f52a61da2c41&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo models the new City Connect uniform.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/william-rich-us-army-veteran-wire-fraud-theft-sentencing-2KFQUBMJYZGV5I5YYP5632NU4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T17:36:48.684Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:36:48.684Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US Army veteran William Rich spared prison time in fraud and theft case]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[U.S. District Court,U.S. Army,Veterans Health Administration,xMobileApp,xSocialNewsDesk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S32LN26FGZAMDEH6TPRX2BPD3Q.jpg?auth=0c7223ae2f2d9afcae2fe49f529e16d8b0f7dc1b257cddd1191a7258eedee242&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8079&amp;height=5386</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. District Judge Brendan A. Hurson sentenced William Rich to three years' supervised release on five counts of wire fraud and one count of theft of government property.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/television-hill-lead-settlement-anthony-brown-AZIZ4GKKDRA6JP2LWWYBJUTV64/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T17:10:13.999Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:10:13.999Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Companies to pay $2M after raining lead on North Baltimore community from TV tower]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change,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/GUNVOIHRYRHU7HBH4WICBEWVYE.jpg?auth=0870677200aee031ef0b39a8eb849848997021cd0aa4d463a6a140d820aa6baf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Baltimore resident holds a jar containing lead paint from the North Baltimore TV tower in 2022. The tower’s owner and a company hired to paint the structure agreed to a $2.2 million settlement Thursday for contributing to the spread of lead paint chips across a half-mile radius.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/howard-county-elkridge-private-detention-ban-ice-QQCIW4QQEJEEFNBBZZE374CNEQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T15:42:49.126Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:42:49.126Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump DOJ breaks silence on Howard County’s private detention ban]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County,Howard County Council,Donald Trump,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RSKO56TZOZBVNLQQ4PKIAISHAQ.JPG?auth=da967c414bb303e9003e8b352bc1f5e3c88b31c937a254868f4de41e10c993a6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fencing and construction equipment surround a proposed ICE detention center in Elkridge in February.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/paused-hagerstown-ice-detention-protest-DZL4JHXPGZHTHIGE4EMM2Q3PAQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T15:02:43.188Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:02:43.188Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Protesters rally against now-paused immigration detention facility near Hagerstown]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Immigration]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U6ANQRKYOJDKNPHG35SV6RT5JI.JPG?auth=64a69a0516aa5c093b69a46bd20fec82031ddcfe189fd2d695171b79d37dd0e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The sprawling blue-and-white warehouse in Washington County has been the subject of intense debate.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/custom-highland-estate-for-sale-howard-county-UJ43R63OKRHYFBUZHQXP42G7BE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T15:00:03.701Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:00:03.701Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Custom estate for sale in Highland]]></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/EF4HLXXYOZGBLJN5C4X7KAWFTY.png?auth=4f59e23ceb653335eab4b4003fab512c22b93b34cf8750efd385106d9ada29dc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1428&amp;height=866</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/weekend-events-maryland-baltimore-farmers-market-festivals-QZCU7VOIO5FXDPIWFMS2WP7VY4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T14:39:31.26Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:39:31.26Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weekend events: Baltimore Farmers’ Market, Maryland Film Festival]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Farmers markets,Maryland Film Festival,Annapolis,Theater,Maryland Center for History and Culture,Books,CFG Bank Arena,Howard County,Baltimore Convention Center]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EFL6BJJYB5GAXLKOWOGUWYSJ2I.jpg?auth=8e0185a62b44779648478a75699d3b3e302e4965ce3cb5a43774e6a119791faf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2857</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vendors display their wares at the Baltimore Farmers’ Market last Spring. The market reopens for the season underneath the Jones Fall Expressway on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/baltimore-washington-parkway-closures-april-ZNGPMJN4GVC53ILFAWQ7JIBXBU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T12:00:01.728Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:00:01.728Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore-Washington Parkway: What to know about the weekend closure]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Traffic]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FRDSGIHENZHJFG7YJXOAHXC2GY.JPG?auth=e4b533bede998d0a632999e543e144fd4fa3a91dc6594c15655fa25801174178&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Expect some traffic delays this weekend and next around parts of MD-295.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-frances-harper-john-hopkins-abolitionist-THG2KUXLVRGJLKTHBMAYTMG7DU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T11:14:59.962Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:14:59.962Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who was Frances Harper? Honoring 19th century Black abolitionist, suffragist.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BNZIRAEOOBB47GI5K2M6N7FD5I.JPG?auth=592cc0b4435bd02f6dff4499b06c6f2e85279c56f84e1415679c116b40842bd8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Johns Hopkins University’s Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts is hosting a lecture on Baltimore native Frances Harper, the first African American woman to publish a short story and a pioneering Black poet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/marty-bass-wjz-retirement-baltimore-Z4YMKKB6BRC6VDZMWD2DF3YWTE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T10:29:41.439Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:29:41.439Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[WJZ’s Marty Bass is retiring, but he has more stories to tell]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[TV shows]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZZYLS2XO65B7DLWJYFAKZZPTLQ.JPG?auth=27fc9e6dc8a79bccb0c92034d46a65b50dcb25331564478b3e0497d98e280b54&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marty Bass has covered Baltimore for WJZ since 1977.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/steven-thomas-anne-arundel-county-mental-health-crime-criminal-justice-K7RXIZEKKZDN3ID5RJIUP4COMQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T09:30:01.183Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:30:01.183Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel’s crisis system is changing after Lt. Steven Thomas' removal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2W67PXTIARH7NANTPOIQQOMRM4.jpg?auth=407034d63edbb452e6aa5200c3f7326c5fd25d6223d966d2edca86a38d830ec0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=900&amp;height=600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Last month, the department reassigned Lt. Steven Thomas, the longtime head of the its acclaimed Crisis Intervention Team, after he was disciplined for giving his officers discretion not to handcuff people.

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/scams-seniors-montgomery-county-aarp-prevention-HVMS5VUK7VCGDCN7WZ2PUQBFCY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T09:30:01.599Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:30:01.599Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County women turned their misfortune into a mission to prevent fraud against seniors]]></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/JXTSPDSCJVCQZKXETOO55HKMKQ.jpg?auth=05882292f1d8669e31b69a9a0e36ec6f4d2e81b2af3e831dac0b353ebc5aeb59&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Judith Boivin, left, and Dolores Miller lost thousands of dollars to fraud scams, but now advocate for other seniors.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/rideshare-empower-maryland-regulators-PI6JCDVHMJHYFM45OZLOZ6ZR3M/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T09:30:02.338Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:30:02.338Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rideshare app Empower remains defiant as Maryland tries to regulate it]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZVYZYJDQR5DGNCKHJVMVSKSSVY.jpg?auth=66869bc987f48f694b882c3b0493ccb16f839ba82d6a996160b2bd4deb3b7b34&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4617&amp;height=3078</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An ad for Empower, a rideshare app Maryland’s Public Service Commission filed a complaint against in 2024, seen on the side of a BaltimoreLink bus.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/capitals-maple-leafs-logan-thompson-shutout-NCYGUHRSB5ERRJLGKLQKAY4OOU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T02:43:38.931Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:43:38.931Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Logan Thompson backstops Caps to 4-0 victory over Maple Leafs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Washington Capitals]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VH4YPYPONBFCLIKZJNLK2EH7KE.jpg?auth=f7f0d5bd34a9e769120eccde971f70c9f94859b07c7d154ea4c009f689fd17cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5192&amp;height=3815</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson makes a glove save against Steven Lorentz of the Maple Leafs in the second period.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/six-flags-america-kevin-durant-bowie-GJBUVNN4ORE2RDERCHRJVQ7OXM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T01:49:54.833Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:49:54.833Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NBA star Kevin Durant’s group buying Six Flags America in Bowie]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HFHDQFTVQJG5PAOI6BM5WSLJ6U.JPG?auth=7be96f66dcdcd5bfcfac7176fc52e45ccd9c3f0bf574baaa1fe7bc9046ff9a78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Six Flags America in Bowie closed permanently at the end of the 2025 season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-cardinals-game-3-VJLSXLPD3FHBRJRBHOM4JY67Z4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T00:36:27.23Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:36:27.23Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals miss another opportunity in 6-1 loss to Cardinals]]></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/K6HLJD6L2FHGZKEEXU6AIJ3SOI.jpg?auth=f2cec810261900380741d21bd86a66a061f53847646ebc909a6a13bfa69d2287&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5847&amp;height=3872</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thomas Saggese of the Cardinals slides into third base on a passed ball in the second inning as Brady House of the Nationals takes the throw.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-hospital-insurance-tax-pause-J5O35RY7FFF6VNPWHGTRAQFMGU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T00:17:44.128Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:17:44.128Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lawmakers question pause on Maryland hospitals' insurance tax collections]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland General Assembly,Hospitals]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BML2XS3FGZAFVLGFVOF5OZ4TYM.jpg?auth=8012567117dae66487517da1c4a3075e89f5c19e3879f48c129c38c328b00ca4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5039&amp;height=3359</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nonprofit hospitals in Maryland have set up for-profit insurance companies known as “captive” insurers in places such as the Cayman Islands. Those companies have not been paying a 3% state tax other insurers pay. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-banner-local-news-day-7OA2RBOPGNCVTFO5V6K7BNUHOY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T00:05:19.086Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:05:19.086Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet Banner journalists at pop-up newsrooms for Local News Day]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6YTVGSYAQNAMRNGAYR6NEWKLMQ.jpg?auth=0093a9ce68cdb9192a4e260893b11dc25bc2e51111450ce03aa1b67d02832711&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[For Local News Day, Banner staff will be talking with readers about how we do our work, answering questions and, most importantly, listening to what you have to say.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-zach-eflin-tommy-john-surgery-E2LDNX6I3FE5DI5OXXTCV7MFGY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T23:42:23.258Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:42:23.258Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles’ Zach Eflin undergoes Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery]]></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/MIPX2TWMC5EE5HTIYQ7JXEXMSA.jpg?auth=472385a345fd5b506b8db23ea3b27009c7b9a15286fefc13976bbeecdf491e32&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles starter Zach Eflin pitches in the first inning against the Texas Rangers on March 31. He left the game after 3 2/3 innings and landed on the injured list.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-kyle-bradish-double-error-LRJRO2OVM5FIVFQUH6DDIERJVQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T22:47:08.366Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:47:08.366Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kyle Bradish owns ‘childish’ lapse during Orioles win, says it ‘will not happen again’]]></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/NR5A6BWIMBH6ROWTQEWZ7UFDYM.jpg?auth=1a677726c8d10736aa4e8ccbc2c7f8ad8d61d547313e6281629e8292782fc2f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4378&amp;height=2919</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kyle Bradish allowed six hits and two earned runs in five innings, and his lapse in concentration led to an unearned run for the White Sox.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/taylor-ward-keeps-hitting-doubles-and-in-an-orioles-win-he-sets-a-record-VNMM6Q6KVFB45K34RGP7DT3VLM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T22:31:34.832Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:31:34.832Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Taylor Ward keeps hitting doubles, and in an Orioles win he sets a record]]></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/v2/3MXGEQWMJBE6NICWBLD436NMGY.jpg?auth=4873173ee00fd0c780ea51e0cb2dca1b4575e2a351582e45b88145d8b398e161&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4252&amp;height=2835</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Taylor Ward had three doubles Wednesday to boost his season total to nine.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-glock-trigger-ban-INA5GNP4HJFHDDDC4ISMH4L6YM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:59:09.576Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:59:09.576Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland lawmakers approve bill banning popular Glock handgun sales]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QPLOCYNAE5GLHJGUAX5PK4LRIM.jpg?auth=eb64d8cb3f3a4751076e5c8422d6519fff2d18f78608068780879790c9396902&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4823&amp;height=3215</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A bill banning the sale of handguns that can be converted into automatic weapons with so-called Glock switches is heading to Gov. Wes Moore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-security-guard-strike-ITIW54KZAZALDHXOQMLMDPZ53I/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:37:58.103Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:37:58.103Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Security guards for Harbor East, city facilities to strike Thursday]]></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/CGJTBLMHGRHLRAZOFRHN2G4JO4.jpg?auth=0b8e6249dba7b03359b632bd981d114184686098c0ae5f73abf81d42fd4caae0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Security guards who patrol Harbor East as well as the Abel Wolman building and other city-owned and -leased properties will strike on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/washington-capitals-alex-ovechkin-future-3JBSOLJ5UJBLXGRNFPRCAVCV4E/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:02:34.164Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:02:34.164Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Capitals star Alex Ovechkin still needs to decide his future]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Capitals]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GVSQTXQIKBHA5GXHPDMR2XWUIE.jpg?auth=f07ff7b75f1771d84632296041e1f9ba39591c61864832e15a3e1abbd70f72a3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4270&amp;height=2828</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 1,000th career goal, including the postseason, on March 22.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lamar-jackson-offseason-program-jesse-minter-JDFJADVGGBE7JO7TTM6HMIHWBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T19:36:17.383Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:36:17.383Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens see ‘wonderful’ turnout as first offseason under Jesse Minter begins]]></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/D6FDV3ZULJCR5AUWBVP5VT2MVQ.JPG?auth=daf0fad9995f6320c1d0510bc5631116d89b2437875677c9d8cc9d6b7bd5feeb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens head coach Jesse Minter speaks during the news conference introducing outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson on March 13.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-road-trip-chris-bassitt-MZIGA5T37BGBRF3LU5WQF35NAU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T17:35:24.012Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:35:24.012Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles podcast: The good, bad and ugly of the first road trip]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Banner Baseball Show,Baltimore Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BLQB34TB7BBVVK6NYRWUDW6RIM.png?auth=59932c474d70d0267a1e680b2d22d131a86fee9ec4d70fa6e5340f390aabc423&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/i-695-traffic-manure-spill-ZAFMGS3B4FCYRJ4M7OWHOHX37Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T17:24:11.326Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:24:11.326Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[I-695 traffic stinks after manure spill in Baltimore County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Traffic]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/II7MEZTIUNHR3KKOOYTGHNGNDE.jpg?auth=d43080d649f0de755a04cf853b87b43eb8a0f5971ecfef7974bd379df57784d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1432&amp;height=1073</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Traffic cameras along I-695 showed cars backed up for several miles on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/mushroom-hampden-spike-gjerde-falls-road-mushroom-company-LTZ2WWIMLNGXJDME6IPMGZTW6I/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T16:48:41.417Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:48:41.417Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A Hampden mushroom farm helps local restaurants serve fresh fungi]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Hampden,Restaurants]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DFN25BIT3JHGNINMQ5WDGHTYMA.JPG?auth=8d9ec898800a32b3d06305836b3877edeb9b9bb27b196d7d65153753f86ae1c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7721&amp;height=5147</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Malachi Child, head of research and development, prepares a bag of mycelium to cultivate fungi inside Falls Road Mushroom Company in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/marmite-mccormick-spread-hunt-valley-maryland-WF6XUCNKRREUVA3B3BDAGT3DYU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T15:45:58.758Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:45:58.758Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McCormick’s acquisition of British Marmite causes anxiety across the pond]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/D5R4F6VGCFEU3GEOC3SHUN5RI4.jpg?auth=a9425b337d3d970d8edb4970c77443dda06e61f7b3c895c60a105a0c3e5e53e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4626&amp;height=3084</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[McCormick & Co. announced last week that it is acquiring a portion of British food conglomerate Unilever, which will include the spread Marmite.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/maryland-energy-bill-savings-3OTWRFB5HBFRRINDEBO6LB5Z74/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T15:05:31.81Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:05:31.81Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland Democrats disagree on energy bill savings plan]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change,Maryland General Assembly,Bill Ferguson,Wes Moore,Exelon]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DLGGWPLN55C4XAOUIOYGQB3G3Q.JPG?auth=1944d322d5e70485b6f9fab9871fe41bcf9fe33d5278a06a5b66314d6ce8a199&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senate President Bill Ferguson, left, and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk at a press event in February. Ratepayer advocates argue that recent changes undercut Democrat promises to cut energy bills in Maryland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/donald-trump-iran-war-ceasefire-MIBG5P3GMBHAFLEAC6X27HSKOE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T14:24:46.764Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:24:46.764Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US, Israel agree to 2-week ceasefire with Iran]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,United States Department of Defense]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4V7TWN4HT5CXTECZLF6VIJLUVE.jpg?auth=62a24d3ab82398f4c6a4abd1c2465af71531968e781cf84470f6cf2e0c2392d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5527&amp;height=3685</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference at the White House on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>