<?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/culture/lifestyle/scripps-spelling-bee-marylanders-competing-live-updates-DYTP247V55ANLGAPN2TSTTUJQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T22:19:22.984Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T22:19:22.984Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland’s Zwe Spacetime chases Scripps National Spelling Bee title]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,xAppleNews,live blog]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/O4LF7SBI4ZEX5EAW3QWPMSBOUM.jpg?auth=838f624167ab543d74951f0c3ee38e891f8f0d6322c0c5d9574ab0159a77d22f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zwe Spacetime competes in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in on Wednesday and is among the nine students heading to the finals on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/frederick-police-james-dodson-jr-pleads-guilty-child-sexual-abuse-JUKKMGRMQJFKLHGHA2GXDRIS4M/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T22:05:23.307Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T22:05:23.307Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ex-Frederick Police corporal pleads guilty in child sex abuse material case]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Frederick County,Policing,Children]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PE3RLXYMCZHTZNX3TZFXY7VPJA.jpg?auth=845f9757e10d23705aa98be8d32c65140d23642996e6be9736c001e9278b3789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2771&amp;height=2086</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ex-Frederick Police Cpl. James Dodson Jr. faces a maximum sentence of 1 1/2 to five years in prison after admitting to possessing child sexual abuse material]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/oprah-winfrey-marty-bass-wjz-baltimore-retirement-CIHCDXTHFRDXVO6VFFUJBVCRVE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T21:48:21.479Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T21:48:21.479Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oprah Winfrey congratulates WJZ’s Marty Bass on his retirement]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[TV shows,WJZ,TV Hill]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZMFJOTL55VEZ7HESCYA2IFTLWY.JPG?auth=15ff5d45288ec5b66043931d9ec1a6087c8483e7f66de4d0c228303d561c24b4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7297&amp;height=4865</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marty Bass, a WJZ reporter for 48 years, at the Baltimore studio April 6.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/us-house/md-6/us-congressional-district-6-QM5Q4OAG3NBKBCRJ5UM4GT5JPE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T21:41:06.965Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T21:41:06.965Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. Congressional District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YVENENMSRREDTFEBDMU5VIEMTY.png?auth=3a8b25aab1b2fa5686a828044d90c3922a4344002aee57642c50fc45be8f09ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Congress]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/montgomery-county/montgomery-county-council-at-large-UQEFYXBIKRCNHCWJFEYUAGMIHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T21:39:45.164Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T21:39:45.164Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County Council At-Large: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Montgomery County,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6NXT3CK27FCORNOOZJJR34MNLQ.png?auth=8a651460d389c7ef230d6f81713b62f690be92c87dedcf15198fcb744d06d077&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-mt-bank-stadium-renovations-fan-experience-DX5F2WHXZ5BBZFXB6U7OSR2ZXM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T21:37:26.701Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T21:37:26.701Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens adding new social spaces with final M&T Bank Stadium renovations]]></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/v2/22JE37AQNFG67HLTRZKAAO7SAA.JPG?auth=15ef565bed5315e3a1c552d76b628c24f81f2c66c11e402abc6279939a899ef3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New construction on the North Plaza at M&T Bank Stadium extends the secure perimeter with a canopy-covered entrance closer to Hamburg Street.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/nra-glock-ban-lawusit-wes-moore-6OLQHCCW6NAS3K5JOYTU6T7NCA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T21:33:47.169Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T21:33:47.169Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NRA lawsuit claims Maryland’s ban on Glock-style guns is unconstitutional]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews,Gun violence,Wes Moore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CRX5NNZF3ZF5ZNSXXWAHG7ZHNA.jpg?auth=b1706890fa42c1061f4e27fbd9d84a4a1af9201e430ddb207ea3d649d40d7e32&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5351&amp;height=3567</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore signed into law this week a measure that bans Glocks and Glock-style guns. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/ivan-bates-dalya-attar-endorsement-NEO3YMWLUBHGDLJSXB2V4AV73I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T21:23:51.074Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T21:23:51.074Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ivan Bates distances himself from endorsement of indicted Dalya Attar]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland General Assembly,Ivan Bates,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JRFN4QWE6FFH5BWIRMQID7LCUY.jpg?auth=7e31cded9f96d9c0f7a1e4db7389bad517c2e1488f58b6df6c39cd21c30a3a8a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4746&amp;height=3164</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates is walking back an October endorsement of state Sen. Dalya Attar, who was later indicted on federal extortion charges.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/wade-kach-district-3-baltimore-county-F7TSQXXLRRCVHH6HXCSNN7BWSU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T21:13:53.699Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T21:13:53.699Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[7 Republicans vying to fill Baltimore County Council opening]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YOF7TZQXSRAC3A372F2JVBHXTA.JPG?auth=3289d60da929211df253949463d47fcbd92b9c5099ee07e60bba3ac17540b5ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore County Republican Central Committee will choose one of seven candidates to replace Wade Kach, who resigned from his District 3 seat this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/child-shot-west-baltimore-YF5TEYWO65AGDCR6OJ3LZSEZGA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T21:08:00.095Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T21:08:00.095Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[11-year-old shot on playground in Baltimore drive-by shooting, police say]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/T4S7EZ4H6VBUBDH4BWYIJOXDVM.jpg?auth=033a31de354836aecc23d640b08d7c7e13ae8c70f7941e416ea01d28d3728b42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police blocked off the area between McCulloh Homes and Furman L. Templeton Elementary School in Upton with yellow tape after a double shooting on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/fire-barclay-rowhomes-guilford-avenue-baltimore-PKYHKYZKABGQPDG3VTA4R7NIUQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T20:43:12.753Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T20:43:12.753Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3-alarm fire rips through rowhomes 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/FZCFGVSVJJAN5MG6DWU6BZ3SBM.jpg?auth=c6f341b8ee392c4e0631a1b301614a23c6fd68f1eaeb013400e18d6fcde2fe9b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore City firefighters respond to a three-alarm fire that erupted through upper levels of rowhomes in the Barclay neighborhood Thursday afternoon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/water-rescue-person-falls-into-baltimore-inner-harbor-JVDKEESNPFBHNMZ2ZJCOMVF5CU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T20:29:17.868Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T20:29:17.868Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man pulled from Inner Harbor after massive rescue response]]></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/WDHJNJIC4BHVBLNPZ3OYO6PEME.jpg?auth=d9ffafe9e3acfc37e2177ad0b08e5b53ded688103ba6bd892ee19d92da1db62e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[First responders lift a person out of the Inner Harbor off Pratt Street on Thursday afternoon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/sonny-rollins-jazz-music-obituary-JQI47F32IBCURHDO6AAOCQGERU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T20:17:02.253Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T20:17:02.253Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Obituaries and deaths]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZFINK6VZDRBGJHSGNF5VFV4REU.jpg?auth=0d72852fd7465a1c25546691cf779b58facdd211cc0f189d50c43beb6c3d69bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3003&amp;height=1922</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sonny Rollins performs during a concert in Tokyo in 2010. The legendary jazz saxophonist died Monday at his home in Woodstock, New York at age 95.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lamar-jackson-contract-health-otas-2026-jesse-minter-declan-doyle-2Y54CBTS2VEWRDVKVCZ7ZGX5VU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T20:11:30.365Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T20:11:30.365Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 things we learned from Lamar Jackson’s Ravens presser]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TDKLBS34XRDHPJQDMRNECHAQYE.JPG?auth=1229d1b6d9b468a1ae2714e47b49e5a7ee213a3eee2ec4cb2339a76bb45ae3c9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs through drills during the Ravens’ second OTA.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-sweep-tampa-bay-rays-gunnar-henderson-576ZHPHZZBEPVLJXFX3SMQEBOQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T19:38:34.567Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T19:38:34.567Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The difference a week makes: Orioles sweep Rays as part of upswing]]></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/v2/35IVNSXLGVE4PBGFHYVUMHF3VA.jpg?auth=b35eece3b0835fb5a17b997948dcae11fcff6d8b0c064385b23a0f407e39876e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson celebrates after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/donald-trump-e-jean-carroll-justice-department-XSVPCSIDWJGTJLPAS6NTARJ6BM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T19:24:57.389Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T19:24:57.389Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DOJ reportedly opens investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LZPI3K6EFRE2FFZ2XYSR5N2XV4.jpg?auth=4993d9a57a17f37243b4842ca72bca37ad9264e51f163f4a0c95f807a69e3d11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3444&amp;height=2296</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Department of Justice has reportedly opened an investigation into writer E. Jean Carroll, who successfully brought civil suits against Trump for sexual abuse and defamation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/baltimore-school-board-race-DEAJRWYKYZCNTHM4EOPQTBBW2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T19:21:45.46Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T19:21:45.46Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore’s nonpartisan school board race can’t escape politics]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Early childhood education, preschool, pre-K,Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YMAGMWYMSBFDPH7LSCA37YSDZM.JPG?auth=5e1379de8c76442e3d7fc8dd240af16bc3bcd2e79a9dd27fccf9891f5674f040&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore school board candidate Brian Robertson drew ire from some opponents and audience members at a candidate forum in Charles Village. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/wingspan-board-games-silver-spring-montogomery-county-B64V4ME53BB3BLAISPSUUS2PEA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T18:55:47.717Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T18:55:47.717Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wingspan: This popular board game was created in Silver Spring]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E2HQXLLAARBLPNX3KQND2SS3VY.jpg?auth=5d98f6aea28b00a7c0a62ac8f44ce90559c74d78bc6e9944fe4b170bc2cc34d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wingspan designer Elizabeth Hargrave, left, play-tests an untitled sorting board game project at her home in Silver Spring with fellow designers Dominic Crapuchettes and Connie Vogelmann.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-homegrown-pitching-development-top-prospects-UADQ2QIQW5FPXHXJBDD4DKXK6Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T18:37:37.259Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T18:37:37.259Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Orioles are scouting for a different type of pitcher now ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Analysis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LDU2UFEHU5CBREK3YKJCR244FE.jpg?auth=22f48154a383733812ca441516f9017a5dcd1ac9444acb44e8a04488866407a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7781&amp;height=5187</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles pitcher Trey Gibson throws during the second inning a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-property-tax-reduction-budget-ABK73FU2JJAOJNMWVKAP3MS3TI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T17:56:46.831Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T17:56:46.831Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore’s brewing tax fight and other budget hearing takeaways]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Hall,Baltimore City Council,Brandon Scott,Zeke Cohen]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VWDBM6WWXJG7DJVIKQCBVLVDT4.JPG?auth=aa671ae783ef2620e40a568babc7aa7f2e45db8f37ecc5c9bb89428adf43c57a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Six days of budget hearings got underway in the Baltimore City Council on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/rockefeller-foundation-makes-a-big-bet-to-create-more-jobs-XD775J3RLVCPJGE2JI7L2MVSEM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T17:17:33.14Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T17:17:33.14Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rockefeller Foundation makes a big bet to create more jobs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xFlipboard,xAppleNews,xGoogleNews,xSocialNewsDesk,Sponsored Content,xSCrecirc]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VB7BLQKMLFFARGMV6E4SQEH3FY.jpg?auth=8dad9c04b568d94d5bb68d47728aa8c682fa60f01406d3b6355e45096e14789c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6048&amp;height=4024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Governor of Maryland Wes Moore and The Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv J. Shah speak about economic opportunity, including the Foundation’s new Big Bet on Good Jobs for America, with moderator DeRay Mckesson at Big Bets for America: Baltimore. 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reorganization.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-steelers-live-score-updates-XVXPCJQLHBD4LDKYAAD336KLRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T16:33:12.254Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T16:33:12.254Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens-Steelers: Live updates and analysis]]></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/AZYGIFXN6RA4NPPRJH4E4H3XYE.jpg?auth=92e50a9f2a4bccd87040ba9a67247631e2432d749e55688b88d58b6b8744c7c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2660&amp;height=1773</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens running back Derrick Henry scores on a 44-yard run in the third quarter, his second touchdown of the game.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-sheriffs-immigration-community-trust-act-SIDAGN43ENCEHJPY7JYH3I5ZZ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T16:25:26.671Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T16:25:26.671Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland sheriffs sue state over new immigration law]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6ZTBJPR66ZGBNP5NWQ4J2VGVII.jpg?auth=922e9638d93671e2c8a047c896864c3dfdb3b96d69767b01b1f609478c9de0f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5090&amp;height=3393</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler described the Community Trust Act as "unconstitutional overreach."]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/bruce-springsteen-foo-fighters-power-to-people-concert-ULHQ5KZTB5GQ5FUAZ5MUNTMX6E/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T16:13:41.078Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T16:13:41.078Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Springsteen, Foo Fighters headline Power to the People protest concert in Columbia]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Merriweather Post Pavilion,Donald Trump,President of the United States]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/F4RUBZTVCJGSZHQ6I26RB2YLD4.JPG?auth=558377598a9a33219700ffe1f71869bed59d48a05184a610140ac7c79a3fd04c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8405&amp;height=5603</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bruce Springsteen is one of the headliners for the Power to the People protest concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Oct. 3. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/woodmark-ellicott-city-home-for-sale-2OH2AAMEAVGOVONJNGJV4KSHN4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T15:00:03.274Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T15:00:03.274Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Attractive custom home for sale in Ellicott City ]]></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/v2/3KVQJR4OHZG6FJRAKWEZJRGZXM.png?auth=b34b1a79bf26c059044a860450ac06eb2712dbf0851680f36d1ff9342c7ef677&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=854</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/bobby-lapin-bill-ferguson-maryland-primary-PH726TXKFVCZDMKRISFW6DPTK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T14:44:19.939Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T14:44:19.939Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Influencer Bobby LaPin has Bill Ferguson stressing. Should he be?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Bill Ferguson,Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EYJQU3RBCVBHPH4TQ54IFESNXI.jpg?auth=8b3ecefab67dc2d8048f17f424dfaaa74ba6effaf5edffc2b2182b7023efc9d7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5183&amp;height=3455</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bobby LaPin, left, speaks with Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson following a 46th District candidate forum in Baltimore earlier this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-nnamdi-madubuike-neck-trey-hendrickson-lamar-jackson-otas-practice-NCR4HCT5XRCCBOJTNNNPLSPD4M/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T14:36:39.355Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T14:36:39.355Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens’ Nnamdi Madubuike ‘trending in a great direction’ in rehab]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JRGVGZ47JRHLZL2X7ARHREQDBM.JPG?auth=d9e3478acac180c3ea0bbf910f8d635e0026dccc0f682938e93a5a8d90075011&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens head coach Jesse Minter takes questions from reporters following organized team activities 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as part of the Baltimore Film Summit.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/inner-harbor-body-identified-frank-owens-URIFNQHV7NAHDA4WRVQVUV6JZ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T13:29:34.399Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T13:29:34.399Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Body pulled from Inner Harbor ID'd as 59-year-old Frank Owens]]></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/v2/7WDMJVLS7NHT7BIQKP6XR6EAJ4.jpg?auth=cfe8385bbb776402f4977e9430f300feba1fb2a47274a2ffe563080fb7ff8797&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5920&amp;height=3947</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police said Frank Owens, 59, was found around 3:40 a.m. near Pier 4 on the 600 block of East Pratt Street. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/columbia-association-leadership-disagreement-controversy-RVCH3BU6KBBFXH4FBLT3HF5W5Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T09:30:01.677Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T09:30:01.677Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mounting discord suggests Columbia’s leaders can’t get along]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Columbia Association,Columbia MD]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XDRDP7G2YZC25EHJDDCAJHCORU.jpg?auth=fea309166e80194c3894fb89c0c757608e36ed2f13600b1dff1432ea7cfe8998&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4840&amp;height=3227</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Columbia Association’s board of directors holds a town hall at Slayton House in Columbia in January.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/things-to-do-capital-region-7MOYMNVOAJENJBELX6LMBQ5R6I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T09:30:00.81Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T09:30:00.81Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[7 things to do in the capital region, including a cult classic’s anniversary]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R7TJ4VON7BBJJEYYH2KPTIQ6HI.jpg?auth=d2c0c7f54219a379523a08854be002b434fc07be14d6101ff59183b5d9fd6f12&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Scenes from the cult classic “Heavy Metal Parking Lot.” The documentary short, which was filmed in Landover, will celebrate its 40th anniversary at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center on May 31.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-county-schools-melatonin-maiden-choice-QEGFYEVKNBFNLNPXUILLQ5K3MI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T09:30:01.315Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T09:30:01.315Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland tightly restricts who can give medication at school]]></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/XBQIVB5D35DBZH3H6A6WC4AXRA.jpg?auth=8646a59f9dcafc3b7b90cc18bd8589ef5c919211dd8d66f11189674df029cd4a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5577&amp;height=3718</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A lawsuit accuses a former Baltimore County Public Schools teacher of giving melatonin to students without parents’ consent. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-lose-cleveland-guardians-3-2-WF6DJDSE4ZA5NDWAEOJ4HPIXXU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T05:30:10.122Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T05:30:10.122Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals mount ninth-inning rally but fall short of sweeping Guardians]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QQHZPUAF3FFP5HX2O5U7GTVTZM.jpg?auth=8919be1ab33d95668d902852cb2a90cff23302ec19cc71b35d44bfe609823da4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3852&amp;height=2563</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals right-hander Miles Mikolas hands the ball to manager Blake Butera before exiting during the fifth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lamar-jackson-contract-negotiations-7YBVRJJKIZCCHA5XI5OMVKBTEU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T04:47:14.177Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T04:47:14.177Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lamar Jackson wants to stay in Baltimore but is mum on contract negotiations]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UIWCNMYVBFFVFBSYUNQOAE4WCA.JPG?auth=3d55559eb519186190730cacdaf52620d0b8559b2fab3d2ef3b8ed98de93f99a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson takes questions from reporters following organized team activities Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-lamar-jackson-otas-CMWH737PDVFSHLKDQCPSOL5SRU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-28T04:14:34.106Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-28T04:14:34.106Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: First glimpse at Lamar Jackson in Baltimore’s new offense]]></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/Q5FKQUPG6ZE37KKTKJNNDYGQGQ.png?auth=610dc856c6021091dd4cb1ff0fc5f38a0e27bd9393c58ca0cfe002392bb1de0f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/terrance-brainell-williams-fatal-shooting-56HVV3EKOZEWFKNXADYV3P7VYA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T23:48:04.796Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T23:48:04.796Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested in North Bethesda fatal shooting]]></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:caption><![CDATA[Terrance Brainell Williams was charged with first-degree murder, according to Montgomery County Police.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/marquis-tion-richard-washington-baltimore-county-homicide-investigation-W66FXYLMUZEAZG2W35JSLSYD64/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T23:27:31.791Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T23:27:31.791Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County man having mental health crisis kills teen, cops say]]></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/A537K6257JHPRE6C2Z6PLA4NOE.jpg?auth=8e0340a36c12055c85e8343c7e21682f002ed31e220584c39f327541c6514853&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5643&amp;height=3762</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police said a 22-year-old man told them voices in his head prompted him to kill his brother’s friend, leading to a murder charge and his being held without bond.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/pepco-exelon-utility-rate-increase-public-service-commission-VCSOC7CEKBEW3NXFQY476TSJDM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T23:12:07.11Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T23:12:07.11Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pepco bills may soon rise, but by less than it wants]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QNMFHT7SOZAMRGOBJ5JR6X3JJM.jpg?auth=e7bc7faade28f42fae65fb67b6c82a3b06a72a1b568767c0337ea35816a5b5b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5309&amp;height=3539</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pepco is seeking state approval to increase its annual revenue by about $119 million, which would raise the average customer’s bill by about $10.24 per month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/mid-atlantic-beaksedge-rare-plant-endangered-list-AA3XET7MIRFQPDGOJ4556MK2G4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T22:49:09.966Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T22:49:09.966Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mid-Atlantic beaksedge found in Maryland added to endangered list]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Chesapeake Bay]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UHL6VQQJYZEBXBW3I74JKXSK5E.jpg?auth=d2a273ccc7d2e3eef564f11479a2f0478872d255bdae8650319a8936807f9e64&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=1500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The mid-Atlantic beaksedge is a rare, grassy plant with rust-colored spikelets.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/future-islands-baltimore-show-letterman-ENDTQUGJD5EMDHA6OY64PKCHLA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T22:43:14.027Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T22:43:14.027Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Future Islands on Baltimore, 20 years as a band and that ‘Letterman’ video]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Downtown Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/25BKLLCPY5DC7OLVTKSRUKEG5E.jpg?auth=28e38160b9bacf07ec9378afc249e7b24f9310f74fc8177b3a27ce0b1b85005f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7360&amp;height=4912</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, William Cashion, Mike Lowry, Gerrit Welmers and Samuel T. Herring of Future Islands.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-executive-primary-fundraising-HSFQZ4ZT6FENLJGNRZ4VFV2WUE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T22:42:58.829Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T22:42:58.829Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County executive race: Pickard holds lead in fundraising]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DE6YFVIFURBTVB3UYOITCBC2P4.jpg?auth=fc3b9d8be71df599f9f5f367cbde7d53938b3fa63165d3e40513177e4ac90af6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5055&amp;height=3370</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[County Councilwoman Allison Pickard holds a commanding fundraising lead in the Democratic primary. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-council-rocky-point-golf-course-66-million-CWLAB3XY7VDFDFRCAZJ5MAJSB4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T22:00:19.434Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T22:00:19.434Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Funds return for Rocky Point Golf Course after a initial $6.6M cut]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FZA7OGMGWVDALJOIYWFAT5MMOQ.JPG?auth=77ba653479ed4bffc73bfc6ee801929ff780f7025aab4be50121772218b04cf5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1761</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Rocky Point Golf Course’s 50-year-old clubhouse, seen here in 2024, is slated to be renovated with funding from Baltimore County. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-frustrating-first-third-of-season-ZI3MIUKLCRASXA7KCCKMOOIZK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T20:14:12.748Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T20:14:12.748Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jon Meoli: What really matters a third of the way into this Orioles season]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Analysis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LTEN4WBZ5NHULBYMHTCKEQ2OZQ.jpg?auth=ba23ed9914d5d4ffb894a4e4fbdd922cb13daf4201f427d548ebb66f169e0579&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles  manager Craig Albernaz watches a game against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards earlier this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/baltimore-county/baltimore-county-states-attorney-IYAZCYB6RZBORCQJLSFUXP52DE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T20:11:21.076Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T20:11:21.076Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County State’s Attorney: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Baltimore County,State's Attorney for Baltimore County,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G4CSWL4X2JEJ7KO2G4ZM5HMRDM.png?auth=f0fdd265300bd31aa60ca2bebde46477afa98f171b115b2a4385ff0dd39b4187&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-wineries-farms-freeze-disaster-wes-moore-funds-U4QKLFG3DBA2ZGYH534J4ESFRQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T19:32:56.405Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T19:32:56.405Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Moore seeks federal aid for Maryland wineries, farms hit by freeze]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wes Moore,Donald Trump,Farming]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WIRDOYGCNRECLOTCOH5AEWJPCU.jpg?auth=a53bf6712c31ccfedef7a95aa3a4c880108e0d1eca6269693cdf007265bde82c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Black Ankle Vineyards is among the Maryland wineries grappling with damage from a late-spring frost that decimated grape buds. Gov. Wes Moore is seeking federal disaster aid for affected farms, orchards and vineyards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/anti-weaponization-fund-harry-dunn-5th-district-congress-YDSLT4T5JVH7JEQSFF5EJL6MRY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T19:09:36.444Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T19:09:36.444Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Harry Dunn isn’t finished fighting the insurrection]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Elections and campaigns,Election 2026,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TQ2OZLUH5FHTJF4FUO7JIDPNRI.jpg?auth=ef81518fd83a2958f3167612763dbfe4fe25ead5d1f92bdfcb05b37ab2e796b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5541&amp;height=3694</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Harry Dunn is making his second bid for Congress, this time in the 5th District. It includes parts of Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties, plus all of Southern Maryland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/martinis-classic-cocktails-baltimore-X3OGVOH2KJDMDGJRHCQVKB7RDQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T19:06:04.934Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T19:06:04.934Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[6 of the best classic martinis around Baltimore]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Bars,Fells Point,Canton,Woodberry,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FPSBX7BHUVE4FHQZZWRRRHCKRA.jpg?auth=87f8b182caf429099ff62908791704fb3f0dd7229ee1d3fb279e25ee52a615e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2812&amp;height=1875</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The House Martini at Love, Pomelo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/anne-arundel-county/anne-arundel-county-register-of-wills-WU6PPEDPYJAXLCHDDOD5ICQS6Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T17:23:57.718Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T17:23:57.718Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Register of Wills: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HQPRFEM6M5CKNGPLDWEBHKLGJQ.png?auth=7853af5d7528800ede95428e2fa123e457b7c55654f2fcdcdd1d025e342b490c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/delegates/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-27a-5QNXVR3N3VD3VETAXVKLI76ONU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T17:21:43.535Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T17:21:43.535Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland House of Delegates District 27A: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-county-executive-6Y7PP3KMMVGXNES54AWSHFFQIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T17:20:51.137Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T17:20:51.137Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s County executive: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/howard-county/howard-county-states-attorney-OATRDZ6OXFBG5P2DWS3XTZ3FFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T17:16:57.729Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T17:16:57.729Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Howard County State’s Attorney: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,Howard County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WAIPQ7IKJBARXJMRMBWYWZWA2M.png?auth=eb11e4f5fae431ec9f08ba7c5aa4e57a25ca4d819a2b5e113111672a3b1ff789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/delegates/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-22-DVKSGU7FUZACJOG5TKAI5A6WFI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T15:05:10.698Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T15:05:10.698Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland House of Delegates District 22: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-register-of-wills-ZKMGSE6KBZDRREIWFVOBZ75BHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T15:00:50.325Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T15:00:50.325Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George's County Register of Wills: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Prince George's County,xAppleNews,xFeedback,xFactiva,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/anne-arundel-county/anne-arundel-county-council-district-4-LS6TP6GABNFD3IE4LCLXDJ5LEY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:55:36.087Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T14:55:36.087Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Council District 4: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HQPRFEM6M5CKNGPLDWEBHKLGJQ.png?auth=7853af5d7528800ede95428e2fa123e457b7c55654f2fcdcdd1d025e342b490c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/minor-arrested-assault-baltimore-county-LMBNBSD7ZJCVHGMPZHETQSAIVA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:51:08.927Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T14:51:08.927Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fourth minor arrested in assault on girl found unconscious in Baltimore County home]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore County Police Department,Owings Mills,Pikesville]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/72PK5X6T3RFTBGAEWVZFCYL3GE.jpg?auth=23d5319b62a2f372486be85426af496e2bb16345f6aa896e163af9b0df039e0c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6291&amp;height=4194</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police said a fourth minor has been charged in connection with an assault on a 13-year-old girl found unconscious in a Owings Mills home on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-county-council-district-2-RLVHEYSLUNB55O3ZZ5BMCAVEBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:49:43.49Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T14:49:43.49Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Council District 2: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Prince George's County,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-storms-flood-watch-O2HQF73SXVD63CBKMIRI7NIDFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:10:53.177Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T14:10:53.177Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland weather: Storms with flood watch for parts of Western Maryland]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AUVULJKPLJDL7MAC2ANICQ22IE.jpg?auth=e750ff4a74344b313b5dd166f1df98a5f44bc8ab7cd2652a8f1c6e5e4f5ffa3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5004&amp;height=3336</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Officials warn that weather could impact commuters on the way home Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-hitting-meetings-individual-approach-FLG3E7UP2REEBFCGRM3PRC5VSI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:00:03.549Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T14:00:03.549Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Orioles’ new approach to hitting meetings gives players more responsibility]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZX346XGTDRGSTJ4N23VJELX6FM.jpg?auth=56cae19f57700e9c9c61de5d3f1203c736e7f279aedc9cad9948ce4ee684301c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3272&amp;height=2181</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, second from right, watches from the dugout during Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/fred-cogswell-baltimore-county-school-principal-36FFVDRDLVA5HLXSANWDX5PQTA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T13:35:41.711Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T13:35:41.711Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fred Cogswell, longtime Baltimore County schools administrator, dies at 83]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Obituaries and deaths,Obituary]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VXW23THUANAOTOCJ66SMBIYXUE.jpg?auth=b36f23352e33a538d7922aa9b4a04db8d1baafd1d4b29076f17bb23df4bb350d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2800&amp;height=2831</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fred Cogswell.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/prince-georges-county-executive-assault-G7E6RO3FO5ECPIRSJO5GZXYK6I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T13:12:05.184Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T13:12:05.184Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s spokesperson accused of assault in office scuffle]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7SPF4FPDIRFJZDIPBNPHMX6HDQ.jpg?auth=d3b7580fbe6b90237ef2eb6de3a6268dba6496000267f9aa1bccad235b820436&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3440&amp;height=2295</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo, which houses the Prince George’s County executive’s office.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-beat-cleveland-guardians-6-3-cade-cavalli-W2NUX5R4SZEKFN4Y5W34V5HJJQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T13:05:06.039Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T13:05:06.039Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals’ pitching staff continues fine form to run winning streak to 4 games]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JWM6XMOU7ZCLVK64NG5PDWHOLU.jpg?auth=5c99026fb89547d133556b61427e45c59e6d3a3cd096bcd3512a9e4011b49a42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli pitches during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-beat-tampa-bay-rays-6-1-KJXZW5HB3BCUPNGE7MF5FXB4SY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T12:59:48.126Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T12:59:48.126Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles hit on all phases in a win over the Rays]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/H6EIZBXJPZB35APATGLYLGZH4Q.jpg?auth=6b27d084757aa6f85dffdfd41d56860cf32fd0c34ab53e212d375f3a01e9dc03&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles designated hitter Jeremiah Jackson scores a run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/baltimore-missed-connections-flower-mart-U7L5IEA6IJCGFGU7PGVHPPG2NI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T11:00:04.608Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T11:00:04.608Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Charmed: Baltimore’s missed connections, told by you]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Charmed missed connections]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XDVDYFUEJRBBJDCWNTBKCVAPSU.jpg?auth=3cb4f0a6843d567b58c792c73c0fb3a69ff15cf58ee867ff81ddd3edcc076323&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3551&amp;height=2000</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/mcps-psychologists-social-workers-budget-cuts-YQFH7XK5N5ESXEVQA2BX64RZFI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T09:30:00.994Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T09:30:00.994Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[They respond to students in crisis. Soon, they could lose their jobs.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IYLYITBIAJC53LRMP4JWFED2AA.jpg?auth=1e554ea91607bc36298edef040890d9716d4eab23777949ae25f456a2db4499a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5945&amp;height=3963</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/baltimore-vacant-homes-mayor-brandon-scott-WBBQTX6NEVGYJNEMHIQ2MJAYWE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T09:30:01.353Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T09:30:01.353Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Only part of Baltimore’s progress on vacant homes is national news]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Vacant homes,Housing,Baltimore City,Baltimore City Council,Brandon Scott,Wes Moore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OHSC24LMBFCJNOZ5Q5GQ7GPFMU.JPG?auth=c6f5a950d6cb886c316a5b6d5b1809808589c547ade15e35eeda01f1755559bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7641&amp;height=5094</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A home on Chilton Street in Baltimore appears to be vacant but isn’t included in the city’s count. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/sexual-assault-survivor-legal-fight-scott-shellenberger-baltimore-county-EXJXCGMMIZEG7NAVXDBONFMMWM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T09:30:01.162Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T09:30:01.162Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A woman fights for Baltimore County to prosecute her alleged rapist]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N6OZUK2XPBFDBCUDC3CGEA4V2Y.JPG?auth=343f35453652748a76165559326cade4638fb05649d0449bb8097fb39dcaf5b4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7238&amp;height=4825</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Attorney Robbie Leonard said in court that the case included unusual circumstances in that his client, whom The Banner is identifying only by her middle name, Shukura, was discriminated against because of her gender and her race.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/greektown-baltimore-restaurants-food-karellas-cafe-YK3KNEHLVJHC7N6U4BBWFQJLBY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T09:30:00.49Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T09:30:00.49Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Karellas Cafe helps keep Greektown’s dining culture alive]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Bars,Greektown]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HTU3VE3QLZD5DKNCDCJ7PDUQEI.jpg?auth=cd7fbaa6f0b582435f3625633dda8248160f463f7c521bd582a1d7a3b96127e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One of Karellas Cafe’s signature dishes is their grilled octopus drizzled in vinegar and olive oil. They’re also known for their tzatziki, hummus and tyrokafteri, which can be eaten with pita.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/retro-pizza-hut-oxon-hill-3NRS52PO55CLHGXI4ATPXZ5E4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T02:12:12.94Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T02:12:12.94Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland’s ‘retro’ Pizza Hut only sort of exists in Oxon Hill]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6M7BMV74MFHD5PFS2DAHCBPDAM.jpg?auth=ab1a4e04c92dbd08e7be1e9c730f0363dd33db5bceeab2abdf8a72b2fd1547fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pizza Hut in Oxon Hill was touted as Maryland’s lone retro outpost in operation. But the dining room was still closed as of lunchtime Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/calvert-hall-crash-fatal-cockeysville-rugby-team-FA2ZZICFQFAGRCOX3DFMLYAHWY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T00:55:36.927Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T00:55:36.927Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Calvert Hall teen who lost arm in Baltimore County crash finds support]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LKE6LBXR5VAUBO7B4Z4MQZWCZY.JPG?auth=c9625b15e6c4f7b27a9cc136bf852754b959ff87eb033eae6893145fc582a4b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Teammates surround Calvert Hall rugby player and deadly car crash survivor Liam O’Donoghue after winning the MIAA JV championship game against Archbishop Spalding this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/donald-trump-walter-reed-medical-visit-RNASYIMJIZBHFKVHSX3EM3LWQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T23:04:17.952Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T23:04:17.952Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump wraps up medical visit to Walter Reed amid health concerns]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UTYHZVHV35FFDD5QAVE53DNR4Y.jpg?auth=5f21c0b5e718f42a58611558e4ecf5096e504148544bd97545b2e06693f698d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4384&amp;height=2923</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump departs Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-county-melatonin-maidens-choice-P5UKR42PVREU7E63RCA5BTASRI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T22:34:41.765Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T22:34:41.765Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County teacher accused of giving students melatonin]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TBDHOOZQHVDXBG5XPXZJZZLDTY.jpg?auth=4c5df07a078455561caf6f48e90c08bc5c7f27333a732794ad4ba853c55ceee6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4834&amp;height=3223</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tiffany Council is suing Baltimore County Public Schools, claiming a staff member gave her child melatonin without parental consent.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-county-volunteer-firefighter-sexual-assault-IYIGWMVUK5BMVMSDAS2J7HW5KQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T22:29:53.251Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T22:29:53.251Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County volunteer firefighter charged in sexual assault of colleague]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A537K6257JHPRE6C2Z6PLA4NOE.jpg?auth=8e0340a36c12055c85e8343c7e21682f002ed31e220584c39f327541c6514853&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5643&amp;height=3762</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Xavier Dove, 27, was arrested last week and charged with sexual assault of a woman he worked with as a volunteer firefighter in Baltimore County, police said.

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-colton-cowsers-can-seize-a-role-after-seizing-his-walkoff-moments-YS6Z3E76PZA57PLS34DXQIZVM4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T20:55:19.932Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T20:55:19.932Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles’ Colton Cowser can seize a role after seizing his walk-off moments]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LBKQDE6GEZHGLN6OTZACYQNZGY.jpg?auth=9b564f6d0afa2ff9cf1d0bed08efb5eee95b1637b060776d28f61004726532d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4482&amp;height=2988</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles right fielder Colton Cowser rounds the bases after hitting a game-winning home run in the 13th inning of Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-rays-colton-cowser-13th-inning-VK6AFXORYZDE7N66TR3NZVFCSY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T20:51:15.731Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T20:51:15.731Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Colton Cowser has 2 walk-off homers in as many days]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IEW2QFIIJZCZDNS4EOJ36RUIFQ.jpg?auth=c86bdd88e439bce34891df025b43979abafc10e010d89eece89c1bd236f5ae6c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3754&amp;height=2503</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) reacts after hitting a game-winning home run in the 13th inning of Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-police-sniper-no-charges-fatal-shooting-D43QPCYZAVCKBEEYQXZ6TFOLU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T20:48:14.982Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T20:48:14.982Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Police SWAT sniper won’t be charged after fatal shooting]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Department,Anthony Brown,Maryland Attorney General,Shooting,Policing,University of Maryland Medical System]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZFIRP3RCKBHUPCAZYPQPTUWZB4.jpg?auth=b3dbbe40862ec51ef6916a5767977732b38f759d58835fb9fb5390cf85956053&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1446&amp;height=964</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A still image from body camera footage shows the scene as a Baltimore SWAT sniper who in March fatally shot a man who had fired at officers, hitting one, while holding women hostage in Northwest Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-tyler-oneill-struggles-6YZSF3LK2RFUNLG2GQRRSKHBEQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T19:11:16.461Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T19:11:16.461Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles podcast: Why Tyler O’Neill likely isn't going anywhere soon]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Banner Baseball Show,Baltimore Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CFIL2Y7JAZHFFKCTZYHTZNXC3U.png?auth=d36c7a99528baa6d15c458a959292a5ef3cb22eb5d71314742d52c4c5861b2e5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/bowie-state-university-layoffs-HKIF23KBNFFIBIMWQOQ2JMIJMA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T17:39:23.451Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T17:39:23.451Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bowie State University raised nearly $130 million. Now it’s planning layoffs.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BRAE6O6UDJA6DIN5LMZPZZWCYY.JPG?auth=73340d1eb6bdea68c0fb50d4206b4e8368d044d21939a00af5d27f4d44af4587&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bowie State University President Aminta Breaux speaks on campus during a town hall this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-wild-card-postseason-chances-ZVN3ZNZDTRHRJCV3F6BEUEUUNE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T17:30:56.541Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T17:30:56.541Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[An unusually tight wild card race gives the O's hope ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZDNSZ7TUX5AG3H4GBIDD5XL6DM.jpg?auth=911e2137a26cc31d62afd162ab3bd4c2e3703e5e5e2f7b372365b66534e32521&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2267&amp;height=1510</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles right fielder Colton Cowser, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting the game-winning home run in the 13th inning of Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-budget-vote-tax-increase-RCE34Z5QNBFCDENFC6JEIEX64Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T16:19:21.424Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T16:19:21.424Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Five things to know about Montgomery County’s budget]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NZ5C442L5FHAPICOPCSRYGZSCU.JPG?auth=a32d61866d7a55cd90db030e6c09efa9fbadc23098f1a836b738af08e6df7d5b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A December meeting of the Montgomery County Council in the Montgomery County Council Office Building in Rockville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/preakness-148-returns-saturday-may-20-featuring-a-live-performance-by-bruno-mars-3CULHQDWKJEU5CS64FHGK6XRBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T16:11:44.419Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T16:11:44.419Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Preakness 148 returns Saturday, May 20 featuring a live performance by Bruno Mars.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xAppleNews,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,Sponsored Content,xSCrecirc]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NILGMFQNORHJBMQF4JGQE6FRV4.jpg?auth=4dc8418049b7e4692672e4e08f4eed3f2206bd2c3ece30458e8559b3628e513e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Preakness 148 will take place at Pimlico Race Course from Friday to Saturday, May 19-20, featuring world-class racing, entertainment, and hospitality.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/gary-lamp-guy-baltimore-small-business-26WKOFZXDRB5ZAJ5V6NOXFPRNE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T15:19:40.034Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T15:19:40.034Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In Good Company: Gary Black repairs lamps from North Baltimore home]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[In Good Company,Rosebank]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WT3SHKETQVEXZEOKWBCPNZ7W4Q.JPG?auth=48d635be21ae90fef5adb0fc36e69edbaeef399fa739a7a02f60f0548231cb6c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gary Black, a retired sound engineer, repairs a lamp from the 1930s in his basement workshop.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/body-mystery-franklin-roosevelt-daniels-baltimore-inner-harbor-YPP2HQ6LUFC5HDW4XHYEMWE2CA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T14:53:51.157Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T14:53:51.157Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pulled from the Inner Harbor, a Maryland man reveals his secrets]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Chesapeake Bay,Inner Harbor]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M5P3DYJPDNCKJGCNV2DQ2IXG7I.JPG?auth=11787bcdba2b75196ea5b40c418b25456181235742ed3b5defd242793b8c3bbc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore City Fire and the Baltimore City Police Underwater Recovery Team pull a Silver Cab from the Inner Harbor last July.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/delegates/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-23-3FU32OFMYVEZFM2KSHHEWS6EZM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T13:18:02.858Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T13:18:02.858Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland House of Delegates District 23: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/jones-falls-art-project-expressway-interstate-FQOFEWHM5BA67DGXOD4FLWCXT4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T13:00:03.785Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T13:00:03.785Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Could Baltimore unearth the Jones Falls? An art project imagines it in 2076. ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DV5RLXQ2DVGGDHR77TVFJONVEU.jpg?auth=1776f32e5f5b708def71cd431bd137928ee4d849b90dd94207bbf36fade7d2e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Co-organizers of “Confluence: Reimagining Baltimore’s Waterways,” from left, Bruce Willen, Anand Pandian, and Lee Davis at Area 405. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-guardians-TYUYK7VREJCZRBOD77DCIS4FCE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T12:59:27.129Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T12:59:27.129Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals explode for 6 home runs in rout over Guardians]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/55OHUDZX7JHCVOGV672ZGCWN7A.jpg?auth=4d1a9e2ad73c480ccb08164422235ef52e2ce0c4c5d4141af59ab8502770b4e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4139&amp;height=2755</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia Jr., right, watches his two-run single off Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Logan Allen as catcher Patrick Bailey looks on during the sixth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/howard-county/howard-county-council-district-1-UP7A5JXDCRBO7EWDTHKM7IL6FI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T12:24:00.139Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T12:24:00.139Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Howard County Council District 1: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,Howard County,Howard County Council,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WAIPQ7IKJBARXJMRMBWYWZWA2M.png?auth=eb11e4f5fae431ec9f08ba7c5aa4e57a25ca4d819a2b5e113111672a3b1ff789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/us-military-strikes-iran-JFBUXRJ775GX7MHPCQFG77O6LQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T10:24:41.783Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T10:24:41.783Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes in Iran]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JKT5N7MAABCPRJTHNQQ5IR63TE.jpg?auth=fea5c608cb625f9aa5ab5cd0bafd3cfe6d526fd58d9d03b282af6d7468600c3a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2175&amp;height=1450</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations are “proceeding nicely,” while reiterating that fighting would resume if no deal is reached.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/black-birders-week-dc-bird-alliance-maria-elena-montero-NVG4YM4FEVAIPGJT3DXZDOKW64/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T09:30:00.667Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T09:30:00.667Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Black bird watchers are celebrating their love out loud]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QORXLUDLJ5AZ7KWDZ4HSSI2WWI.jpg?auth=4833cf9cfc0df6db6513f835f0a6d009d04eacea66ea8d2c8a37b08c8eb5983f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=900&amp;height=600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[María-Elena Montero, president of the DC Bird Alliance, is celebrating Black Birders Week: an annual event that aims to raise awareness about and celebrate the Black birding community.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/us-house/md-1/us-congressional-district-1-maryland-3WNURWSBZZBKPHBSTB4LBI45UE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T20:30:57.031Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T20:30:57.031Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. Congressional District 1: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xGoogleNews,xAppleNews,xRecirculation,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xPublicFeeds,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YVENENMSRREDTFEBDMU5VIEMTY.png?auth=3a8b25aab1b2fa5686a828044d90c3922a4344002aee57642c50fc45be8f09ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Congress]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/pocomoke-river-state-park-lifeguard-shortage-pool-KWK5CPYL3NFBTCEV2CLSWMH4PI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T19:56:26.787Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T19:56:26.787Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A lifeguard shortage will keep an Eastern Shore pool closed]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Parks,Swimming,Eastern Shore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7MXSNRRBU5E73ARSJYYMASMPE4.jpg?auth=5c146741ecbdd1e11fe6dd53f3a6395ff25d82ab07d7c60c5ffaa3284b8412fa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lifeguard job would have paid $17.35 an hour. But ranger Marc Heim said only one person applied.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/howard-county-veterans-memorial-BA3ALLWLLFFYFMR75EV3T7BC6Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T19:47:36.245Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T19:47:36.245Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Howard County monument honors military veterans’ service]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews,Howard County,Memorial Day]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MA3FSJTSEBAZXH6LXGEBNDBOEQ.jpg?auth=43565568b7f234e7d71c31e0f53ba4d2e3ddf1827b84fdc769fe5866c674b90a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8064&amp;height=4536</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Veterans and community leaders held a press event earlier this month to open and dedicate the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument at Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey Park in downtown Columbia.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/donald-trump-iran-war-N5TFYUGSWJDZZHEGLT6PRQMGZA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T19:15:12.309Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T19:15:12.309Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What we know and don’t know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,United States Department of Defense,Donald 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Alleged White House shooter was Dundalk HS grad]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U3WNR5OUT5GSFCD47FIPAFYABI.jpg?auth=00ea6fd15b74654d7dc6ca10c16fe74d23f88559f062275589f69dcfda49b6be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nasire Best in 2024, a year after he graduated from Dundalk High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>