<?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/economy/growth-development/anne-arundel-development-moratorium-lifted-JI6MYJ6IJZH2BCQP6XKKEXBFPU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T21:29:46.404Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T21:29:46.404Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County lifts sewer-related development moratorium]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VCQT4DKCQNG3RONQRUVBZNGRKQ.JPG?auth=65ad060cea700f45bad5cf9a86f19759108870fbfcfe0b03e585012fd895b86e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County’s sewer-related development moratorium fell across a key part of the county’s northwest, which includes the thriving business district west of Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Arundel Mills Mall and Linthicum.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/jimmys-restaurant-breakfast-fat-tuesdays-fells-point-CKG5O7R4LFBDZFRXP6M7K5HPFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T21:15:03.915Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T21:15:03.915Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jimmy’s diner opens and Fat Tuesday expands in Fells Point]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Bars,Fells Point]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ABFTPDDVJJDFFGU2AOBFBOVPUE.jpg?auth=12f85d01969ce08273e14e3cd9c3686fd3d8de7a512c044b59ec28045711f0e9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jimmy’s Breakfast Bar & Grill quietly reopened in Fells Point.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/election-2024-maryland-senate-alsobrooks-hogan-I3TF5PXHNFDIRDY633CPP4I35M/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:53:51.032Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:53:51.032Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Election Day recap: Angela Alsobrooks makes history]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2024,Elections and 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experts]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[live blog,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R6TJKYAZFBBOJEWKM3OII6PHXQ.png?auth=05647f7668e10d365a35cb6a2d561b7bbed20a20e6d3d96f6274ee7973a57e41&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/luigi-mangione-maryland-united-ceo-killing-YVEW77ZCQVB2PBV74VKZR3QCTA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:49:18.65Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:49:18.65Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione: Details emerge on suspect’s life, possible motive]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[United  CEO,live blog,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGW7JIU27ZH6LJ2QRCCWW64TPU.jpg?auth=e5d88c907e819c0adf335932db87528243e221e6c21e7c315a25cb7f1c8354a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5210&amp;height=3452</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione is led into the Blair County Courthouse for an extradition hearing in Hollidaysburg, Penn., on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/luigi-mangione-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-shooting-hearing-HTRPYVXOGNCYTA6FLJYNWY5EWM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:47:46.438Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The 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City.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-steelers-live-score-updates-LHF2NUZ7C5FB7IIT5MK7TWZE5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:46:34.239Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:46:34.239Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Updates from Steelers at Ravens]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/45A3GW273VHW7PHKZYEQOX6XH4.jpg?auth=896a86fd479f32bc96397ce599b64a012d485ed1411a924f646b16bb1df58d54&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5069&amp;height=3384</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marlon Humphrey returns an interception for a touchdown to put the Ravens ahead 31-17 early in the fourth quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-browns-live-updates-scores-stats-analysis-afc-north-playoff-picture-3OHJLXBUTBHKJGEFNSSS46HTEY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:45:07.843Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:45:07.843Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live updates and analysis: Ravens go for AFC North title]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,AFC North,NFL,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5U274PXLLJDFND3GGSRQFJWYQY.JPG?auth=8726da45546d20e9b44ebe4af4518218cf0ea2956320c68d8fe573c205eb905e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1982</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins returns an interception for a touchdown to give the Ravens a 7-0 lead over the Browns.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/live-winter-storm-heavy-snow-6JRNPCJ6ONFK3JL5J4FPTS4Z6U/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:42:48.613Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:42:48.613Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Road conditions in Baltimore: Crews clear snow ahead of next storm]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MEO7KPJKAZDXROONDLLRDNZOSY.JPG?auth=b40d61247fdc255785c8a5820992e8caf2ef707dbd8154cd1bff9476f9fa8589&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3552&amp;height=2368</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore officials said crews are working "around the clock" to clear roadways.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/annapolis-pride-parade-festival-october-DUGY4E2YLJAB5FF6UH3HUOGJHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:41:52.58Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:41:52.58Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival moved to October yet again]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,LGBTQ,Pride Month,Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XJP54N2ERJERBNTBKWMCAZSWIQ.jpg?auth=6454ba8334ac88337d71c1683f9de99daa87624bb6149086faa4ddb97ba0328e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4080&amp;height=3072</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State Comptroller Brooke Lierman marches in the Annapolis Pride Parade in 2025. The parade and festival will again be held in October instead of June, which is Pride Month. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-maryland-general-assembly-updates-6VS5WO2Q4JHSXJRFGM25JLAKFE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:41:39.18Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:41:39.18Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live coverage: Maryland General Assembly latest]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore,live blog,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds,xGoogleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GEC4LYVFTVHATA3T6BY6VNEC7E.jpg?auth=7b02810236e2557456887c361fd445c28dc27991783237b925aae36fe8b476ca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5182&amp;height=3455</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[For the first few weeks of session, lawmakers streamline their floor sessions while bills work through committee.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-steelers-live-score-updates-XVXPCJQLHBD4LDKYAAD336KLRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:40:08.755Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:40:08.755Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens-Steelers: Live updates and analysis]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></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-general-assembly-news-live-blog-KQ62CDELHZFVFLDQPOWHK5POS4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:38:49.005Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:38:49.005Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live coverage: Maryland General Assembly latest]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M6V4RROJ6VHI5MCE2C45UPMNKQ.jpg?auth=d405d11fba962cd57ed973f2ffd19e5dfb3411e192a1c225e42f05131a600948&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3708&amp;height=2472</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland House of Delegates chamber is largely empty on Friday as Speaker Adrienne A. Jones leads a two-minute pro forma session.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/bills-ravens-divisional-round-updates-analysis-score-stats-YYYBVOI5YBCPVILNNASJDR6YE4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:37:50.346Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:37:50.346Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Follow the Bills-Ravens divisional game with Banner staffers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3555Q6X72BAGXHCAU7YFCYHKBQ.jpg?auth=168c692ccab877035af74a11490e14b03bae7696e4a823519099947d40f877bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1799&amp;height=1199</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens running back Derrick Henry finds a hole against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of Sunday’s game.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-general-assembly-news-live-blog-N5OJRMQTFNFOFDCJ5VCPO6O2KQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:36:47.169Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:36:47.169Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live coverage: Maryland General Assembly latest]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M6V4RROJ6VHI5MCE2C45UPMNKQ.jpg?auth=d405d11fba962cd57ed973f2ffd19e5dfb3411e192a1c225e42f05131a600948&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3708&amp;height=2472</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland House of Delegates chamber is largely empty on Friday as Speaker Adrienne A. Jones leads a two-minute pro forma session.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-general-assembly-news-live-blog-P4GBVKK4ERHX3JE3CNKRFCCIJA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:35:35.474Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:35:35.474Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live coverage: Maryland General Assembly latest]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4JTVJ3BZ6ZDEBOR3YOM7F77DNE.jpg?auth=f740683c099c80ee71659cb04324937bb072f156102ce96ff807c4c62a02047b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4246&amp;height=2831</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Jones conducts chamber business.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/plane-crash-us-figure-skating-american-airlines-CK7DWDOGONFEBAIYKKZANLOBKQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:33:37.119Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:33:37.119Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DCA crash updates: 41 bodies recovered from Potomac River]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SFPVJ33JE5AJPPW4VGYDMQCRRQ.jpg?auth=751e56d3f3ba59e674e5e46d8bb692cd9cea704ce20fd4475ee42b6d9f1d533b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1866&amp;height=1244</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Recovery teams search the wreckage on Friday morning, after the crash of an American Airlines plane on the Potomac River as it approached the airport earlier this week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/reagan-crash-maryland-victims-updates-CENZ47Y7CFCT3ANSETUVURJOJ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:32:36.974Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:32:36.974Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DC crash updates: Death toll of Marylanders killed rises]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[live blog,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DH4POZ54OJCEJIFB2FJKNCL5CY.jpg?auth=9dda1674847f74298f08106fdc5270179a5d29745d56bf4d37ff76ab04d25c37&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4002</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A U.S. Coast Guard vessel carrying a wreath floats on the Potomac River near a memorial ceremony for the victims of a collision on Runway 33 at Reagan National Airport on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-CXVCNX2FENALXACTWZ4DHCRTMI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:31:00.617Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:31:00.617Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live coverage: Trump backers support cutting Maryland's federal jobs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UUD3OKC6TJDDPA2SKQN2QMZHNE.jpg?auth=c512ad0602a9f0aaa5974d29b30c5d142eef083082377284b3d2239d93ebce11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5252&amp;height=3501</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Maryland House of Delegates Freedom Caucus hold a press conference in Annapolis to discuss their proposed energy legislation on Thursday.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-snow-baltimore-UBVFLFF5PVE6NPLE5TZYEAJD4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:29:33.083Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:29:33.083Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weather updates: Baltimore gets about 4 inches of snow]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Weather,NBS (National Weather Service) Baltimore/Washington,Express Desk,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZX7O5O4EP5DR7OQNRPMNB6EULY.JPG?auth=0b388f8b97ffb266b1e3772aa259574694dd33216f0d9d78d01d94c49c5bcd46&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Looks Much Better Now mural is seen on 22nd Street on Wednesday following a snowstorm that started the previous evening.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-HPG534SLKRENRK4ZQFGWO5NQXY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:28:23.056Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:28:23.056Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live coverage: State budget plans waiting on Congress]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QB5DXPIK6NDQ3EYHSH3ZPW3K6I.jpg?auth=73d536c72555b6825157ca800177c309c456313cbf30563cb9861b723fbf33fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8196&amp;height=5463</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, Mike Thomas, a member of the Gov. Wes Moore’s legislative team, Fagan Harris, Chief of Staff for Gov. Wes Moore, and Carmel M. Martin, Special Secretary for the Governor's Office for Children, at a joint bill hearing for the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act in Annapolis on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-EVSWUSHXNJB4RPAEW3LE3XDLQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:26:27.123Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:26:27.123Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live coverage: Maryland’s Black lawmakers are ‘prepared to fight’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/72MCESEG4FHCJCGQCA2EGOGK7I.jpg?auth=5bc9a90a71e850d331e89843660851d78c99637fa44960e18c86590ef21b71e1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4876&amp;height=3251</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones has introduced a bill that would consolidate state equity efforts.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/scott-pelley-cbs-news-OZYANPKHVFF6VJK6UZUJMPU4FA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:25:49.263Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:25:49.263Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' as CBS News turmoil deepens]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Journalism,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QWEY3VITABB5LGUIRLJM4LZAKU.jpg?auth=299c15d728c2994b89450844533975830207cc13d2a8c109c00ee238d4bcd93d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Scott Pelley, the longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent and former anchor of the CBS Evening News, was fired Tuesday, one day after accusing new CBS News head Bari Weiss of "murdering the show" at a staff meeting.
then-anchor of the "CBS Evening News," at the CBS Upfront in New York, May 15, 2013.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-L66D5HEA6BAEZANNKTQLSAPEO4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:25:09.591Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:25:09.591Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live coverage: Maryland General Assembly has a no vacancy sign]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LFFRB6XBPVBC3JJCOUXC3SAWXE.jpg?auth=5352c89efaacbf291a57bc4beb56cdbb23ae88ebc646545fb37f882dd36e9656&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5439&amp;height=3626</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It's week 9 of the Maryland General Assembly session and lawmakers will have to wait on budget decisions from D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-IP3WTCGEH5EQBMXN3RIS2TYDTI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:22:49.821Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:22:49.821Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live coverage: Officials work toward budget that ‘protects Marylanders’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6P23VSAJQFCZJPA5DDO45NXIXQ.jpg?auth=26d38f40cb448fb1b4fc63b9cbf399255ee4110428e265e7ac934ca0491d2a0c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4848&amp;height=3232</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senate President Bill Ferguson warned Tuesday that Maryland could face a recession because of federal job and spending cuts.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-3A3FEK6SEJCXTJPWG4BOETITSI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:21:05.394Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:21:05.394Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live coverage: What’s going on with Maryland’s state budget?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/J57MH6O55VHPXFI5HDGYJYWBCA.JPG?auth=b4cf6d3b9e0027a4d5a0c9e6ba4be955079a4859709d3b2dfbbd5da4a0f70420&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6666&amp;height=4630</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It's a do-or-die week for most bills in Annapolis. But bills dealing with the budget and energy costs will advance, even if they miss a the crossover day deadline.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-NHLUFLKVQRE5BEVBFZWF6Q3A4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:19:27.195Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:19:27.195Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live coverage: Lawmakers considering rebates for rising power bills]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MTYZH7C6JNGJ5JF7SX6RM3EI2M.jpg?auth=73866445e562fb95b81f4238bc423bb3b0c5c001cdc88323f8593aa45442b614&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5554&amp;height=3703</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republicans proposed more than 20 amendments targeting tax hikes and spending. Democrats shot them all down.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-MAQRER5CIFDJTGHHJFIV2TQRQU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:17:09.821Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:17:09.821Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live coverage: Disabilities advocates make plea to save funding]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7XSOLBOKHFHPZDZJEAMBSCHGPU.jpg?auth=6a14f36646c48191ce4ef1f44f5eb0dd946142461acdf6e19c15c288a890d8e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3526&amp;height=1983</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Speaker of the House Adrienne A. Jones concludes business as balloons and confetti fall around her on the final day of the 2024 General Assembly Session in Annapolis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-home-opener-live-blog-O4HMVDDWBVAR3BAGN7A2JQFZPU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:15:34.278Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:15:34.278Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles home opener live blog: Updates from Camden Yards]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XY2UNXCBBFA75DLALFAQIRUEVY.jpg?auth=20a27bb791b2c2d14a4e027b839deb16ef8c9f504f724bb1c94c36ea1a215a2d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fans cheer at the start of the Orioles' 2025 home opener against the Boston Red Sox on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/rachel-morin-trial-live-updates-36EV245VWFABVGSOEEO2RVKSBU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:11:58.266Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:11:58.266Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rachel Morin trial updates: Jury reaches verdict]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Rachel Morin,live blog,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AERCYRNS4BAJ5PPUDOMFUXHKC4.jpg?auth=a2b7206e371c28cdc9fbb6869dfd036563daac8495104a5164b89260521fec18&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Law enforcement agents escort Victor Martinez-Hernandez from an airplane at Martin State Airport after his extradition from Oklahoma on June 20, 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-SDYWZ7XSIFBINGGA4MELEF6X3Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:10:05.937Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:10:05.937Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live coverage: A new committee will track what’s happening in D.C.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,Maryland General Assembly,Wes Moore,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IFY6RRQ4A5F5JMYBPGYHCBHNU4.jpg?auth=a374ff88a86b9b7d08652f0eb6f84a77255254fd976dc9a68e12cecde89abe63&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4919&amp;height=3279</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[House Speaker Adrienne A. 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Wes Moore: Trump administration is holding back Maryland schools]]></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/v2/3HBDFQ565BAPNMK5TRHVWW2N5Y.JPG?auth=837b3fb671e27b0c5346e33a92347ae37a38c6266dbfd2c2110f9924eafd2da6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6585&amp;height=4390</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told a crowd of journalists that federal policy limits his power to fund schools and improve student transportation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness-stakes-live-coverage-C2256EWJQVB35FQMNWLZ2HSKX4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:01:08.255Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:01:08.255Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live coverage: The 150th Preakness Stakes ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Preakness Stakes,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DJKAFO26NNDALG3E5P2E42QEC4.jpeg?auth=3540b4c172e07d84fd90ae1ea2aad61cc0c2cb367c5e7eb2bc2aef3155385153&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2047&amp;height=1367</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Journalism wins the Preakness Stakes on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/maryland-horn-point-oyster-hatchery-trump-cuts-OWEHNY6FWFA65HY6S24F65DHKQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:59:30.412Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T19:59:30.412Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After Trump cut, NOAA returns money to Chesapeake Bay oyster hatchery]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change,Eastern Shore,Department of Natural Resources,Donald Trump,Chesapeake Bay]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/22IAQYYDT5EMRIM3AYGCP3VIWM.jpg?auth=48e2dc87c1e08b3765125d25cbca5a194d2e6656b42bd017887f69db4b3ea583&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cleaned oyster shells at the Horn Point Laboratory sit in cages inside large tanks, where they will eventually be used as substrate for oyster larvae to attach to.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/live-blog/scripps-national-spelling-bee-maryland-MGOOSTP745G2NOBBU2IPDN4UEM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:58:16.512Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T19:58:16.512Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Scripps National Spelling Bee update: All Marylanders knocked out]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,xAppleNews,live blog,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X2AI6Y3W5RBXFM722BBWTTFFFE.jpg?auth=100d1fbb48ae52779d56575e42cccdbaa32855d35a1273c5b4674f34f5cf38e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Speller 96, Lauren Merillana of Bethesda, competes in the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Wednesday in National Harbor.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/wu-tang-final-chamber-tour-kicks-off-baltimore-FA5V56C57ZHTLARWKLIWU22SHQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:55:04.333Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T19:55:04.333Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wu-Tang brings the ruckus and gives shoutout to superfan Mayor Brandon Scott]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,xAppleNews,live blog,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ELXQ7QGJKVB35L3TKZDS3Y3JVI.JPG?auth=933b03f0c1bf3d9a8fb38d3a090cbd9ab0f67a3166339e3e37b3716891b64e85&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2332</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wu-Tang performs at CFG Arena on Friday, which was the first stop on the group's final tour. 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Curry Administration Building in Largo was fenced off weeks ago.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-training-camp-udates-PMXJSFNXN5HV3BGB5O5EJFEWEM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:42:50.408Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T19:42:50.408Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Join Banner reporters for the first day of Ravens training camp]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MLPXGAEYUNAJZKLXB6JCW7I6Q4.jpg?auth=4197aab7b1b4617be7116af92ef903e668d8d67aad4b04436b55e2a2354f89df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5507&amp;height=3098</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lamar Jackson is under more pressure than ever to lift the Ravens to the Super Bowl. But he also has a stacked roster supporting him. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/martinis-classic-cocktails-baltimore-X3OGVOH2KJDMDGJRHCQVKB7RDQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:40:22.173Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T19:40:22.173Z</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/sports/college-sports/army-navy-game-live-updates-CQNVNM6BKBD5XLQAVEDKS7YE5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:11:39.152Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T19:11:39.152Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Navy edges Army in thriller as Trump, celebs and protesters converge]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xAppleNews,live blog,Army-Navy game,College football,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xMobileApp,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CUGPLTL2G5ANXIUXP2PURFXKOM.jpg?auth=c9f0d3b51944d03a10ceb2c835ed409bf87cd6864397887f40c7235f00dc27e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4658&amp;height=3105</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Navy midshipmen go wild in the stands as they celebrate their 17-16 win over Army in the Army-Navy game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-winter-storm-fern-live-updates-EGXLM5SACZA7TIQYLZX6NR4VXI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:09:36.479Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T19:09:36.479Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Winter storm updates: Forecast projects up to 10 inches of snow]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,xAppleNews,live blog,Snow storm 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school closures, frigid temperatures]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,xAppleNews,live blog,xFactiva,xFeedback,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TMUI547HQFHG3FARO4CYK2JN4E.JPG?auth=44487d8c610dc8e7e0a811f3b700bef73dbac8170193bdf40d21f490cb5bd3d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2084</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Residents of Rodgers Forge dig out from Sunday's snow.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-snowstorm-live-updates-monday-PXDQGEQIKJHIRG3NGBCBJGTYDY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:02:57.407Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T19:02:57.407Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Winter storm updates: Frigid cold as Maryland digs out from storm]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,xAppleNews,live blog,xFeedback,xFactiva,xGoogleNews,xSCrecirc,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PFR55ZAD2JHR7K3DFFMSRXFP5E.JPG?auth=dcd1b13b92932b310e8660b06b6325241ed11660050cbf15733d28fe71a425ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A front-end loader takes snow to a truck on South Charles Street as crews work to clear roads in Federal Hill. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/ap-luigi-mangione-hearing-2AJICZEIIVHR3EBBDVZGGWEBCY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T18:57:39.7Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T18:57:39.7Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione hearing shrouded in secrecy as press, public shut out]]></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/E6YR5JVPCJEDXDB5BVFLALPNHM.jpg?auth=87dac387cda1722122264ba708542665df5b39673a089f91e2dfd03bb60a649d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2302&amp;height=1535</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A hearing Wednesday in Luigi Mangione's state murder case was conducted behind closed doors after a judge excluded the public and press.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/live-updates-maryland-olympians-7QGCXFSTNVGIDKKO3ZCJWGAZRU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T18:54:21.932Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T18:54:21.932Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet Olympians with Maryland connections who are competing in Italy]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,xAppleNews,live blog,xFeedback,xFactiva,xGoogleNews,xsocialnews,xSocialNewsDesk,xMobileApp,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xPublicFeeds]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JBBQUSITPBF5HABANH5A7JXC3E.jpg?auth=36cbbbdeba4fcabe5315641364ec432d5c8b1b688523bf2055c79e1113d5caec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4350&amp;height=2900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Summer Britcher, who was born in 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credit rating, but analysts continue to warn about economic headwinds and budget pressures that could trigger a ratings downgrade.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-lose-marlins-7-3-miles-mikolas-CMBOA55QWJGPRPXNKIKIAKF6T4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T16:50:36.524Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T16:50:36.524Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Miles Mikolas allows back-to-back-to-back homers in fifth inning to sink Nationals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N7RCFEVBNFGA5M2VZBZHQZKFTI.jpg?auth=ee6171440fffa4c094494919d187983180002327551a508d55c95c727fb77c6e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals right-hander Miles Mikolas pitches in third inning against the Miami Marlins.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-practice-otas-lamar-keondre-jackson-mike-green-zion-young-declan-doyle-NJZC243IRBGFFP6R3LADCWI25Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T16:34:07.22Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T16:34:07.22Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens practice report: Safety impresses, young pass rushers flash]]></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/YNEIAOJDQRED7FGVDNZMSQ3W4E.JPG?auth=0cc0cd32c2695bbb360e96f320898a943fa187f9458fbb3d6e009e124171d805&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens safety Keondre Jackson 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Baltimore has been paused.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-rape-kits-notification-gbmc-slides-ZYJ5X6Z4WFGOJNUYGS5LO5ZKSU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T15:41:22.828Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T15:41:22.828Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County could lose millions over how it notifies rape survivors]]></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/XJUFMC75JFCO7GGHGILDQJVUBQ.jpg?auth=3850bbed03412be214ace19c17ffba72ff8ebedea286cc9c69997b49ebf1cb21&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3556&amp;height=2000</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-eagles-live-updates-BRXTVNA4JJBBZHL7Y7NQMLSPK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T15:41:15.727Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T15:41:15.727Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens-Eagles: Banner experts give insights and analysis]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore 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Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T15:34:54.756Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court Judge: 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:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-schools-superintendent-shawn-joseph-challenges-DX5ERKTIXNCEBGJUDTBSYNFAHU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T15:34:23.611Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T15:34:23.611Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Challenges remain for new Prince George’s County schools chief]]></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/IIXUIZRBINBZ7CAAV6RNYX6Q3M.jpg?auth=af351fc175f22b63e03f872930999d33c2d515bdac003d211b0bbd46b395374c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shawn Joseph, the newly selected Superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools, at center, faces a shrinking budget and a trust gap. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-may-improvements-HOGKXJE5MZHUVPXQSMEHOQ3HR4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T15:21:32.052Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T15:21:32.052Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles podcast: Baltimore's better May shows signs of improvement]]></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/AWCDHUGEI5BONGCY64LQKWC354.png?auth=2e5d3e018655a764305b3df79878607358d960e28414e41c50d2641dee4ea8cc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/kenwood-avenue-catonsville-car-crashes-RAT7OUMMHZA3RK6FP6Y72EJYXA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T15:04:33.84Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T15:04:33.84Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cars have crashed 8 times onto Catonsville woman's property in last 2 years]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews,Baltimore County,Catonsville]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CBKJHJXGIBHQBPNYOWS5AWPDLE.jpg?auth=b34946ebbd9a024ceec0288b2c5e409e748ee0ccc4df2307111efe4fbeaded2e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1526&amp;height=1017</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Krista Cantafio of Catonsville said she's had cars crash onto her property eight times in the past two years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-samuel-basallo-confidence-hitting-B5G2LFIUAFD3ZIOUE2RZWM3AYI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T14:00:02.043Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T14:00:02.043Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Samuel Basallo says one plate appearance led to his Orioles breakout]]></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/v2/7GS22CMYTFEZNLEBYUIJEWKBRI.jpg?auth=97598a81a2b267a865c3e0b8e99723a271f6a4445358fcd57e50653bf26cbcb8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2875&amp;height=1916</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles' Samuel Basallo hits a triple to bring home Pete Alonso during the fifth inning of a game against the Miami Marlins last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/tuesday-primaries-takeaways-california-iowa-DNVS737Y5BCIRJVOKP6NOV3IOQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T13:01:57.184Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T13:01:57.184Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Dems try to make Iowa inroads and defend California]]></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/X3O3DMZLNBAU7CJ7BRWXWRIK44.jpg?auth=39d4bbdcd8fd8b49185203d3a1476a7e4d062191bab438a6182e0f18df3d6248&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People watch results at an election night event for California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra on Tuesday in Los Angeles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-beat-red-sox-4-2-pete-alonso-coby-mayo-FEUSJYDOXRDDZPRQZOV7FYESHI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T12:58:03.898Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T12:58:03.898Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shane Baz deals and Orioles clear Green Monster twice in win over Red Sox]]></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/QPKHNDFGWJFIVALYDHKF2T6D2Q.jpg?auth=90cd426b59e7b1680e2cead322073a977539a5621947fc630209c187a3dcd4ec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso is greeted at home by designated hitter Samuel Basallo after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/early-childhood/baltimore-city-pre-k-choice-neighborhood-school-PLO2DKA6ERGZTBBGCOX2JY2MQY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T09:30:01.565Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T09:30:01.565Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A child misses pre-K at their Baltimore neighborhood school. Now what?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Early childhood education, preschool, pre-K,Education Hub,Baltimore City Public Schools]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KV2XDQP6EFGXXHZPXQ3FM4XPXQ.JPG?auth=a408e8e8434ea15741c7bfd6b65fcb972d9eba919616eaf7ab99422cdfe20369&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore City has one of the most expansive public pre-K programs in the state, but not all children can attend the schools they live closest to.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/jerk-at-nite-nest-loic-sany-downtown-baltimore-restaurant-MCEXEOMMXRETZONHDYLQO33EBY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T09:30:00.569Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T09:30:00.569Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jerk at Nite’s owner wants a Michelin star. Is Nest a first step?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Bars,Downtown Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NFBTRLEQOBD7HAOB436N6PFHEM.jpg?auth=4f15fb29a94b7729aff67e061984392a55fbb0cbecabf47b00e6545f3520e681&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4871&amp;height=3247</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chef and owner Loic Sany opens the blinds inside Nest, a fine-dining speakeasy located above his other restaurant, Jerk at Nite, in downtown Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-james-wood-plate-approach-LEN5YY3ZXRA45DNQ2RFOYFCONU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T09:30:00.586Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T09:30:00.586Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[James Wood’s ‘stubborn’ plate approach leading to stellar start]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SH2X6HFTDND2LN7UKKB2PHKN2I.jpg?auth=03ca6eff399103b6654333de3d79ec50677a5c9c9a40e75bca64604960c80959&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2403&amp;height=1602</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals' James Wood at bat during a game against the San Diego Padres last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/reid-wiseman-artemis-ii-baltimore-county-council-GCP3NNGT6NBTTF3UBA2MI2HK64/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T02:56:32.876Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T02:56:32.876Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Artemis II: Reid Wiseman honored by Baltimore County Council]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VUUVMPIVCBA5JECETJWWJCNKQM.JPG?auth=542628d05659a6dece8cb7594e00068d02dfe3f3b16f03c58d2513d1606a40a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2356</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, center, Bill Wiseman, father of Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman, and council members stand with a life-size cutout of the astronaut as he is honored Monday night. Wiseman attended virtually from Houston.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/cockeysville-car-crash-imtiaz-sami-threat-3P2G5SZGXJHBLHDANHB3HXAXRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T01:08:33.816Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T01:08:33.816Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man charged with threatening family of Cockeysville crash survivor with gun ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YXSUEHV7DJC2FHMTSIE4GKFMWI.jpg?auth=225477acbf2e6d2e1b9f21ea16de5ce5146ecbd307b50c7d8b7129816df1cecc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A makeshift memorial at the site of the crash at the intersection of Poplar Hill Road and Merrymans Mill Road in Cockeysville in May.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/deadly-carjacking-sentencing-baltimore-jerrit-barron-jeremy-matheny-CNRQK7OXW5DOVOYNVWO5UWMERM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T01:00:53.995Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T01:00:53.995Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 Baltimore men sentenced for roles in fatal attempted carjacking]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,car thefts]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R7UFUX4GHJASPHVUPC444Z7MHU.jpg?auth=c17c97cd801e59bba894f8d65b1657463e0707bc7513ef31e0c74756a0b2e7ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A judge sentenced Jerritt Barron, 24, and Jeremy Matheny, 27, to lengthy prison terms for a 2022 deadly carjacking.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/donald-trump-attorney-general-january-6-FEODNCINIBCJ7O65NR3B7EDH2Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T00:48:14.711Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-03T00:48:14.711Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,January 6 United States Capitol attack,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FQPE6VKQ5VFWHLSYFDW4OLSD5Q.jpg?auth=417f4653c8846e6277213b5687d0d149480c4e5e52a9b1fd3cf6a0802bddcd6b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5827&amp;height=3885</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Supporters of then-President Donald Trump breach the Capitol during a riot in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. 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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/C2CDCTLPIRABNFMFNNOOW65FRA.png?auth=5104b42a384bfd84bbd8858edc1e2a8624fd625b8870117f8c66fda16e659e75&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-otas-jesse-minter-declan-doyle-anthony-weaver-anthony-levine-sr-HH5RLG4VFZHGJC6NBT657ZYPOY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T23:11:12.687Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T23:11:12.687Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 takeaways from the Ravens’ new coordinators at OTAs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UKDTECOEKJHUNBTW5CZKPYH6GI.JPG?auth=986556b4a6f507ee348abde94c1cd26e190ff635e8f5eb095058a00b5d38cd04&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver speaks to reporters during a February press conference.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/kiannah-bonaparte-fatal-beating-baltimore-transportation-employee-gregory-turnipseed-L3TG3Y6TDZF73IFH5NVO46TQAE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T22:47:23.707Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T22:47:23.707Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prosecutors to seek charges in death of Baltimore transportation worker]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Circuit Court,State's Attorney for Baltimore City,Baltimore City Department of Transportation,Baltimore Crime]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ASX4VM3FDNEITDQPC6BHFPSHI4.JPG?auth=2582ba699cf50d9583cf22579f8402b0eba1d98e70a5c6e4e9897c8c1cbe0d87&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6815&amp;height=4543</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prosecutors said they will seek homicide charges against a woman accused of fatally beating a Baltimore City Department of Transportation employee during a dispute over a parking space in 2025 in Mount Vernon. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/annapolis-home-garage-explosion-man-injured-AGVW7WLOWBAUXNND42W65A2QZQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T22:31:27.625Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T22:31:27.625Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Garage explosion critically injures man near Annapolis]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Anne Arundel County,Fires]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NFOFWGI77ZCOFDFCWD2UGXE5YA.jpg?auth=27b73a3dedb29831ce08a9863256d364f42ddeaddd57ecc63a2a666071c11fac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=899&amp;height=600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County firefighters were called to the 3000 block of Friends Road just after 2 p.m. for a reported home fire.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/virginia-bus-crash-speeding-anne-arundel-county-YCXX7IHBEVF4THXLLBCSBL3ETM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T22:27:48.708Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T22:27:48.708Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bus driver in Virginia crash pleads guilty to speeding in Anne Arundel]]></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/J6OJ5Q22GVDAJPIDFWYZCVKBRM.jpg?auth=85ea54760deb1bbc7e5af16ed2bb4c67fe88b619b29f16478296efc35f5d5872&amp;smart=true&amp;width=756&amp;height=504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The scene of a fatal accident involving a passenger bus on Interstate 95 in near Quantico, Virginia, on Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-schools-superintendent-shawn-joseph-6BH2ZJPDERHURCPEEYGAQMBSYU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T21:43:31.242Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T21:43:31.242Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Public Schools names new superintendent]]></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/HVE4H3FO2NAJTKF4OUCYEWSY5I.jpg?auth=10f164ca7d1f177be6d8b3dd36a379092c087c6e9ef5aaa7a9a43e9d9d59c3bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3545&amp;height=2616</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Newly named Prince George’s County Public Schools Superintendent Shawn Joseph is introduced at a press conference in Largo on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-myles-garrett-trade-otas-TZ55PONP6NCBFFJK7IT2B2MHLI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T21:41:41.428Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T21:41:41.428Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: Myles Garrett is out of the AFC North]]></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/IHBLYPVFNNDVHPIDWPT63J433Q.png?auth=a3f069416c8661b3c3684c04b09cd84374f2deca1a97b19976f6ff6fcb09e5ca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/barclay-fire-victim-identified-HHZHPPA2VJGE7AKKPOYB7YXWYE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T21:23:26.989Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T21:23:26.989Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[70-year-old woman identified as victim of Barclay rowhouse fire]]></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/LF53CLXUBNCPTM76WZDYK6H2EM.jpg?auth=a0ecbebfd6e9086a1e3c443a195395f9ea28bb028e3b16ba1673c705e0addb3a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore City Fire responds to a fatal house fire in the Barclay neighborhood last week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/howard-county-data-center-development-suspended-7VP3IZDJBZHKLK6MF6YR2SIVR4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T19:59:11.939Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T19:59:11.939Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Howard County temporarily halts data center development]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County,Howard County Council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/76676WEBJBEAXEFGSZX6TU4AWM.jpg?auth=f6b5a4255119967f16811017e5e6b77c363af9b996aa69ca909a7e6ed852159b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3635&amp;height=2423</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard County Council member Christiana Rigby sponsored legislation temporarily suspending development of new data centers in the county while their impacts are studied.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-padres-offense-home-run-HVOXRXVJQNHXXHJGLSTHXDGVPM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T18:22:48.482Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T18:22:48.482Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals’ offense returns to form late in a 9-4 victory over the Padres]]></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/QYGELAHEQRFJPGP6O4H7TC5BGQ.jpg?auth=536dfb96a8d1c61efc130c3a904151bac664c79eaa04b29bfb821c9166aaf676&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals catcher Drew Millas circles the bases on a third-inning home run Saturday in a 9-4 win over the Padres.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/baltimore-county/baltimore-county-states-attorney-IYAZCYB6RZBORCQJLSFUXP52DE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T18:20:21.863Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T18:20:21.863Z</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/voter-guide/2026/banner-voter-guide-methodology-4ER6ZGCUQZE35NZ3HCJZSL4ZAI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T17:35:19.798Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T17:35:19.798Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Banner’s methodology for its 2026 Maryland voter guide 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endorsement]]></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/UXJJA4RGAVB3XDXB63AXNFUPEI.JPG?auth=589cc9fd212d0b78941cda32075eea2461dc466f178fcf17e9060c940933cff8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Council member Evan Glass greets attendees at the annual JCRC Legislators and Lox breakfast last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/maryland-school-voucher-sgo-GCB4W5HWJFCVBGALCZHOOGZTAQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T17:06:54.524Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T17:06:54.524Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will Maryland Gov. Wes Moore opt in to a federal school voucher plan?]]></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/RBMT5BQMH5HQZEO2TO7LXJGVY4.jpg?auth=36d2264d7b79a8efc4d5da2150a6fd71888655ff407f13fca26d57a6b9c9b944&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3234&amp;height=2156</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/orioles-tarps-off-baseball-mlb-fan-attendance-D23Y3A7SFRDU7A5GW4LP3WKDBQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T16:55:49.1Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T16:55:49.1Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A shirtless fad has spread across baseball to Camden Yards, but it feels familiar]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HAYDUMV3FJCXFJLOTOQ2SG2UZU.jpg?auth=494c1627da3c24a9d66100a465f4237d3c66d691129736cc3cca52adee78a81f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5514&amp;height=3676</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shirtless “Tarps Off” fans wave their shirts over their heads near center field during the eighth inning of a game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in May.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-linked-to-nonfatal-weekend-shooting-W7OSRVST7FBAHN7WOBPMI43A4E/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T16:37:24.344Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T16:37:24.344Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man charged with attempted murder in weekend Baltimore shooting]]></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/SGXFPWW7UVHFNAV5G44ST3WBV4.jpg?auth=642457fd5238bdeb41a3877ca442d7cf65ebb225e1ffc9ff5a103bdee8826d3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5092&amp;height=3395</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Melvin Talbot, 62, was charged Monday with attempted second-degree murder.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-council-pensions-wade-kach-mangione-5QXQMHZQEFDIRHWVRVBDNO5T24/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T15:42:32.433Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T15:42:32.433Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County Council passes law to keep Wade Kach from doubling pension]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AKWWAAKPHBDHJJWI6KAIOICLHQ.jpg?auth=5a34e38a358d3237ea9a37377fbeaf91ad1582de5b5bb6da70ad6d8ea730d5af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3640&amp;height=2427</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Councilman Wade Kach listens during a council meeting in Towson in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-sheriff-JTO5I6E2UBCVPLKEBJ4R6KLQH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T15:31:52.49Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T15:31:52.49Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Sheriff: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,Prince George's County]]></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/criminal-justice/walt-whitman-high-school-bethesda-gun-montgomery-county-RZXTJCDPW5FTHBZHN7IAEIVWWA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T14:46:12.724Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T14:46:12.724Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Walt Whitman High School student charged with bringing gun to school]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Walt Whitman High School,Montgomery County Police Department,Youth Violence]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OZLI6MQ3WREYRPDXEWEQ5TCFBU.JPG?auth=c575ec4319b4b4344e7839df1482b35a3cfb0da2c90006f9110eb08122daf7d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Police charged a 16-year-old Walt Whitman High School student after he allegedly brought a gun to school on Wednesday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/pride-month-lgbtq-SAQFCTRY7ZDRZLU243ICD6SYHI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T13:39:15.736Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T13:39:15.736Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pride Month 2026 has begun. Here’s what to expect for the LGBTQ+ celebrations.]]></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/YRTV5RBH2RG2FPUAYBFZQAXBME.JPG?auth=9523c6340b29ad24f14fa5c6c3271ac16b61d0eaa2c023c263bd6ff6951d6c1c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tamea Cobb poses for a portrait at the 50th annual Baltimore Pride Parade in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-starting-rotation-turnaround-brandon-young-LDVHNVSR4FDLVIHCDH5262T7XA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T13:36:39.848Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T13:36:39.848Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The unexpected centerpiece of the Orioles’ rotation turnaround? Brandon Young.]]></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/LBFHBDCCRRDJFFVOUYZFGBXBVE.JPG?auth=c8638339cd4c4525506296cd50fafae2b35db7c3135097ddec8fdbae0456e54a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[As Baltimore enters June, it’s Brandon Young who holds the best ERA of anyone in this rotation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-lose-marlins-7-3-bullpen-QTF455K3GFAOJKF4BVWFUEDFVM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T13:22:17.214Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T13:22:17.214Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals squander lead in series-opening loss to Marlins]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HLBZNTWXLNBODBIBNSL76YWFBM.jpg?auth=bb0f1ead2109d279fe3ab7fd0cccbe52a02ba08932907c85253ef3ee8e24e5c6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4327&amp;height=2885</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals reliever Richard Lovelady pitches against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/notre-dame-maryland-new-president-AEW4QNQ5SRCH5CQY4LEQCBU4UI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T13:20:16.23Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T13:20:16.23Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Notre Dame of Maryland University names Abagail Van Vlerah its new president]]></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/NARYZQBGKZAQFONJ4EGKPGS6DA.jpg?auth=86e78de8b3a6bb2ca2f734ee40f80a05f4a7b3536cae5950f17d6b6e0269f7f7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8045&amp;height=4525</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Notre Dame of Maryland University has named Abagail Van Vlerah as its 15th president.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/mv-realty-attorney-general-charges-JT42VCXFA5ARVJ2FBQXUEZ3CCQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T10:30:01.162Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T10:30:01.162Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MV Realty preyed on Maryland homeowners, attorney general says]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Housing,Finance,Maryland Attorney General,Anthony Brown,Real estate]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OI57OMV3WFAKTLANIR7WHF2UZY.JPG?auth=b955755c679eeb2c63e404e4f12c891bdd378684b3280bb540f694f44d248524&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland Office of the Attorney General accuses MV Realty of misleading Maryland homeowners through “Homeowner Benefit Agreements,” in which the company advanced up to $5,000 in exchange for exclusive real estate listing rights to customers’ homes for 40 years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/good-box-boutique-baltimore-GIEHO5TFBVFJVF2KEOS63AHQCU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T09:30:02.092Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T09:30:02.092Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[At Good Box Boutique in Baltimore, menopause isn't taboo]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/W54EMH6SJJEPZKENABHYTSDKIU.JPG?auth=74d6cc45e029743d51c78c85cf881b12b285ee26364aa0fca876098fe410deff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7718&amp;height=5145</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Delayna Watkins inside her workstation at the Women’s Wellness Lounge in the Good Box Boutique in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/free-outdoor-movies-baltimore-region-F4Y2BMENQFGRFD6J6M6ADL4FVE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T09:30:01.892Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T09:30:01.892Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Where to watch free outdoor movies in the Baltimore area]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City,Baltimore County,Howard County,Ellicott City,Columbia Association,Columbia MD,St. John's College,Bel Air,Fells Point,Canton,Canton Waterfront Park,American Visionary Art Museum,Federal Hill,Baltimore Peninsula]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XGBKOCJE5NHUFL7A742L6QB6SU.JPG?auth=3001dfe5417f918ad55f8a7e64b3dc6cf3c4f2e50027a75bb4a5a6df63cdb908&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Free outdoor movie screenings return to the Lawn at Baltimore Peninsula this summer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/election-county-executive-candidates-E7LMWHHEPNDNXGBMTR2NFHU7CQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T09:30:00.686Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T09:30:00.686Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who said it best? Maryland county exec candidates in their own words.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6TM4L432DNCXFFMYPLA6WW33SI.jpg?auth=de7aedae2b255deec75cdbec60e83de7c947a64cb2b541b96e4a20bce7fe1363&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/60-minutes-scott-pelley-bari-weiss-OKCHGW4LVJAP5MQWN3XP4DVLEU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T01:50:05.82Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T01:50:05.82Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Scott Pelley of ‘60 Minutes’ accuses new CBS News head of ‘murdering’ the show]]></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/QWEY3VITABB5LGUIRLJM4LZAKU.jpg?auth=299c15d728c2994b89450844533975830207cc13d2a8c109c00ee238d4bcd93d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Scott Pelley, a "60 Minutes" correspondent and former anchor of the "CBS Evening News," reportedly accused CBS News head Bari Weiss of "murdering the show" in a staff meeting Monday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/donald-trump-18-billion-fund-FRHJAE6P4NET3MZAMJGJZ52AMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T00:51:13.16Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T00:51:13.16Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies, AP source says]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Donald Trump,January 6 United States Capitol attack]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OIZGRGDTHZGI5KJFD2NVATNZY4.jpg?auth=5e788219467a16cb8a1254d73a4fdd92f4308670fe6bc9da6c44aa27fd96697a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3513&amp;height=2342</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE - An American flag flies outside the Department of Justice in Washington, March 22, 2019.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-manager-blake-butera-parenthood-first-child-BSFMV7HUK5CYZJNBOL77KKV72A/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-02T00:27:18.098Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-02T00:27:18.098Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Nationals’ Blake Butera is a first-time manager and a first-time father]]></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/WMD4K3VSP5GWDOVRRCZHB7F3OI.jpg?auth=3cd0ffecb533ff85e1e5dfd8c21af1bb7e8976da09c93d85df6df1d778ad1a51&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Blake Butera and Caroline Margolis with their daughter, Blair, ahead of Butera’s introductory news conference.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-drought-rain-2HE4B5KXF5GWRBCPXCUUJV64BQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T22:19:18.106Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T22:19:18.106Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland is still in drought despite recent heavy rains. Here’s why.]]></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/v2/3FZGOUP6SNBLJIDQNHPMNWL54M.JPG?auth=2ff318e5a09adaa17935c39527e011a0f3e602fd4bf3164ae73b47711d039db3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1826</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Umbrellas were a necessary accessory for the outdoor venues at a rainy Artscape last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>