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MD]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZHCLJMPPUFF3FAJF6L4QPYYVFM.jpg?auth=31a484f975a802c496474582ffcb635ef2f2092ff23a29866679f4c6f07baf47&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Diego Orbegozo, of Black Label Collective, tattoos Karl Staudinger at the 2023 Baltimore Tattoo Convention.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-dean-kremer-injured-list-ZFXYZASZXVF3RMQCD4NDVY3RN4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:53:49.095Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T22:53:49.095Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dean Kremer becomes latest Oriole to reach injured list]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TE24O3UHZJC6JFMB545C5QCLFU.JPG?auth=f385d875da7131e8ea3e56688c4f67fcc7e1d3f1e7bede609136177e9dccc704&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer poses for a portrait during media day at spring training.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/2026-nfl-draft-maryland-baltimore-football-JE7X4DC6XVGQDJ6L7H5ZKRZKH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:46:13.651Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T22:46:13.651Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland has representation at all levels of the NFL draft]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Maryland Terrapins football,NFL draft]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QVQTWNGQ2FCQTD2VPAPZZQPAI4.jpg?auth=c038eb442cd92d3b805c13022d0e27fff0a04e5e716e31c2faaef70ec76dca6f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cornerback Mansoor Delane of the Louisiana State Tigers celebrates a pass defense during a game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-2026-nfl-draft-live-updates-analysis-WYLDNDGDJFGAZAS24WKQQPRH3Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T23:22:28.731Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T23:22:28.731Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Live updates: Ravens set to pick at No. 14 in NFL draft]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,xAppleNews,live blog]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ECBFGLF5TJHTZFMEGBAV47CREI.jpg?auth=7878ead1173961fdfe6e96d2a382445211b5ab1c6e8b351160d7fb23c1414df2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The NFL draft gets rolling today in Pittsburgh, Penn.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-nfl-mock-draft-first-round-ioane-woods-bain-tyson-ISZWYM676FERZN5UZL3IR5FQ2Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:24:50.421Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T22:24:50.421Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NFL mock draft: Ravens fortify trenches in trade-filled first round]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JTLIUMEQTBFRTPZV2KQ7NG64SY.jpg?auth=65b352eecb5473ab6b44cefeaab91b3ffe541433a5afc250916f9239bf934423&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5628&amp;height=3753</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Penn State guard Vega Ioane is a sensible pick for the Ravens with the 14th selection in the first round.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-police-officer-emmanuel-ricky-alston-shotgun-woman-2DTYRSP5KZEQBMPAYC3WHDDWVQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:22:32.683Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T22:22:32.683Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Police officer charged with pulling shotgun on woman]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5ENK5X324VFHBBAGDDKVVFT5KY.jpg?auth=acb3f9d60b477964de6305bb393868197ba8357d13560f46f5f3352c30383821&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6227&amp;height=4151</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police officer Emmanuel Ricky Alston, 33, was arrested Tuesday and charged with first- and second-degree assault after allegedly pulling a shotgun on a woman at his home.  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/teen-takeover-baltimore-police-responses-B5CPXREWWJH5XERD5Q4G5NB2CI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:02:08.543Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T22:02:08.543Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Inner Harbor ‘teen linkups’ spark police response. Experts worry what comes next.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Department,Richard Worley,Brandon Scott,Downtown Baltimore,Inner Harbor,Children,Social Media]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CSYIBA6IMBAXTLRR3VUVV4UMCI.png?auth=69696f17ce197ce73e2ee1941f16ec2d2e14477b93c20438d4bc0fcdcf8dc032&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After large gatherings of teenagers turned violent, Baltimore officials are vowing to crack down on parents while youth advocates say the city is lacking in resources for young people.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/columbia-association-elections-james-rouse-RI66GM3DDZCI7LYXAO5XIHTUTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:54:55.729Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:54:55.729Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Columbia’s mega homeowners association can’t get residents to vote]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Howard County,Columbia Association]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BDTURFVLAJFOXIOB3N56JP7ZDI.jpg?auth=52b172504649d61ef3ab9a9f6f1e738983f38b58758773687558054f154572e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2100</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/tournament-of-champions-bryan-voltaggio-season-7-452QZDKVGBFV7KCUPZA426Z7CU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:43:26.701Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:43:26.701Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Marylander Bryan Voltaggio wins Season 7 of ‘Tournament of Champions’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PQ2WHE76PZDHXJO7QRVZ653LVM.jpg?auth=4af99a9c107c6792e9c81d8c9ce301b00003ba3f004862fc0c00786ad6a7c3d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Host Guy Fieri and contestant Bryan Voltaggio react as Voltaggio is announced the “Tournament of Champions” Season 7 winner.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/lee-ralston-annapolis-explosives-charge-ENF5GMJIXJFKJE5M2JY4NN7FHM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:37:54.329Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:37:54.329Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Annapolis man denied bail in homemade explosives case]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Anne Arundel County Police,Department of Natural Resources]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QT5HB5N53ZBVJHGQJ6QRSOM3NU.jpg?auth=b260e08c9c99df0a817d6accb2115892caf949c1024be46d58f9afa86b187ac2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At the Anne Arundel District Court in Glen Burnie, an explosives expert said the devices that Lee Scott Wygal Ralston, of Annapolis, is alleged to have built are capable of killing a person.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-6TEQXSVDVVFKLN5CXQ26QWJ2KI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:20:45.241Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:20:45.241Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LAYF7YJ6UNHZ7HHR3PVBKPPNVU.jpg?auth=0d848f222f1b58fde452d18426f9bb51e4f65ac2057c7a62772e87c192b34ef5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2650&amp;height=1767</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[HBO Max, “Harry Potter,” “Top Gun,” CBS and CNN may all be placed under the control of the upstart Paramount Skydance soon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-lose-braves-7-2-PHD2MEHBORHKBD4SCFW2ZSE5MU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:09:16.137Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:09:16.137Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals fall to Braves in series finale]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Washington Nationals,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4E72RRTAI5DEBKAIRK3GSRU344.jpg?auth=4731098bd1e6e3e2afc5159a3a0bdfedc4c0c0c1d730430ecc0d481886d089f7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nationals right fielder James Wood rounds the bases after hitting his 10th home run of the season in the first inning Thursday at Nationals Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-police-officers-marien-bwino-victor-figueroa-troy-horton-jones-KM2H4SXZXVGRDCEHNJ3YNZHBRQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:08:34.852Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:08:34.852Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 Baltimore officers, 1 former officer added to prosecutor’s credibility issues list]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/I7HQSQUMAFG3REBXKO5QZRN5KM.jpg?auth=5a6db056bfccd8a6bd8faed08dc4b6b8dd50cf38ff11f1c2618170574f59bc50&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office added officers Marien Bwino, Victor Figueroa and Troy Horton-Jones to the “Do Not Call” list on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-police-jones-falls-body-recovery-karin-solomon-27BYBSQH2BETFBI7Q4ST3LHEMA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T21:05:13.409Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:05:13.409Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Police identify woman pulled from Jones Falls]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JFCYKGE4IRHGTBDOCD6FTTHCHM.jpg?auth=b7e3c7b38fcdb7aaa5c9e3b54ac81bfe23eae7b1ca31901e0a0c1445b0372d11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5222&amp;height=3481</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police on Thursday identified Karin Solomon, 61, whose body was found in the Jones Falls beneath the Howard Street Bridge earlier this week after being discovered by a citizen, police said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/trump-reclassify-medical-marijuana-7S6ISCSDD5HSHKVAQFE32NGCJU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:29:44.116Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:29:44.116Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana in a historic shift]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RUMXYUPG5NEWPHFDHTWL33WPKI.jpg?auth=341b95e01b2cd06e8e6a63a2c14bf724dc4cf28c06c3ef92d2282f6661b1b681&amp;smart=true&amp;width=339&amp;height=226</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An order signed by President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general shifts licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to the less strictly regulated Schedule III. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/windsor-mill-fire-apartment-complex-2IOIKVW5I5CGBCWMU2QQJMKCB4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:22:44.425Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:22:44.425Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[No injuries after 3-alarm fire at Windsor Mill apartment complex]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GSKMP4XG5ZAM5FXJWNZUZR3IXY.jpg?auth=8cf66d7948bfa9fc98ff295755d82249920c9a03242c81cc31c4f1fa5d91dbb6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=800&amp;height=533</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore County Fire Department responds to an apartment fire on Brixworth Court in Windsor Mill on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/baltimore-fish-kill-vinegar-plant-jones-falls-UM3WWDXF5RF3LAR2GBFKQNKQNM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:06:10.763Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:06:10.763Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore’s old vinegar plant is no longer polluting the Jones Falls]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Climate change,Jones Falls Area,Baltimore City,Maryland Department of the Environment]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/L4TZ2PLG4NAIHAU3X4IE4L4K6M.JPG?auth=3e899f2125b503d296d5ac113c222f09209f0c75e0fe34bdfe0afb1dd43c2d24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1851</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The international foods corporation Kerry Group, which bought Fleischmann’s Vinegar in the U.S., is demolishing the historic plant in North Baltimore. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/maryland-wineries-grapes-destroyed-frost-V2HUY4FCUZEXNPFN3CM5A3PYRA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:05:29.012Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:05:29.012Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland wineries expect millions in losses after frost]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Farming]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YADVHUJZDNF3THH5DEI2L56GFY.jpg?auth=e34295fd7c7b1eeb7e2a858530a0327d923588efc0a6c389e9f231577d563f47&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At Boordy Vineyards, employees lit fires and hired a helicopter to fly laps to mix the air in an attempt to save a portion of their vineyard from the sudden frost.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/denise-day-tristan-king-abduction-KFUGCI5UDNFFLJQBNLRUTRGTQM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:47:31.245Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:47:31.245Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prosecutors drop abduction charge against Denise Day, Tristan King’s great-aunt]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4GIFWMPNKVAZPGNVFOV5YGWMEE.jpg?auth=fcbe2b44b28f5bf5c5355197ae244990212b34e7ab75cee7fe0040a854964afa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Denise Day, right in a photo from 2015, now faces only a misdemeanor charge after allegedly helping Tristan King, left, hide for nearly six months while he was considered missing.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/snow-everest-old-town-mall-baltimore-7BEN3HDOUZBDXCU36OUFHFM72M/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:06:51.632Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:06:51.632Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore’s Snow Everest: How long will mountain of snow, dirt loom over city?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Snow storm 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/35AE7FEWIZDJ3PHJQS7KBIR22U.jpg?auth=7fb2dd44e8fb52e6072f7a225f4983b96fba8764da13e215b80ed73ce22626ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A large pile of snow in a vacant lot near the Old Town Mall was dubbed “Snow Everest” by the internet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/horse-racing/maryland-control-preakness-stakes-churchill-downs-ceo-2RPIDUZ2SJC6JLROMWHJXVXVGQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:27:53.311Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:27:53.311Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Churchill Downs CEO says Maryland is ‘in control’ of Preakness after licensing deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/46AOCHW6UBDRVGN6LYULGFRJCY.jpg?auth=bc481bee28eee8074860bbced5e3af7f9fe441377783a5a4c3341dd57a6f0f25&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The field leaves the starting gate in the 2025 Preakness Stakes.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-nfl-draft-first-round-prospects-trade-mock-eric-decosta-offensive-line-KSQK752KD5EW5CKZE7SUHWKGTI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:28:30.077Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:28:30.077Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Ravens need help in the NFL draft. What will Eric DeCosta do?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IQJGCJNZPJEO5F3SXXHRMQXHNI.jpg?auth=9444c81ac6bbb5327fa6c20a9d2ca9e66b87afe643c1302d226243d0aa4a4bf8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A rehearsal on Wednesday ahead of the NFL draft in Pittsburgh.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/navy-secretary-john-phelan-trump-leaving-2VHSXSYMNNDADHXHQQNKRME3PY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:58:38.826Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:58:38.826Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,United States Naval Academy,United States Department of Defense]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PR4Z3XTOKFBV7HZ2JU6XSRPIWQ.jpg?auth=0cf2b3c73d7c40a38ae11b7eb062c4e823c761dfa164f0388417db3719afb45f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6048&amp;height=4024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Then-Secretary of the Navy John Phelan greets Naval Academy midshipmen during a tour of the USS New York during Fleet Week New York in May. The Pentagon announced Wednesday that Phelan is leaving the job.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/baltimore-ravens-nfl-draft-new-coach-uniforms-jesse-minter-YZ6RPA2QXVHXZG6DUSJ372EL74/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:24:19.415Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:24:19.415Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens fans dare to hope ahead of 2026 NFL draft]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[NFL draft,Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3L7XMIYJI5A3XARCVSLTGMEALA.jpeg?auth=59898c18653b3c27169a8a87511801ecbd8370c4cd20abecadbcca7662ca19db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=2016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens superfan Adrianna Ebon at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-zay-flowers-fifth-year-option-extension-million-contract-MT2DKH7OKFCGFFONC2OYKFNXGY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:10:30.446Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:10:30.446Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens picking up fifth-year option on Pro Bowl WR Zay Flowers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QRCBO32SV5C6ZOMWAHQPM6ERH4.JPG?auth=c1b377a613a9fff5114559188894a08c85eb3949dc0a40e952176608f721c9e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers runs in the end zone for a touchdown in the team's Week 18 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/preserve-at-clarksville-home-for-sale-K4TSXBQOEBCT7DI6FTKQQW32RA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:00:02.446Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:00:02.446Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Beautiful brick home for sale in Clarksville]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Real estate,Housing,contributor]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/H7XCEZFKTVGQ7KL6IRHCYS5WNA.png?auth=dc3847448dbb7bdc05cfb24e0aac98e081087a1caa319edd973e0d1be7ee6625&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1152&amp;height=866</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/afro-news-tea-black-marylanders-politics-WJQ2MLJYVJBKLJUARRE5HWEN3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T14:47:48.45Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:47:48.45Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AFRO Tea: Sold-out event has become a must for Black Marylanders, politicos]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LDG3CCPF3JEQ5FOTLP4AJ674FE.jpg?auth=b2c3d1a1f00324632b74cc732eafc278c389ba197a46690cfd9418f40cb00d99&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1482&amp;height=988</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The AFRO Tea has grown to be one of the most popular events of the season for African American women and one of the most difficult-to-acquire tickets in town.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-isabel-cumming-brandon-scott-racist-post-U2CF4X2UQRHJHCEBLSRMFZRJFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T14:42:36.644Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:42:36.644Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ferguson says IG apology ‘not sufficient’ in Scott dustup]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Hall]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S2V3KO3X7NFIDFYOOVJSRSRLIE.jpg?auth=ccd499fd6dbe5ce4a1f09928b2d4d1de622535e6b6232e1db98fe25c30ca66fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6369&amp;height=4246</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming, center, apologized for posting an AI-generated image of Mayor Brandon Scott that prompted a complaint to the city’s ethics board earlier this week. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-adley-rutschman-new-swing-SFPCGS35UJGMRBF6EGB7NNH654/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T14:07:19.272Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:07:19.272Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has his ‘comfortable’ swing back]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SHOL4MFHVVACHPSWDCUEMQHPRE.JPG?auth=471df6b7026ae7fdbc261131f8f7dfbf1925ffb57b67ddf56bd2e4b8eb7bbfd0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is hitting .316 with a .948 OPS.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/montgomery-county-things-to-do-wocofest-strathmore-DTXTU5MCCRH7NPSW4RVV7ZG4IA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T13:46:23.998Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T13:46:23.998Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County things to do: WoCo Fest at Strathmore, Independent Bookstore Day, more]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UDOBOCWHHFGBBGWSFOIDIQU4LM.jpg?auth=2d0d98a7130033ec30da0fe5447212fc6ef68b3258042fc5cd483425fd91e062&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[WoCo Fest will bring music, entertainment, food and workshops to The Mansion at Strathmore on Friday and Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/live-updates-orioles-royals-after-game-three-EMH33J2RAFF6VI4PMSA7YQZLNQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T13:32:22.997Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T13:32:22.997Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles defeat Royals 8-6, Anthony Nunez gets 1st save]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,xAppleNews,live blog]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YTIJPZOG2VH3XO5G6LVVQWLO7U.jpg?auth=c0207305b52b2bab1093314e004e1b08de66f18189a9c484fb2c0d6a5227d85c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pete Alonso is congratulated by Orioles teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of Wednesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/senate-budget-homeland-security-OKNPPJRX6ZAT7BC4S6HK43LDVY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T11:29:46.966Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T11:29:46.966Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Senate passes budget plan for ICE, Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Immigration]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FFKGQRZYSFGTJBZA7FVQIXCSSA.jpg?auth=90e868515f6c220465d689e97554506b28c358f2c1ba04091b62ded048a06185&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down since mid-February.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/school-board-montgomery-county-yang-silvestre-DYN6SB3FW5F7PFUEWE2EPB36XM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T09:30:00.919Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T09:30:00.919Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How will school board experience affect the County Council race]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TO2XNUK6CNCIHH524FQGQOGBMM.jpg?auth=b9add2017faeb50079600b83463fcd9c3f5629e82397f82d5a4daadb3dd706bd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County school board members Julie Yang and Karla Silvestre are seeking higher positions in the county.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/braves-nationals-home-runs-CG72OFHSP5BTXLXJK6TZ7J6XMI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T02:40:11.365Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T02:40:11.365Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In a game defined by the long ball, the Nationals fall 8-6 to the Braves]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Washington Nationals,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EWDOOOPR3FC3HFLYV3EQB2ILE4.jpg?auth=207109b5b200e75997d863b56de6655cb4adb4fcaabd42507dfc5857a850d46b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mauricio Dubón of the Braves forces out James Wood of the Nationals at second base during the second inning Wednesday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/dumbarton-middle-school-fight-baltimore-county-police-arrest-students-4NGHERTTTJE5VKQWLPLTDNTRMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T23:53:36.358Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T23:53:36.358Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police arrest 9 Dumbarton Middle School students over fight]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E5UD2T7QGREEFOH44KCIPYRXIQ.jpg?auth=3c479110805ee2eafee030920072d9168bd89bea0135bdb59b3003003016b023&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Students at Dumbarton Middle School fought at a bus stop near York and Lambourn roads around 3:40 p.m. Monday, officials said. The conflict spilled into Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-win-royals-8-6-76N3WIQCOBBLRC32IOXFQKNLSQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T23:03:46.892Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T23:03:46.892Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles seal series win against Royals with big hits from unheralded bats]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OTQOCJZAO5F6HFAH4NUHAKYJM4.jpg?auth=722e9588bf2b7261cf1a0408b2cfc902ad95421e369701312e89e3af2f8ca2d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3636&amp;height=2424</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles outfielder Leody Taveras watches his RBI double during the sixth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/walter-johnson-james-mulhern-four-people-undress-NTMLWKI3CJFX3KXNCPPFP2KT5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T23:00:08.907Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T23:00:08.907Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[4 filmed in ‘stages of undress’ at Walter Johnson High School in 2018, police say]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5SXCKN7ZOZEB5P7C5VHJNAXNNI.png?auth=3c8fa3d6a182d256c2e4e7694b330e788b178982c6da380753cd1ec0947b5870&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/randallstown-dundalk-y-closures-swimming-pools-M5MZEHAQFNGMDLODKV44EZK5PI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T22:23:16.682Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T22:23:16.682Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Randallstown, Dundalk Y closures mean no more low-cost places to swim]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GOTSKAQZ4FCFZEVLRK7SVYQZBM.JPG?auth=733597f9d2a5c583610e10bec1db76574b6b2276319ebab2f22fcd91e2dd6daf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6224&amp;height=4163</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Y in Central Maryland announced it was closing its pools in Dundalk and Randallstown, the latter of which is shown here during a water fitness class.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/dwight-rust-jr-cold-case-arrest-LLYD7VHPJNC2LFVT57QGZL5SWU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T21:58:24.441Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T21:58:24.441Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County man held without bond in wife’s 2002 disappearance]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FRGCTUCDBZBM5HIVA4NQR3KS4U.jpg?auth=f13512194b67958e476e1e45f40e4e5edd95ac9616626a49772bfed311e65c8b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=620&amp;height=361</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michelle Rust, who was 24 years old, vanished on July 20, 2002, while preparing for her 3-year-old son’s birthday party, police said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/frostburg-state-university-tuition-enrollment-discounts-TVTL3PZCQFE3XOV6J5K2TF3VVY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T21:29:37.384Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T21:29:37.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Frostburg State University discounts tuition amid enrollment struggles]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DHLDBPCYM5CZ5HWASL2ICJR77Y.JPG?auth=14ec7d27e1eed72c3c2be6c4e5ebacbc6cf03631a62e1534a089e6e574cd65e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Frostburg State University will offer in-state tuition to students in five neighboring states starting in fall 2027.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/mount-vernon-barriers-removed-25FV4UHUG5H4TMMVUOBZK2W3TI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T21:28:12.17Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T21:28:12.17Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mount Vernon’s outdoor dining parklets aren't under threat]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Mount Vernon Place]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5EYRNCUHGRBUJG4BGYDCPLCLX4.jpg?auth=d367ff9da7ff80fa90ab6514cdd88a7f7d101efdc0229e10c3d7d48ee17384b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mount Vernon restaurant Dooby’s now shares sidewalk space for outdoor dining with the Helmand and My Thai Go.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/aclu-facial-recognition-maryland-police-YXUU7AXEMNFIHKHJ5FZB2RLJPA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T20:54:09.759Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T20:54:09.759Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woman spent months in Maryland jails because of facial recognition tech]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UY6FJDRSCRBUFL2J7SFUGZRV3Y.jpg?auth=91f5bab3bb4db95bd613cb73a3488bff61d5316a3d3e9108d145cce477e01b7c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2666</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/pasadena-fatal-house-fire-ZA6AIIQG7RBLHGPYB43CHZK63A/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T20:43:46.104Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T20:43:46.104Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woman dies in late-night house fire in Anne Arundel County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Fires,Anne Arundel County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/V5UJNXS5RVHUREMA2JKRY56A2Y.jpeg?auth=ce053e406475f6f56327faa8d3c0045b0ff4b912789ca451d7d8068839df2b15&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman died and three people were displaced in a Pasadena house fire on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-nfl-draft-replacing-lamar-jackson-NDIK7YR7CRHVVOH7WLC3PPAAII/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T19:49:53.199Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T19:49:53.199Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[It's always wise to secure the future at the NFL’s prime position]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FRBRVPBKLNATRKS3HBBH3WHSUI.jpg?auth=99b4e31522f2dcd78b86455c8ae9e7d0d120f872bb5c9a05d83d800a5c673c11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2931&amp;height=1954</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Lamar Jackson’s salary cap hit is going to increase exponentially.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/shooting-germantown-teen-charged-sleeping-child-FLIFOP4VFBE6HKI42XLPG7VXXU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T19:28:25.604Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T19:28:25.604Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Teen charged as adult in 2025 shooting where multiple homes were struck with gunfire]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5SXCKN7ZOZEB5P7C5VHJNAXNNI.png?auth=3c8fa3d6a182d256c2e4e7694b330e788b178982c6da380753cd1ec0947b5870&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1620&amp;height=924</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/national-gallery-of-art-glenstone-museum-mitchell-rales-donation-UBUDA6KPGNCNZBGAHIS6V5YME4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T19:15:48.331Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T19:15:48.331Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[National Gallery of Art receives record donation from Glenstone founder Mitchell Rales]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KMTUGXN7NZDH7BOFNMPLGHNVRA.jpg?auth=063febc4bff07f1a68d2c4ace95d63fc2309a65b36e92e3dc35bb1ab2cfe88b4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Simone Leigh's "Last Garment" on display at the Water Court at the Glenstone Museum in Potomac.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-podcast-seven-round-mock-draft-BH7KKXE4ARESNLMPZ7OW2ND324/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T19:13:38.558Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T19:13:38.558Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens podcast: Mocking all 11 draft picks with analyst Gordon McGuinness]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Banner Ravens Podcast,Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FAJHZ26FSJGHNFAXX34LELXI6M.png?auth=7289a756342d914124ec8fc019d5843ae630b950db2d342a866f5bad07075ce4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/georgia-congressman-david-scott-dies-obituary-RX3H47TBA5HRXMDEWYXYJUO6JU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T17:35:44.755Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:35:44.755Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia U.S. Rep. David Scott dies at age 80]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FU6F6FFPGFERFF4MXBP7TRR4HI.jpg?auth=c90680615212e5d56a2b0007332b7c284a328b6f7ec431287c3f32cf7f346dcd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3597&amp;height=2494</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott speaks to reporters at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/hindi-books-hate-group-nationalist-montgomery-libraries-T45MKLAXMFF4VNARXN2T73HXHY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T17:16:40.074Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:16:40.074Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Activists say Germantown Library should remove books linked to controversial Hindu group]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/USWRQ5EH4NEULLDKK6DQPAZAHQ.jpg?auth=e02d305e75a646ea410c2f7de114905f740aeb6adea23410ee0248b69f82f650&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=858</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Funding for a Hindi book collection at the Germantown Library has fueled allegations of being supported by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, which has been deemed a hate group by some local activists.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/glenstone-20th-anniversary-NBRL2RQXTBGMNG56IRA6JZB57A/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T16:09:12.715Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T16:09:12.715Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Glenstone, a haven for art, approaches its 20th anniversary]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GTJGGKXGONAXJP6EA4VB6WVGQU.jpg?auth=2cdefb5408388c4704bd27f4ba88bc63343b6ec128cac66a4b8239299f9a1f30&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Simone Leigh's "Last Garment" on display at the Water Court at the Glenstone Museum in Potomac. The museum is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/nfl-prospects-baltimore-draft-A6OZE23HPVHDJAGTQRQF5SILBA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T16:04:12.634Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T16:04:12.634Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Top NFL prospects left the Baltimore-DC area. Will the next group stay?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EDJAZE6JDVHEHNNFAPAMQQ3RWA.jpg?auth=364d25641d233c528ba8850599b3ca9447acd5df9587c8d87a28db5113309bd3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7939&amp;height=5296</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fans watch during the second round of the NFL football draft last year in Green Bay, Wis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/towson-university-campus-shooting-catherine-torney-VWMLCWZ2TVAPTHYT3MDV6NLOQA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T15:45:00.995Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T15:45:00.995Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Towson University 2021 shooting victim can't sue school]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QOYQBW6E5BFM3DOXRN5BGOIOHY.jpg?auth=0aaa17be1cfe792c12e91508347da6ac8eb46bf9fce7c5e8ef26540ce9a33a51&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Three people were shot at an unsanctioned party at Towson University in 2021.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/robert-stokes-jr-baltimore-wmata-driver-shooting-3GXVCJOJJVDARN6LMWMCVM37I4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T15:29:26.787Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T15:29:26.787Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Son of ex-Baltimore City Councilman Robert Stokes killed in DC]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OVVWNRUQ6NDUTFFMK3B7DXXEWM.jpg?auth=0552ccff69a4d27e4c3ee1f64bf3757528d8832a32d5c9672cdec58027669cbd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=2016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Robert Stokes Jr. was killed in the early hours of April 9 in Northwest Washington.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-county-towson-university-peeping-tom-5GSWZSJ7VFBYLIHTPITGX4YIRI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T14:57:44.718Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:57:44.718Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Peeping Toms’ repeatedly target apartments near Towson University]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County,Towson University,Baltimore County Police Department]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3GWBYILUGBA67M533BO4N4DPRQ.jpg?auth=2b2a3058465cd9a0a09f8d326488ab5478535e95f318f54921ff93d10cee83eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1896&amp;height=1264</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A still from Ring camera footage shows a man looking into the Chloe White's apartment in March.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/international/iran-attacks-3-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-ceasefire-XTTZD4GMCJBEZBWK6V55WVUVSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:40:07.862Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:40:07.862Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran attacks 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz as Trump extends ceasefire]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5KKAJNHIKNCDRMWCQBVJMKRCFE.jpg?auth=efd9c15eaaf492761c9b5d0ab6b1dcfa021df5f463423aedcf4bee0dc1084099&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-royals-6-5-wild-pitch-OY2MXVCYNFHLJPHZPRQCDX4FJI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:01:32.435Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:01:32.435Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles lose a seesaw game on a walk-off wild pitch]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NTOFZSR5XBFQVK6RUMEGKNEWH4.jpg?auth=87c5a25a919c886cefbfc931b3e0201e7ba7c8563a0a34bec1d14d9fcd01e753&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia scores in the fifth inning before Orioles catcher Adley Rutscman can apply the tag.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/montgomery-county-invests-in-partnerships-to-win-the-talent-race-FYEMHNOG7FH3BNY42PNJCRJCJA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:00:11.897Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:00:11.897Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County invests in partnerships to win the talent race]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xMNS,xMobileApp,xFlipboard,xAppleNews,xGoogleNews,xSocialNewsDesk,Sponsored Content]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3WMBZO5JOJB5LCL54ABZAQNSKI.jpg?auth=e778724be078a4e538d5e9558d68064634ce82574cdc5dfa4498717acde98e99&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7150&amp;height=4769</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Universities at Shady Grove; image courtesy of The Universities at Shady Grove.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/wine-bin-ellicott-city-main-street-howard-county-OUAQUC4WEFDUHNJ6DXPHE3LKK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:00:03.046Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:00:03.046Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ellicott City’s Wine Bin owner opening new spot on Main Street]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Ellicott City,Howard County,Bars,Restaurants]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CYDQRKVXPVEFVHN42Z47QXU6ZI.JPG?auth=20b95e0bd6801418a46b6e39a9004b6e16ea2522e61405eb5a50505c032d61a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2069</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dave Carney, left, owner of The Wine Bin, is set to open a new cocktail bar and restaurant called Vesper. He and head chef Rachel Bindel describe their vision of the space as it is under construction.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-jackson-holliday-baltimore-mri-right-hand-6PAVKQWAARDMDGBXW63UMXCKHI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T12:54:31.683Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:54:31.683Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles' Jackson Holliday will get MRI after leaving rehab game with discomfort]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/64TSYXIS35FGVMPZDXONE33KLA.jpg?auth=51eb913b6e4eedc5dbc96c4a9596ed72a32df24374fe2ce2872e0b0bc11f4fa1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4678&amp;height=3119</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles second base Jackson Holliday watches from the dugout during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-win-braves-11-4-plate-discipline-PHCNLRHWWJGVLJQF6XAXPHFEWM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T12:41:25.2Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:41:25.2Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Nationals walk their way to an 11-4 victory over the Braves]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZFE4E7RTHREIHMJWWA4OICC35A.jpg?auth=ccf7b4152bb800bb6f9ca49367aa77925fd294bbc4079614a289833373d185b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals right fielder James Wood celebrates with teammate Luis Garcia Jr. after hitting a home run in the second inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-tyler-wells-mental-approach-bullpen-EOYW3U4G35ES7HNSJI5WEM64YU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:30:01.188Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:30:01.188Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tyler Wells’ new mental approach is helping with life in the bullpen]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FRKVYZAOY5H2HJ5TH6HQT5N4DI.JPG?auth=0f438975ee85abe3ad54d179387eb960db6ae28885902275f83a236636cc6850&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells is rediscovering what it means to prepare for a game in minutes rather than days. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-civil-trial-dali-CLC26AO6JBAFJO3G5TXFYAHVOM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:04.982Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:04.982Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ahead of Key Bridge trial, Dali operator employee worries about criminal charges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WRR56OLXFVBNFI6TNAZ3NR22U4.jpg?auth=ae421d78a1135f32b193f507294f409f895156dd82fdf9c6c7dab1fbfd21564b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3163</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dali among the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/books/jung-yun-all-the-world-can-hold-banner-book-club-6NFPBVKJOBFYVEYG442WWJA2UQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T11:00:02.442Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:00:02.442Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore author Jung Yun discusses ‘All the World Can Hold’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Books,Events and things to do]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/S7AET2YQENDATHKGGL5LN6IFH4.png?auth=0ee5cc8797a3803a42b08b4a4bb95e8d8a93460224a9d05bf243c2cc862bbf15&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=1250</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jung Yun will discuss her third and most personal novel, “All the World Can Hold,’ at The Banner Book Club on Thursday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/rob-daniels-baltimore-county-executive-race-RJARBO3DONFMTJRTSQWIOSTYGY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T09:30:02.023Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:30:02.023Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County executive candidate Rob Daniels runs as independent]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GSXNARCUXNC5VG6BYFLICXHY7Y.JPG?auth=ca07f946fe4c9e5cc8089fb96b6f61a9063c77463a6f11d3bdcf1bd5675c6879&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8017&amp;height=5345</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rob Daniels, a Pikesville attorney, is running as an unaffiliated candidate, hoping to offer an alternative to voters feeling increasingly disenchanted with the two-party system.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/recycling-symbol-baltimore-designer-gary-anderson-ANXP2G62N5AIXJMPRWI2U42CYQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T09:30:01.937Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:30:01.937Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gary Anderson made the recycling symbol, then kept it off his résumé]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IKRMVEEFZ5EXJCR34T7AP5KQAA.JPG?auth=823ac5b1b8e43dca6bb2290f8f63d0acb2e7bf3635cc35741ed122923a1a7ff0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2268</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gary Anderson designed the recycling symbol in 1970 as part of a student competition. But as an architect, he was reluctant to claim credit for it.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/new-york-investors-baltimore-scam-lawsuit-property-records-HGRHT7GXERHJNOXYVYQN5W3ETI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T09:30:01.364Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:30:01.364Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New York investors accused of another Baltimore housing scam]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Housing,Finance,lawsuit,Baltimore City,Vacant homes,Rental housing and apartments]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GPE5JQ3YZVHK5M7UNVT3LZTQQA.JPG?auth=692969630cfe8229508e01faa3bb4ebcc8b323e10352ed494035941b7a2e3e4a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A February lawsuit alleges New York investors got $1.7 million using fabricated property records for 11 rowhouses in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/maryland-masterchef-afghanistan-rice-recipes-food-helmand-HSPL642AQNBSJK2UBE6RTRMXJU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T09:30:00.581Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:30:00.581Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland ‘MasterChef’ contestant wants to be ‘Afghan Ina Garten’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[TV shows,Afghanistan]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5YZ5LOS76NCTVK3OXUYSK2XNNE.jpg?auth=967a732778351ce1660c00eecf3104df9f46f2f7cb3082af5ad504225e612967&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2800&amp;height=3500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iman Sediqe’s cooking videos led to brand deals and a pop-up event in February 2021.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/stoney-river-towson-town-center-closure-5DSEYQAGRBCQLEPCY7ABCE22QQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T01:40:09.748Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:40:09.748Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Towson’s Stoney River restaurant to close in another hit to the mall]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County,Towson,Towson Town Center,Restaurants]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VEXT3WG3EZBVLJBHNP47O2DPKI.JPG?auth=72a72c8ce8b4cb1ab1c69ee3ed807b244155057b7bb98c41300cf97022346706&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2063</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill at Towson Town Center is set to lay off 68 workers by June.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/virginia-redistricting-donald-trump-7WBGJQIPZVGBDPW3FLNBVAMQOY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T01:33:40.528Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:33:40.528Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Elections and campaigns,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5RQHVBFT6NEY5GTB6HMN2KVHGU.jpg?auth=bee4c07668822cab3812180e385f72902dad454e18fa573cb9a0dc9912f4dcac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4806&amp;height=3204</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abigail Spanberger, now the Democratic governor of Virginia, is shown at her election-night rally on November 4, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. She backed a mid-decade redistricting that was approved by voters Tuesday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-gunnar-henderson-changes-pick-offs-royals-H7X23Q5R7ZDR5A7Z4EPCXBT6XA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T01:00:03.186Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:00:03.186Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gunnar Henderson ‘definitely will be making a change’ after 2 pickoffs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/B7GFC623FVEBZPKOBQJKTTEGZY.jpg?auth=2bd6a8c46c2a6426916e11e168c00b9deb61e7577f494722a9a30c92ce1ebd49&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3658&amp;height=2434</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gunnar Henderson dives back to first base during the first inning of a game against the Cleveland Guardians on April 18.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-adley-rutschman-returns-injured-list-AQDJ2465UBFN5NVNQRINJ5IZO4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:45:10.658Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:45:10.658Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles lineup receives a boost with Adley Rutschman’s return]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N64UKVUGXZCMHOB7PTLTQWGW7M.jpg?auth=764a41c126c4cea03f81de305d2c95022329b7cf49be9665131785c927c9ddb9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5060&amp;height=3373</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman approaches the dugout ahead of the team’s opening day game against the Minnesota Twins.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-county-schools-superintendent-search-XOGDNHCUFRAR7KF4VPJEXULAHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:41:02.44Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:41:02.44Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County Public Schools selects superintendent search firm]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HXPKR2WITRBPBCSK26MZ24QR6I.jpg?auth=f22ad9f881b37974d6d9be9aabfc008d37409bda99fe151c26192eefa48bae8e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5361&amp;height=3574</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Baltimore County school board voted to hire Ray and Associates to lead the search for its next superintendent. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/astronomy/roman-telescope-nasa-goddard-maryland-VOZH4TDZ4BB5ZMC3W37CFGTHU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T00:07:02.141Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:07:02.141Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NASA’s next big mission is a space telescope operated in Maryland]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,NASA]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G3RT3IDIVVFLRFE5HCDMHYGVEM.JPG?auth=1a3221ed821360aac9fb7e7619431df68af51442af0ad673d1a736ae9a5d58a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in NASA’s clean room at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-teacher-defamation-lawsuit-lawmakers-moms-for-liberty-libs-of-tiktok-X6NOCBBANFBQBKH3UA4Z7WBPP4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T23:43:12.723Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:43:12.723Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore teacher can’t sue GOP lawmakers, but some claims proceed]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County Circuit Court,Baltimore County Public Schools,lawsuit]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4S6JZCMY2VCYNGXEJVJVYCCF5U.jpg?auth=829660a4f3174f24465b91d26ec7b2cba18d11a068ceaed5c31646ef6c79af48&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2500&amp;height=1668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alexa Sciuto in 2023 outside Stemmers Run Middle School in Essex. She'’s now a teacher at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School in Baltimore. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/howard-county-columbia-shell-gas-station-shooting-shontay-odonnell-M7UFSHNRQNC3BH7MUNUHCOYMW4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T22:46:59.29Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T22:46:59.29Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police find woman accused of shooting gas station worker in Columbia]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5PZEYWFVAJDYPFVLMINFNT4VBQ.jpg?auth=f92f9232eff469b052c27cc115c559390a7166dd4fc6ed3f14861346c2ba68bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4624&amp;height=3083</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard County Police are investigating a shooting inside a Shell gas station on the 7200 block of Cradlerock Way in Columbia on Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/maryland-road-work-dangerous-zone-fines-speeding-UVVSFXF4KNACBD5UK6NJXYW2PM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T21:52:13.294Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T21:52:13.294Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland’s highway work zones are less deadly but still too dangerous]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Transportation,Maryland Department of Transportation,Prince George's County,Aruna Miller]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DUZFHFWXYNCRXDN5GKDHWQAIME.jpg?auth=40c291628e0f6d5925a80a7f16facdcad6e8a3c96e6c9907c32495b269a0d7b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New data released Tuesday shows that aggressive speeding in work zones continues to put scores of highway workers and motorists at great risk.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-county-council-david-marks-threats-perry-hall-7N62KYS2Q5F37GE3KLSPRG65N4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T20:56:08.652Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:56:08.652Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man sentenced for threatening to kill Baltimore County Councilman David Marks]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County Council,David Marks,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WIS4YVINKNEMLJMMDSI2BBQYTE.JPG?auth=710b3da784a86685cd65ac7814282bc437b4c8efa5113d700e8db1edfd7a62a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Councilman David Marks during a legislative session in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-mayor-inspector-general-racist-post-ai-TABID6UMSZCN5G4K3QE2B4JNKA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T20:26:57.193Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:26:57.193Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore mayor’s office condemns IG Isabel Mercedes Cumming’s online post]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Hall]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CO25MGPJXFCQRDE5END2A5IAKU.jpg?auth=5b03a152bde9d7dbac553caebcccf112ef4da4c6b9c948ac7d81cce01dfd40fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5838&amp;height=3892</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Isabel Mercedes Cumming, Baltimore City’s inspector general.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/michael-johnson-phylicia-barnes-killing-trial-new-attack-HJDRZQLWGNHH7JZXIAOK2QMSNE/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T20:22:44.861Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:22:44.861Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man cleared of killing Phylicia Barnes on trial in new Baltimore County attack]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TYQ7ATQVKNBQHFTV6I52KG6DOU.png?auth=d4f0f80960ee02d16934c234ec634a345f5d306d53d533bfc30cb60eabe44822&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1688&amp;height=1125</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Maurice Johnson is on trial for attempted murder, rape and related charges in Baltimore County Circuit Court for an alleged attack in 2023.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-county-cold-case-arrest-husband-charged-JAGAZK5SKJAGZH26YZI3BFSLXY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T19:37:57.516Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:37:57.516Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Husband charged with murder of Baltimore County woman missing since 2002]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WYGXGNC42JAVLOER7XG4JU634A.jpg?auth=067a66dc21a3b44433ef88dc85e8a3fce9422dac51e9014097e2a3c006d53774&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michelle Rust was 24 years old when she went missing in 2002.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/capitals-nhl/capitals-contingency-alex-ovechkin-retirement-NJOJO42CJZCSXGEF72WFUDYMSI/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T19:27:13.482Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:27:13.482Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Capitals say they’ll have a contingency plan for whatever Ovechkin decides]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LXKLQBBG4BFKPKOD2QXHRXP3NU.jpg?auth=ebdc014df3ca9161a3c99163d1babe38c5336163cca7dfd7b9f8469640d55930&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5608&amp;height=3738</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin stands on the ice before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 12.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/maryland-general-assembly-transportation-laws-PE25XMIXMJA47E4L4PSNGSL5LQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T19:18:05.63Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:18:05.63Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland’s boldest transportation reforms stuck in neutral ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Transit,Transportation,Maryland Department of Transportation,Maryland General Assembly,Baltimore City Department of Transportation,Wes Moore,Annapolis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FHFDEXN5NZD3ZPP7JVWR4MTE5U.JPG?auth=913338a7dd7bb3c8e9edb57250cfaff7723d339470f6afa5997816bc92963280&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1952</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Snow plows idle in the State Highway Administration parking lot at Falls Road and Joppa Road in January ahead of a major snowstorm.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/sonja-santelises-jermaine-dawson-baltimore-city-schools-ceo-MUVHMVP7QBHCREF3R7V6SYG6PY/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T16:33:09.461Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:33:09.461Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jermaine Dawson, Baltimore’s next schools chief, has challenges ahead]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Q2NTCRLWURBFFA4S4LYVJXFXTU.jpg?auth=ebd49c00a55c905cd4e19f0c78146dd8ad1de8d092e3ade590c51bd8022d3055&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jermaine Dawson, center, will succeed Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises, right. The incoming and outgoing CEOs appeared together at a school board meeting announcing Dawson as the new hire. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/horse-racing/churchill-downs-buys-preakness-intellectual-property-QADDB5PRV5DPPORQFVVKO7V4SM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T16:28:43.803Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:28:43.803Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Churchill Downs Inc. buys Preakness intellectual property for $85 million]]></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/U3M2DUCDYJBAPIKMBM6AZSBQPU.jpg?auth=8b6c052e3bed08045e884b9d08b4724367a7aae5dfe16a1d4a84c0d923c77fbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-offense-struggles-alonso-cowser-U52JHULOH5DMTKFXI7B3MNDO4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T16:07:59.287Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:07:59.287Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles podcast: Where has Baltimore's offense gone?]]></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/DTZ4GHHLF5FXFE2FLOVF5V7BXA.png?auth=b62381c8d757b19225d0490687acdfae534cab6eee66da7b5e7e2f32d755014c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/baltimore-city-public-schools-ceo-jermaine-dawson-RUMIIQQZ6JACTMOCQK2IOVKF7E/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T16:00:01.207Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:00:01.207Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dear new Baltimore City Public Schools CEO: Don’t let me down]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City Public Schools]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3VRGUEOKARHC5MYL4GCQ4IY764.jpg?auth=cc18445598e7019a3e20e75d8bb4d62888e315d558aec14bedfac084fad6490a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jermaine Dawson, the incoming CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-lose-braves-9-4-OMTQ6DQDIVEYPGJGCLOQR4FIT4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T15:20:00.453Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:20:00.453Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals fall 9-4 as Braves win sixth straight]]></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/R2MPYNQVWVDJDNKMFH2WSDJGHQ.jpg?auth=1dc1390d9e25d7a0650e74a19a220327d141b70c56be6b0d2687e277e29e1164&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals right fielder James Wood catches a fly ball in the eighth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-nnamdi-madubuike-surgery-INQZDYFRHNEOPHYFTGRFFEB5O4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T14:59:40.924Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T14:59:40.924Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens’ Nnamdi Madubuike could return after surgery, reports say]]></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/CUUIJXPQ6VAYBI2FM4FU5UJEVY.jpg?auth=01a38215c7a08c39d941ece692e9f6c61d09a24ce1884862d58397d18adda28f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3592&amp;height=2395</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike walks off the field after a game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Baltimore in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-state-of-farm-system-jon-meoli-WEAHRGE4ZJHALNLC72C3AOQRAA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T14:00:00.57Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T14:00:00.57Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Checking in on the most important parts of the Orioles’ farm system]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/B77K4KFRMNCXPN2B6KA7FPBWKA.JPG?auth=e295ea725d2bc0d436a3097a645e8b2af70b44eefabe8c09dd5beaf5cd638da6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles pitching prospect Nestor German poses for a portrait during media day at spring training.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/angela-alsobrooks-father-james-mack-obituary-CK4AKIDU5FBR5CHY6NSW5OJDMU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T13:41:57.486Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:41:57.486Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks’ father dies at 78]]></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/v2/4ZFPD73UUJGOLINXIGN6IJSDFU.jpg?auth=63d155b757c9e3d15521ee1cf8b363277e99aba5ba01b587a2872737dc90c868&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1583&amp;height=1583</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[James “Mack” Alsobrooks.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/tradepoint-atlantic-terminal-port-of-baltimore-E3AA7ENSKVG4BCXSMVXJN3LFBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T13:37:21.837Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:37:21.837Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tradepoint Atlantic breaks ground on terminal to reshape Baltimore port]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AKZZT4TJ4JH6TJJ6XCGXZ63TXA.JPG?auth=b9e6789a0cf5ddbf866553ef12536a6689dd74b2301506262e784d86e546d714&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Construction of the 165-acre Sparrows Point Container Terminal is now underway at Tradepoint Atlantic.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-nfl-draft-predictive-model-mock-drafts-eric-decosta-derrick-yam-CJWJHCKZXJBBBKAX3SREMLTAKM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T13:32:37.023Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:32:37.023Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can teams predict the NFL draft? Here's how the Ravens do it.]]></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/J6VSJWKVURESPNEACBIVY6ABDI.jpg?auth=d5ed44882adce1dae2ac44b2614181b813b757d7331f63d4636bba51711a1e33&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5365&amp;height=3577</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta takes questions from reporters during a news conference on March 11.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-win-7-5-royals-samuel-basallo-leody-taveras-3YIZPNIWXRCIXN7BTZOYIPF5RQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T12:47:57.971Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T12:47:57.971Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Samuel Basallo, Leody Taveras give the Orioles' offense late life in crazy win]]></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/ZBOIWHLDQ5ELRFAKF2T7HPWX4U.jpg?auth=bf5957f690ef19a26e0711f27cb7daaee5d29e8b5a9bb35095228a2a45bbe85f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=684</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras hits a grand slam during the 12th inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/measles-maryland-public-health-costs-RTRTNSVDDBDQLHRFC3YH6GKAIA/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T12:00:05.137Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T12:00:05.137Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Maryland’s first case of measles this year is worrying experts]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health,Vaccines,Maryland Department of Health ,Johns Hopkins University]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VPCOKBELQREJ3KOMYLYYLJHBJ4.jpg?auth=27a75fde10ca5039f633ca1397bf4992261f630b7d86e29573511d8ea8ebccb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A computer illustration of a measles virus particle. Measles is a highly infectious disease that results in an itchy rash with a fever.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/maryland-chris-van-hollen-glenn-ivey-earmarks-7FVBGNKTI5HJFEGBJV5UJUH4UQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:30:01.111Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T09:30:01.111Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Big, fake checks from Congress prove their worth in an election year]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,United States Congress (House and Senate),Andy Harris,Chris Van Hollen]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UN4YKOOKNNFWBA5RLCDB5327AM.jpg?auth=b63c568ed3a26837b306301aaa7f94b322d87b51a8d0dad97580af8e5ab4560e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1072&amp;height=727</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Johnny Olszewski Jr., second from left, and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, second from right, present a mock check for $830,000 to a new nursing education facility at McDaniel College in Westminster.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/tribe-social-cafe-restaurant-downtown-baltimore-SEMFDWBDEZHLXIBZHYVFGLUNXU/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:30:01.411Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T09:30:01.411Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tribe Social Cafe in downtown Baltimore blends art gallery and cafe]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Restaurants,Downtown Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CNQHD4KXTBG6DK4W3U5LAMAAAA.jpeg?auth=3e8b0c155a68fcf63b2220925caef0d8acd6100854393fdef1e7143032b02360&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2016&amp;height=1344</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tribe Social Cafe is located at 233 E. Redwood St. in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/2026-nfl-draft-vega-ioane-penn-state-baltimore-ravens-IOAS3G3E4BBK3GCRQO2JPEL534/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:30:01.276Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T09:30:01.276Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Vega Ioane developed into the NFL Draft’s top guard]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TUUBWZJWRNDE3KJAX7BUWDXKHE.jpg?auth=2cd6073ab35db6d4c21c5887cbd4de908e7938630e2e023f6fd837b2c0415746&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3119&amp;height=2079</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vega Ioane of the Penn State Nittany Lions before a game against the UCLA Bruins in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/county-executive-candidate-forum-budget-tax-negotiation-ZJ4XZOCY25AY5ELZ6EJDITRVZ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:30:02.432Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T09:30:02.432Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Forum highlights reluctance to support council president'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/Q3O4GESIFNCHDBACFHHV7WPWOA.jpg?auth=96098b9f1cd7b200d62100e038fe80142ebd26891d7c9c6c108af5a7b9630854&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Council member Evan Glass, left, speaks alongside other candidates for county executive during Monday's forum in Silver Spring.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-mock-draft-wide-receiver-jordyn-tyson-5KJFGZ5B5NA55FY222EHPEBUUM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T09:30:01.747Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T09:30:01.747Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens mock 3.0: Baltimore tries its hand at wide receiver again]]></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/P2PIQ5B7JNDJ5AQUZFIWVANIIY.jpg?auth=47becf91ed5c9fb392ada1e751f51dff1a8a044856478a94d94fb303665e81a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7499&amp;height=4999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson watches teammates during the school’s pro day on March 27.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/howard-county-budget-calvin-ball-schools-Y7HW7HPFLVAXHJ3QNV3QV4LBK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-21T01:45:09.13Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:45:09.13Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Takeaways from Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s final budget plan]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Howard County,Howard County Police Department,Howard County Council,Howard County School Board]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LUDG2EVEL5CX7JU5OS27GW4CKM.jpg?auth=f69443b53d122572c47487fa29abc38a5bb6b910cc8cfac69c37236bcb01353b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6144&amp;height=4096</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard County Executive Calvin Ball on Monday announced a $871.5 million county operating budget that would fund over 99% of the school board’s request for county dollars. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>