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Board]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HC5LU5MK4ZCTBCKWVFNWFKVCYM.JPG?auth=d03f3edf050a9d10ae6ee07033c25f317d7c5b1cb983ad05fb7f63907fa2edf3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2185</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Superintendent Mark Bedell listens to testimony during a special Anne Arundel County school board meeting in 2025 that gave parents a chance to weigh in on the county’s redistricting plans.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-mariners-6-5-extra-innings-ZBTIXPMCMJCVBAI5IJDUKAM7EU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T19:08:16.223Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T19:08:16.223Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles stage late rally but fall to Mariners in extras for fourth straight loss]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JYWBO7V7N5GZVAL55B5MTIXALU.jpg?auth=844675639f9f7e3d7cadccdb2b87dd8dafae2fb3adec061f185df622835eed1f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles shorstop Gunnar Henderson reacts after striking out in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/horse-racing/future-preakness-pimlico-maryland-racing-commission-role-J47OVWMDWVHUHLFJLUMSM53DCQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T18:12:01.654Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T18:12:01.654Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[It’s a critical time for Maryland horse racing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NX554VR3JFBYXBHW7XELHXWUKE.JPG?auth=36e711dcec2e39cc44628a2280247cfc9d44eba42c99f318e514e1b5319829ef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jockey Sheldon Russell rides Taj Mahal (1) to an early lead out of the gate during the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/curtis-knox-south-hanover-street-baltimore-fatal-shooting-PP4O4VWKPJCYBL2JK6EE2QLKIE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T17:44:48.536Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T17:44:48.536Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Loved ones remember former Baltimore City teacher Curtis Knox]]></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/Q6VTPPXNNVG7XOO7RTLPFGMSQ4.jpg?auth=2730c34f1a23082231ae8a704d40c547eca12cb22f6cc98ea3fac3d08a6c98fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Friends, fraternity brothers and colleagues from Volo Sports gather at Claddagh Pub in Canton to mourn Curtis Knox, a 41-year-old who was fatally shot in South Baltimore on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/anne-arundel-circuit-court-election-race-7EIGPPUBLNAHRDTW3YDOSV7V4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T17:40:59.033Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T17:40:59.033Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel Circuit Court race tests how Maryland picks judges]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Anne Arundel County,Wes Moore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NSPVBHNMNFH2HGLAN2R3PQLVTY.jpg?auth=fb9e56370d4e3e11a69461845e15a44a9b6b2bf2a182e66a480a71f923fc5ee6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3572&amp;height=2381</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Two challengers are taking on two sitting judges in the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court race.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-losing-streak-craig-albernaz-4BS2GWEHGRFX5OAT3G27SKCVME/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T17:32:25.104Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T17:32:25.104Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Orioles keep getting punched in the mouth and getting back up. Maybe stop.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Analysis]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ONY4YMGHGRFDPP4KXZPXD42ON4.jpg?auth=953c2a1efdf3abf24961a258abb0167dab5cfc23ae44ff1a982433ab86c56168&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles manager Craig Albernaz watches during the second inning of Tuesday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/puzzle-pieces-charter-school-baltimore-county-education-AEYCOP5WXFDONNNTOIPH6EL5KE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T17:30:28.232Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T17:30:28.232Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County delays Puzzle Pieces charter school opening ]]></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/YIFGARX76BGPVJ3KTJXL3HCBIU.jpg?auth=b71f75d20b7bfe62acbeaf6b85e305e72f0f4f116a3edbcf2da3a3ea0dbdec09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5066&amp;height=3377</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County’s school board agreed to delay the opening of Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy Public Charter School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/liam-coskun-myrtle-gottlieb-5DITWPUSYVCPFBXAYARCTAWHH4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T16:28:21.309Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T16:28:21.309Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Darnestown man pleads guilty in fatal 2025 vehicle crash]]></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/IRLUFHV5RRDS5P7HXE2T2LY4UE.jpg?auth=8bb26eda087915e9865213c03703dd824474cdff09d37a7d3238e2c014fe75c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3762&amp;height=2508</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Liam Coskun faces a maximum penalty of 13 years in prison. He will be sentenced in October.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/how-orioles-players-break-in-baseball-gloves-SFHYX3G7VVBTZEPOWWXK3YB2E4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T16:21:20.248Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T16:21:20.248Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How to break in a baseball glove like Jackson Holliday]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Major League Baseball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WR5SE3E6ARACJFVCZKQEPN5MJE.jpg?auth=a8db0d187ae84a36aa48afe8d2dc6b7cc01dd80da4bd919e2645674f976d308f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=761&amp;height=508</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson throws to first base in the game against the Minnesota Twins in Baltimore in March.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/rabies-foxes-roland-park-EP5XOHDMDRHKFOEPSARO7NFSLE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T15:46:10.387Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T15:46:10.387Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore officials warn of rabid foxes found in Roland Park ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Health care,Public Health]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PSHAWBEW5ZEMRDG6YJ23WZW3NI.JPG?auth=76d1a8a42cd045416553e5eee5519acbe395d8af69421e66cbe530664ca823d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2210</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A fox prowls outside a house in Homewood before dawn in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/cherry-hill-fire-body-found-SIGIVVWUMNAGJMBQQJY4CONVZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T15:40:59.108Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T15:40:59.108Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[One person found dead after Cherry Hill fire]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Fires]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UVWXLTJNFFETTJER5OAGCYVXLI.jpg?auth=75b71ea5aa02fe030b4dd381d50ee952ff4f711704584e5c01ecae3b4320cdbf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5693&amp;height=3795</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police said responding officers were advised of a dead, unidentified man inside the building. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/baltimore-county-towson-university-traffic-death-nasir-majied-XPZ7VHGV5RHCTJY37RU2GZJSVE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T15:36:44.953Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T15:36:44.953Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Towson University's Catholic community hosts a Mass for student shot, killed]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WZ4ODPGCQVFLLOLD754KRAVXC4.jpg?auth=6022385ab862a393bd36b412f755837be5c17420fe512f8925774aed70e8fc1d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police are investigating a suspect who fired multiple rounds at the Towson University undergraduate.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/safe-streets-antoine-burton-vetting-process-URCT4ILIJZAH5NBEFKNX24TJBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T15:30:00.549Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T15:30:00.549Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Arrest of Safe Streets worker Antoine Burton has Baltimore leaders defending the vetting process]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QOG457ABXFCE5KWVBAROTQUDKQ.jpg?auth=4349ba74de3f4d1720ff6ff5a5127187fadf84a277adbe78702b5c1f96b7d722&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4613&amp;height=3075</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Officials said they were devastated by the news but wouldn't let this incident overshadow the work of Safe Streets. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-thunderstorms-heat-SK7HHON7JZHIJHPZELNACX3ASQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T13:31:47.061Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T13:31:47.061Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland weather: Thunderstorms and intense heat hit Baltimore region]]></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/ZEBTB3EVKNHZFD5CVPRNGABTKE.jpg?auth=4166e40ca9be43d36a042f5dae417512b0021dc2f1ed68cfbb1108231aa39bb2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A slew of thunderstorms over the next few days could potentially bring large hail and damaging winds, according to the National Weather Service. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-win-giants-6-3-2LOKSDS26FEODFQ2KYTA5AJLDQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T13:16:20.715Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T13:16:20.715Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals strike first again and go on to claim fifth straight road series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EPUJEVP5ZZFRHD224U7NFLVCRE.jpg?auth=a0a5b4d97a64aefff942bd9ddb9be0ee6c1f3c1c24e33d6ef179fdef90c609f6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. Nationals celebrates with Jose Tena after hitting a two-run home run in the top of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/atlanta-dream-win-chicago-sky-82-75-angel-reese-double-double-FQRGUXVWJ5CAVMJPUTHJTAHF2A/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T13:10:04.538Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T13:10:04.538Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Angel Reese secures 57th career double-double in return to Chicago]]></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/v2/3WPBNLVX6JA3DBIO5VT2ZH5JXQ.jpg?auth=253eb34ab4ef32bf413d75cec08cf5b775b5800d16a71b4c7579ef71b42f1ddf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream is defended by Kamilla Cardoso #10 of the Chicago Sky during the second half.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/mayor-brandon-scott-bge-conduit-deal-baltimore-QUFQE4WCNRHDXBUSMNRXMUMBIY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T12:59:04.032Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T12:59:04.032Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wants a do-over on his BGE deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HJGMG5Y7ZVBX7LSWTUUDI3UPL4.jpg?auth=931dbae53221cbf586f20e7c01a690d35ff24b97f6cc5287343f6aa70a3d1421&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mayor Brandon Scott rushed through a conduit deal with BGE in 2023.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/prince-georges-county-budget-parks-planning-commission-lawsuit-KSSZYPSNRFGNZFMV647RNFYZW4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T12:57:30.149Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T12:57:30.149Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bi-county commission sues Prince George’s County over 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/VWA3XIL2PNE3VA2XZJNA7MHSQE.JPG?auth=5cafcd2029796b5f1e61eae0fdb121867a9ee7014186c445e20a72980cde3a3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/trump-immigration-court-mega-deportation-hearings-FQU3IXAFVREWVHPBBWMJ6G2DKA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T12:16:22.565Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T12:16:22.565Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mass deportation hearings in Baltimore raise due process concerns]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Immigration,Immigrants,Donald Trump,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Downtown Baltimore]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EDHTZP5AZFGBDPJ537IKWW5Y44.jpg?auth=ee3d873492d2461aec239a4ef3f4b881d1f37af2d0d7afc8e0175474a1caa90c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1993&amp;height=1329</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Department of Justice has expedited immigration court proceedings in Baltimore and across the country.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-circuit-court-judge-election-YXSCQVIYBRGAZABULDSIXZDFBQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T09:30:00.602Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T09:30:00.602Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Montgomery County Circuit Court: Meet the candidates]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Election 2026,Montgomery County,Montgomery County Circuit Court]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/25TY3D24ZZG6ZHOBOOJXIZ3APE.jpg?auth=63c4f06cfe210bfed541fa3ac33573c23c38ae31cd8a357b24b8733ec74c0cbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The candidates are competing for four seats on the 6th Judicial Circuit, which covers Montgomery and Frederick counties.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/formerly-incarcerated-in-prison-now-food-influencer-douglas-white-BH6KBSZWUNABVDD6K54DTSBWOY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T09:30:01.309Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T09:30:01.309Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After 17 years in prison, Douglas White’s next act is food influencer]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NEKU5HTJYBGZTKHTLPRG4TPK6I.JPG?auth=c98c97b75b87759b33bcb90756d46dc74e9186d8ea699722dc2c9a3376a537eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Locked up at 15 and released in 2024, influencer Douglas White has turned his time in prison into a calling card.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-taverns-tik-tok-politicians-campaigns-L3AJRN2NUNA23B5OBZ6TAF5G3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T09:30:00.687Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T09:30:00.687Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Taverns to TikTok: Baltimore County's campaigning loses the fun online]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JEDNANPXG5BMBCUCQPVNECYY4U.JPG?auth=a3572ab33401d4def13f86a847b5d4cf59a3ccb9056484ae4fa60a206a61e6f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Monaghan’s Pub owner Jack Milani, right, with regulars John Gage and Will Ridgley, recalls the days when politicians tested their messages in local taverns.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-minicamp-calais-campbell-nnamdi-madubuike-roquan-smith-SER2C3ZDVFEJJBWW5EKZU4YMAI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T04:23:49.981Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T04:23:49.981Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens lineman Calais Campbell reunites with old friends in Baltimore]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3Y7VYMIDXFHUTKIWFAF6TFBQ6Q.jpg?auth=a5d8364aef0e83a10db556174ad19711480983f277035703baae3e180b4988fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6827&amp;height=4551</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell takes the field prior to a game against the Denver Broncos in Baltimore in 2022.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/harford-county-drug-transaction-ends-deadly-crash-D6GCMNXDQZDCVMNC6IUHGCWUIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T01:53:29.709Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T01:53:29.709Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suspect dies in fiery crash in Harford County after brief chase]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[partner,WJZ,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AJKP322PYZD4DG5BRZM4HFQBTQ.png?auth=34a96ea508021b3824eb114807dd94517bd8183f090cded00ca7d7dd18a8ebed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1690&amp;height=951</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[As deputies attempted a traffic stop, the driver led them on a brief pursuit before crashing into four other vehicles at the intersection of Route 40 and Route 543.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/patapsco-wastewater-treatment-plant-baltimore-explosion-two-injured-UHJURSEX4BD5ZD6P7DAWGB5EEI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T00:10:45.135Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T00:10:45.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plant explosion: 3 injured, 2 critically, in South Baltimore wastewater plant incident]]></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/v2/6OAHEXFSEFGXDC3KU5A7T732DY.JPG?auth=273101bf37b39ce944d0ed9a59b74eda1a8928d0fe9c94efbe0f04198d2ed6fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore fire officials are still investigating the cause of the explosion.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/pikesville-shooting-police-officer-shaka-kamara-baltimore-county-XXAJWAPB45AI5FAN3PQTP66BCY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T23:35:34.448Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T23:35:34.448Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suspect charged in shooting of Baltimore County officer in Pikesville]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NRO6YHHARVCTXIU6I3EQKP3OV4.jpg?auth=00e36f008133ac69bce3f7feef3162526fc72211d40a2f30daba0b1885964622&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police officers respond to a shooting at Villa Nova Park in Pikesville on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/arundel-water-access-budget-vote-KR5WHGGWRNEIFNLQKW27PXS4HI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T23:30:05.19Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T23:30:05.19Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel council delays projects to improve water access by a year ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Anne Arundel County,Swimming,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KZDASTJYWZEKBDJ36626JBQOKY.JPG?auth=7360daedc8c62394ffe97ac58d142f1488345dc8c39800ee1727f8fe3ccfdd89&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Anne Arundel County Council has delayed action on a long-debated plan to enhance public access to Valentine Creek in Anne Arundel County. County residents have limited public water access.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-minicamp-lamar-jackson-injuries-marlon-humphrey-rashod-bateman-3Z45C2WRJRAOVPDDU3GFZ2XVAE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T23:20:13.958Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T23:20:13.958Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens minicamp opens with starters missing, Lamar Jackson looking sharp]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QEAFMTDNDNBYLPA2XUUZAE67NE.JPG?auth=1b50b9ba23a4001af2378aa0d9d9ad0a1da5986dbe1096bab9009c490b12bfa7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2153</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs through drills during the Ravens’ second OTA last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/homeland-security-immigration-enforcement-WFWLLDGEKRAZNENNBNXCYNZGEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T22:04:12.409Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T22:04:12.409Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending measure to Trump]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Immigrants,United States Congress (House and Senate)]]></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 White House says the bill will provide $38 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, $26 billion for the Border Patrol and another $5 billion to cover unforeseen costs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/anacostia-river-water-data-4ULXYEOPFVGRZHDPF3GLTWV6KI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T21:23:25.223Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T21:23:25.223Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The new effort to restore the Anacostia River: Transparency]]></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/IXARTFQNJBDRPLHBQGYUXH6WB4.JPG?auth=4932a6d8900afb19079a235f55b15b360f9334cb288ecc4ffb2361d3c510c75c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5517&amp;height=3678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chris Williams, president and CEO of the Anacostia Watershed Society, emphasizes that a new dashboard that provides real-time water quality data for the Anacostia, Potomac and Shenandoah rivers is about overcoming decades of community hesitation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/veirs-mill-gail-street-pedestrian-JKZYEFHA65HL3IZKI26HTAYPVI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T20:29:00.296Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T20:29:00.296Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pedestrian struck and killed crossing street in Silver Spring]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Montgomery County,Pedestrians,Traffic]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Y7C6TVSVOFHORF753LTB6O7MXU.jpg?auth=05eca7fdb6a5150844fce0e0e9459e8514b7ab016b2e4eab13a68f8b1e0693cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5071&amp;height=3381</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Baltimore County Police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore on Thursday, March 13, 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/maryland-transit-administration-bus-pride-baltimore-C43BATEQRRDI3I44QM7YZE7M3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T20:12:06.53Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T20:12:06.53Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Pride-themed MTA bus features Baltimore artist]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Maryland Transit Administration,Pride Month]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IHALKT6FLNFAJBPK6LBXW2NB44.jpg?auth=b732cbb45bb00070852f1b0446c17d1a00290bf82d825edd1f0b8b958c46181c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1800&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore artist Joan Cox’s painting, “Side by Side,” was selected to be featured on the MTA’s new Pride bus. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/orioles-owner-marries-behind-closed-doors-amid-hushed-tones-W7P2LFVMWJGM5OVQOYW6F4AHJE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T20:08:08.355Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T20:08:08.355Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[David Rubenstein and Caryn Zucker marry in quiet ceremony at Supreme Court]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,David Rubenstein]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZXM2IAOEBFEQZIT3Q2LQJ7M7DI.jpg?auth=0c8a619eea5212965b01013bfa6377c6268c45ffb3c9696c4a7970f92c303671&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4467&amp;height=2978</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[David Rubenstein took over the Orioles in 2024 as part of an ownership group. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/baltimore-agora-publishing-lawsuit-mount-vernon-4VNWKIT6VBDQHC23G2YH3NPSJM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T19:54:20.549Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:54:20.549Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore sues Agora, accusing publisher of ‘selling snake oil’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore City,Brandon Scott,Baltimore City Council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FZ4YJ4IMXJFATLDLP6T7VHP7YA.jpg?auth=b9103548829930a1b52785da221a8b3ef1e88c00717406a89fb7e21a843959a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5163&amp;height=3442</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mount Vernon-based publisher Agora has been named in a new consumer protection lawsuit from the city of Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-mariners-6-3-RXPQXOJIRZBQREIQPGKPIV4WRA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T19:28:59.133Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:28:59.133Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Missed opportunities doom Orioles in 6-3 loss to Mariners ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HCTZ2C3J7ZERZGQEPHX2W63PAM.jpg?auth=791ec01b877ecfe77a01c07ab591ab54e8719424e654862ebd5a08268cb753c5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6997&amp;height=4665</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles pitcher Trey Gibson, center, pauses before exiting the game against the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-blue-jays-baserunning-call-mlb-rulebook-M5NGXDDKOFFXTHACDNMGKJGN4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T18:29:08.602Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:29:08.602Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MLB rules show umpires missed baserunning call in Orioles’ Sunday loss]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Camden Yards (Oriole Park),Major League Baseball,sports-baltimore-dc]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BORDWOKIZJEAFHYV3Y3GSGKWCM.jpg?auth=b9e6effc74c938f55385e697c11061ce6f44e9b847d40fd4a33b7332eee8bb8c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2877&amp;height=1918</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles manager Craig Albernaz speaks with umpire Hunter Wendelstedt during the eighth inning of Sunday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-elijah-sarratt-saint-frances-academy-2026-nfl-draft-VM4SBDTEHNDDXH3SRXLRWNEAXM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T18:01:37.235Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:01:37.235Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How his years at Saint Frances set Elijah Sarratt on a path to the Ravens]]></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/C7XLR2OV6FDCHDY3RL7X7RDSEM.jpg?auth=a39a62e4666d1ed3aee2d09482cb597af68bb3583dbd95c6193ec54b55b0097b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5016&amp;height=3344</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Elijah Sarratt works out during the team’s rookie minicamp in May.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/kyle-nembhard-anne-arundel-executive-race-KSXOKVTAONFQXKJ7ZGOA6U662Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T17:17:10.483Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T17:17:10.483Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel executive race: Nembhard drops out, endorses Kitchin]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FPNO2KGXSNHY3O5CDSTR3T3ITA.jpg?auth=a2fc5cd64933907439986d1c1ff9a0cba9147452b9408cabb64c19509d01d11e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3614&amp;height=2733</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne Arundel County executive candidates attend a candidate forum in Annapolis. From left: Republican Dave Crawford and Democrats James Kitchin, Kyle Nembhard, Pete Smith and Allison Pickard.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/highlandtown-baltimore-businesses-ice-raids-QD7C3QVXFNB5DCHSGDNURHYRQU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T17:05:27.773Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T17:05:27.773Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In Highlandtown, ICE raids deepen worries for immigrant-owned businesses]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Highlandtown,East Baltimore,Baltimore City,Immigration,Immigrants,ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),Small businesses,Jobs and employment]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EJB5AMQKQ5ARNIZ4JXITBKZQXM.JPG?auth=68e4c000ac45998f20708711ff16003c573a732528caa19d57edd33d56594aa8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1853</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Highlandtown, a growing and increasingly Latino neighborhood in East Baltimore, has been at the center of ICE activity lately. That has business owners worried about the future.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/america250-maryland-things-to-do-AAY4HU6U4ZGQRDPXCVO2PQ24QM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T16:00:01.169Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:00:01.169Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Marylanders are celebrating 250 years of America]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,history,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/GFWKG3NEHVFFZBKEZJWDGOGO4E.jpg?auth=f2aeff8a4322e27d554b389db38cdc15972528e4085b541bfafafbb7c26258fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2500&amp;height=1668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“She Speaks: Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory”, an art exhibit that examines American history through a Black feminist lens, on view at Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum in Annapolis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-win-giants-4-3-comeback-2KFAMTW5FRC5TC2J7CUSL7KCBQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T15:56:05.186Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T15:56:05.186Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals show a lot of fight with a 3-run 9th-inning comeback to beat Giants]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JFR53RYJYZCCFCXR2TD2IIPN3U.jpg?auth=5e2e86f92499173cad2740d38f417bec6bdf78f7d735f708fda191bb9239596d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=691</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams hits a two-run single against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the ninth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/william-beanes-elementary-creative-suitland-MSJRC7CE4ZAWNCHEE26JPHQZDM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T15:00:03.235Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T15:00:03.235Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s students will have free after-school arts classes]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Prince George's County,Education Hub,Theater]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7PQOV6BC3NGTZKT4TSF4BSEA2Q.JPG?auth=7fcc4f7e5bfc9a9bb7fc91224793709c35beb100be4f83438ab70473be0369f8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2040</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Press conference attendees take photos of the official check-passing at William Beanes Elementary School for a new afterschool program, a partnership with Creative Suitland Arts Center, a project of Joe’s Movement Emporium.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/safe-streets-baltimore-worker-arrest-brandon-scott-L4KZN3QL4JENJGYSCDNOEBCJU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T13:52:36.051Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T13:52:36.051Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mayor Brandon Scott reacts to Baltimore Safe Streets worker arrested]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Police Department,Brandon Scott,Gun violence]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/O32MBXTMMFARHK4B34XIX346HY.JPG?auth=837cbf132864b040381020e558f6776206d1f415a747f8d906fab0e77f5f1f08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Safe Streets Zone 12 headquarters in North Baltimore’s Woodbourne neighborhood.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/former-oriole-trey-mancini-called-up-los-angeles-angels-BQ4YU4IDOBC53HIRTI256AW3XU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T12:45:03.096Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T12:45:03.096Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former Oriole Trey Mancini completes comeback with 3 hits in start for Angels]]></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/GNAWBMCGV5DNVHYPO4KSEV2OWM.jpg?auth=dcf5b2370db857e7693cad74d20d8e34cf89f1b7653e5db88a53057fe616024c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5515&amp;height=3677</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels first baseman Trey Mancini tosses a baseball into the crowd during the fourth inning of a spring training game in February.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/federal-judge-h-1b-visas-fee-F56B5KJIPZFR5DHDV6KPHTAHPQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T12:39:48.96Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T12:39:48.96Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Federal judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Immigration,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/B5GPT77SIZG7HFXAKNY44N43II.jpg?auth=1fb3b3ecb53bf285da72d7c2da98ff8b1f6c647b99d659637e954f85848c4327&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4776&amp;height=3184</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[H-1B visas are meant for high-skilled jobs that are difficult to find American workers to fill.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/maryland-math-test-scores-black-college-students-W3DH64BNNRBKPCGU3HIISMYSX4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T11:07:36.149Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T11:07:36.149Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[When Maryland math scores plunged, Black college students suffered]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GO275ZFR3RFLFBBJA6N3G5MKGQ.JPG?auth=7d30b6f73f5409b7621a3b8c55870c16dee17cee78be26da935f2e101f8fc3c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Towson University professor Cristina Packard teaches a remedial math class. Demand for classes like Packard’s has surged at Towson, the state’s second-largest public university.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/bobby-lapin-maryland-senate-president-redistricting-EQR25SOK5VHHFL6DQZWLVN32HM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:30:03.965Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:30:03.965Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bill Ferguson was once the upstart. This election turned that around.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,South Baltimore,Maryland Governor,Maryland General Assembly,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6BDPE6IADNBO7HY77PBI5MLW3M.jpg?auth=2d45b83d1ee25adbc188271d8e1724f22a882c1ee4fd4fedfad1b981e856d8c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3092&amp;height=2328</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State Senate President Bill Ferguson talks about his primary reelection fight at his campaign offices in Locust Point.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/maryland-algebra-students-test-DNMAJFR5UJEVLO4H2RM2QDFCEY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:30:02.171Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:30:02.171Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Most Maryland students can’t pass the Algebra MCAP test. Can you?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Education Hub,Quiz]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M6W4Q5ZCURDS5KEOHEGAJ72HRA.JPG?auth=4043f51fb33aa75ec233026e3c1cd92a5841d5e88abb2450ec7fc1ba3a916b57&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Try some sample questions from the Algebra I MCAP test.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/maryland-homeowner-nightmares-renovations-permits-7ZJZI6L65VF2LKRZONMFGVUVNQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:30:02.455Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:30:02.455Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How to avoid nightmare discoveries when buying a home in Maryland]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Housing,Real estate]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RT7CZNAJ25DQNOXOV3LT36X67M.JPG?auth=5b6616e7ea6b9761347a2905c9e8e9776659d1601edb62fad5edbb0a22a8297d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7211&amp;height=4807</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Arienne Jones bought her Northwest Baltimore home in February 2025. After contractors found various problems, Jones researched the home’s permit history and discovered it had multiple expired work permits.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/international/donald-trump-iran-war-benjamin-netanyahu-YKUNCMO4HVHT3DAPBDBOX7DJNM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T23:55:26.564Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T23:55:26.564Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Netanyahu and Trump are at odds over the war they started together]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Donald Trump,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/I6HWUYEMVRAOJGBJJUBXM5E534.jpg?auth=866c17323d5163e24ae834b35c6f688f46efb9119cab2a73a3735446c589eddf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2596&amp;height=1731</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israel’s latest strikes on Lebanon and Iran have made clear that U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who started the war in lockstep, want different things.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/pikesville-shooting-police-injured-24KIP7C6RBDIBG3YTGK2HQOSFA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T23:24:04.459Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T23:24:04.459Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pikesville shooting: Police identify injured officer]]></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/KBCL4OB4HRBZHK6XPU2XJZX6Q4.jpg?auth=cc01eb93da3a7e34db6a5c8a26f1769c2b27d5c7610dd773b973950cfa8f5813&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police officers respond to a shooting at Villa Nova Park near Milford Mill Road and Scotts Hill Drive in Pikesville on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-mlb-oneill-baltimore-free-agent-elias-IZAZMWS7FVEN3PGYXC3I3C7LHQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T23:19:33.283Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T23:19:33.283Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tyler O’Neill is a drag. It’s time for the Orioles to cut him.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VA7POGQENBA7ZOKW6RPJLPXZ34.jpg?auth=184fcca9234f33ee06e62f25b40ccf63a0a949c7128f9b09fc0743d6a2ad8d7d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4657&amp;height=3105</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill returns to the dugout during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/legacy-homeowners-cherry-hill-baltimore-deborah-harris-JZNT7IQWERH5HKWPO6KYGGGTG4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T23:09:57.857Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T23:09:57.857Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How a Baltimore woman stayed in Cherry Hill neighborhood for 64 years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LVFEAWDZANCVBBOSNB5T5QKJVU.jpg?auth=320235c14a6d259ca3dd601518bb1c847c972a7831c39ebc3b211e7307f84dc7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Deborah Harris has called the Cherry Hill neighborhood home for more than six decades.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-chris-bassitt-injured-list-trey-gibson-FKOQ5BYW4NE27LCFGNB4G45XHY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T21:37:21.849Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T21:37:21.849Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles place Chris Bassitt on IL, recall Trey Gibson]]></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/v2/4MAOYQS4TJFODLSQPPJMTLCWX4.jpg?auth=0e32053096ed11bfe523f647940e297b2f372966f3a9b7e9501d86733cac4d11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6213&amp;height=4142</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles right-hander Chris Bassitt pitches in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 28.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/mount-rainier-mayor-celina-benitez-censure-B6R7IQOVDBD3ZMVTL6NYVH3YGM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T21:27:36.154Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T21:27:36.154Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mount Rainier Mayor Celina Benitez avoids council censure]]></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/CR6DI7KHYJEATDLSUPFMI266SU.jpg?auth=0e2b90413e59b19c1cf19482a8029379b16e893d91c81651da17faa24790ba9f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Mount Rainier resident gives a comment during a council meeting, criticizing the council for months of bickering. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/baltimore-county/baltimore-county-register-of-wills-YYPWVUWFHZFBZL6NMPEOTOH36Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T20:36:53.158Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T20:36:53.158Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore County Register of Wills: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G4CSWL4X2JEJ7KO2G4ZM5HMRDM.png?auth=f0fdd265300bd31aa60ca2bebde46477afa98f171b115b2a4385ff0dd39b4187&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/us-house/md-5/us-congressional-district-5-U3NIU6J7LVBVRCKXY3EUPLWRJY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T19:04:16.961Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:04:16.961Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. Congressional District 5: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xGoogleNews,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech,xsocialnews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YVENENMSRREDTFEBDMU5VIEMTY.png?auth=3a8b25aab1b2fa5686a828044d90c3922a4344002aee57642c50fc45be8f09ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Congress]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-states-attorney-BMJ2C4VBLVCW3COCONWPSAE2C4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T18:44:49.913Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:44:49.913Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prince George’s County State’s Attorney: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Voter guide 2026,xAppleNews,xFactiva,xFeedback,xFlipboard,xGoogleNews,xPublicFeeds,xRecirculation,xSCrecirc,xSocialNewsDesk,xTextToSpeech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/thomas-pinkerton-central-christian-church-youth-pastor-child-sexual-abuse-P5CDRWIRIBDLZAZRVVX2Q4HMBY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T17:24:55.457Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T17:24:55.457Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ex-Baltimore County youth pastor pleads guilty to child sexual abuse]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County Circuit Court,State's Attorney for Baltimore County,Baltimore County Police Department]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HCBH72JW4RGFVPSWUX77IA2B3Y.JPG?auth=0fdc201daaed058699213e8c2b43a30c15dfcada480b0c5f7f8332eefcf0ce1f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6439&amp;height=4293</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thomas Pinkerton Jr., a former youth pastor at Central Christian Church in Rossville, faces up to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of sexual abuse of a minor.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/2026-maryland-festival-list-music-art-food-R4F3MRTNHJCDLLFOSYJLPWUPYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T16:24:33.907Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T16:24:33.907Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[76 Maryland festivals that should be on your radar in 2026]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Events and things to do,Flower Mart,Kinetic Sculpture Race,Theater,Artscape,Hampden,Baltimore County,Frederick County,Prince George's County,Montgomery County,xAppleNews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/K4PIYYEY5ND5LIZ5HUQ42PBPLQ.jpg?auth=c45c670b317bb5df78687a022dfd9bc5fb789b0bc81794613a3eca4e41a8197b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5556&amp;height=4167</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-budget-laurie-anne-sayles-hawaii-PRJMHIRROJGVTBH3F2NLT4MWZI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T15:46:06.366Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:46:06.366Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What was a Montgomery County Council member doing in Hawaii during budget season?]]></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/L76OUJTUFFCJFODWZ6Q7MADIZ4.jpg?auth=c7a56bf8f3881fc1c61cf7815bc38ffaec84ef5cbe86e20cc51e45562293787b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1763&amp;height=1175</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At-large member Laurie-Anne Sayles said her conference attendance benefitted the county. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-rookie-starting-pitchers-gibson-KD66YFEURJDE3O4HO3WYP2MP4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T15:42:04.283Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:42:04.283Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles podcast: Have the O’s improved at preparing rookie starters?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[xTextToSpeech,Banner Baseball Show,Baltimore Orioles,MLB]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XZIQDY3EKVH7LCSMMKKZD2MQGE.png?auth=ad61f09ca6ac3f8e78d12a70a45ee42c9fb8159b36512c57b614d0eac3b3668e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/montgomery-county-cuts-varsity-gymnastics-DPRCBVIJDNAGTOIF4W6D5IJNDY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T15:25:22.466Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:25:22.466Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What Montgomery County high schools would lose without varsity gymnastics]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FTICWIBEXRFFPO4TAQSIDSZOHU.jpg?auth=ca75012e6de675b80fa12f6e7968481080a3a4fbe429855331e3b4ef4cdb2d3c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5184&amp;height=4050</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The only hope we need to have for athletes competing in any high school sport is that they have a chance to practice what they love while building confidence, strength and resilience.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/leadership-in-action-where-people-culture-and-performance-meet-AESBXXV2KBBGNFGU6ZPFF7RZPA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T14:31:54.214Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T14:31:54.214Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Leadership in action: Where people, culture and performance meet.]]></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/C4PDM7BJNFCRRLMS2CJ2N3VI54.jpg?auth=760afadd5eccdae34f924e0f8a619e5e67845101fb464d20980fa47113baa80e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/electrical-shaft-medical-center-metro-BGMIV2WE3ZC5JN3CBQTZS64UFU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T14:27:19.424Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T14:27:19.424Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 workers hospitalized after electrical shaft ‘mishap’ at Medical Center Metro Station]]></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/public-pool-hopping-trend-after-hours-ORXNM3ZTQBCD7E2XYICT5RXCMM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T14:00:02.509Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T14:00:02.509Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore officials caution residents against pool hopping after hours]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk,Baltimore City,Swimming]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LML2AY5AM5A53F3FGYECX7MFQA.jpg?auth=dccf8afe42ba6f5b0c2d88302f6f40a7941a82ff1f7ff97e05bc446cd1928647&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pool hopping has been a longtime problem in Baltimore and many cities around the country.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/international/israel-iran-exchange-strikes-D5BMDJUMGVBJPFZ4E25T4TH2Y4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T13:04:41.839Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T13:04:41.839Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel and Iran exchange strikes in most serious escalation since April ceasefire]]></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/ELZGMP6VI5GYVC2MO7E3X4XP3E.jpg?auth=e53c8d688b3c6a7f6444b9d8fe06d302a993b90826f120998b302656b4fb8551&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Farmers spray water in a burned agricultural field next to a projectile near the town of Najha, Syria, after debris from Iranian missile launches during the Iran-Israel conflict fell in the area.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/shane-bazs-favorite-pitch-is-one-he-has-never-thrown-in-a-game-a-knuckleball-OTFALPMAHJGMXGXGQWFOI3I2XQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T12:00:02.559Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:00:02.559Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shane Baz’s favorite pitch is one he has never thrown in a game: A knuckleball]]></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/A7ANO6JFUND7VIJN7FKBYN6BVY.jpg?auth=80214d249a9b8a6b36a41f68d9f7d1deb4b04a9ffc1efe5877e5980df6282f61&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4581&amp;height=3054</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shane Baz’s fascination with the knuckleball began when he played Little League baseball.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/linthicum-shipley-mosquito-spraying-bees-maryland-UTAJYKYA3RGY7LLKHFZ6H4TB44/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T09:30:01.288Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T09:30:01.288Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anne Arundel mosquito spraying plan divides Linthicum residents]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KAW6J2YDIVE5HBWVP5DWJRTLHE.JPG?auth=757e0cc545a272feeba6e212de74b6c20961473c74cf8f53d0e88354f5ea9168&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lindsay Mueller’s bees swarm around their hive in her Linthicum backyard. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-minicamp-lamar-jackson-jesse-minter-marlon-humphrey-rashod-bateman-5IZHYIQMERAWZN53SJQIJXYOQA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T09:30:00.69Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T09:30:00.69Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ravens mandatory minicamp: 5 questions to follow this week]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens,Lamar Jackson,Jesse Minter,NFL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MT2BF77UIJD3NN64UQOEDZWFIY.jpg?auth=4b04db90b5540603337b12c3b7836bc80a069a2e78efb30202b1f32adf04afbf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Defensive lineman Calais Campbell, who will turn 40 before the season starts, could be embarking on his last chance to win the Super Bowl.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-sheriff-primary-election-lawsuit-sam-cogen-sabrina-tapp-harper-PKADECS2MBD6DPTX4PM4OFALIU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T09:30:01.504Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T09:30:01.504Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore Sheriff Sam Cogen faces challenge from former aide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Sheriff's Office,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns,lawsuit,Brandon Scott,Wes Moore,Ivan Bates,Anthony Brown,Kweisi Mfume]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OGRABLVWSBBWXMOCER6MPVKRQA.jpg?auth=8e95a47708ce10598db62afa4367e5c96c9e33ad032f4bdf08396c93c1b6d5d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Sheriff Sam Cogen, left, and challenger Sabrina Tapp-Harper.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/flowers-baltimore-gardens-rats-cats-BUJMDOXEUJBVPF3CYVEYEOTO6M/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T09:30:01.603Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T09:30:01.603Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore isn’t always easy to garden in. That’s what makes it special.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Gardening,Baltimore City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZDWO3UFTDVHH7AASJKMMA2VEWQ.JPG?auth=6adace2937af2190bc5c104b208bb82fd2b5fd651f26cabcd6f0cc373f442404&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chris Kelley waters plants in his shop, Kelley Gardens, in Fells Point shortly before leaving to set up a pop-up shop on the water. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-county-public-schools-budget-WMSO3QFLSVFJBKJR4QTC2DIOHQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T09:30:01.539Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T09:30:01.539Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 things to know about the Prince George’s schools budget]]></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/NWQCVSQ4LRCYNO5FQMWEAORFVI.JPG?auth=28effa20e8e670b09d1a69448ee29d66387c861d2cd22a2ffad3c7311c86a1d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Before making tough calls, Prince George’s County Superintendent Shawn Joseph said he spoke with the unions, parents and staff.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/clarified-cocktails-baltimore-bars-restaurants-RM7NXBYVDNFKLBKV7BYMNOMVBM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T09:29:00.4Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T09:29:00.4Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Clarified cocktails are Baltimore's newest beverage 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after poop, graffiti and threats force closures]]></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/v2/4ZZ35UZVBBFOVHO5FBM2CYH6TA.jpg?auth=819234565307b5ac57b9320a73b44017d33610bea15ef3f4685372909c36630b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Patterson Park Pool reopened Sunday after vandalism forced its closure the day before.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-blue-jays-shane-baz-nic-lentz-YJVAXMN42NBP3FYK4BIYT4DB2E/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T00:23:40.857Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T00:23:40.857Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A critical call against Orioles has massive domino effect, and Blue Jays take advantage]]></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/AWL4SYNXWRHFTFZRH3IHDZRAZY.jpg?auth=3f83660ba25381cf734d3bc25e78d8ae3c6e9b9bd7b3905428dfb15aa8bbd911&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6387&amp;height=4258</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gunnar Henderson complains about the call in the sixth inning that turned around the Orioles’ game at Toronto on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-blue-jays-ernie-clement-gunnar-henderson-nic-lentz-K4BEI5RDNNGPJHYOPQ47CUD54Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-07T23:56:24.511Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-07T23:56:24.511Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How umpires explained the Ernie Clement-Gunnar Henderson play in Blue Jays-Orioles game]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles,Orioles,Gunnar Henderson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BORDWOKIZJEAFHYV3Y3GSGKWCM.jpg?auth=b9e6effc74c938f55385e697c11061ce6f44e9b847d40fd4a33b7332eee8bb8c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2877&amp;height=1918</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles manager Craig Albernaz speaks with umpire Hunter Wendelstedt about the controversial play in Sunday’s game.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-diamondbacks-cade-cavalli-patient-hitters-ERJR337YM5G3PKGZXFWRRIZNNI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-07T22:59:59.292Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-07T22:59:59.292Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks’ 2 homers help them avoid sweep against Nationals]]></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/U7ULUHTKGRHHDEFZA4IBQXANAY.jpg?auth=9dfbacb032dcde2ec43c38c5d5b86092f97892df56a7b4ee88979cdcaee417b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5745&amp;height=4190</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cade Cavalli allowed four runs on seven hits in five innings against the Diamondbacks.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/bmw-championship-caves-valley-golf-club-jt-poston-LHMPFIX5VBDIPK5CD2P4GI5IZU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-07T22:07:39.337Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-07T22:07:39.337Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BMW Championship: J.T. Poston gets first crack at Caves Valley]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Baltimore County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7CQK5YSIG5D3LPBW3NE53Q7TWE.jpg?auth=9fb87e34d3c92d22262297e3a4fd0452ad08248b7acf8d0521b81307c330c4a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[J.T. Poston plays his shot from the second tee during the first round of the BMW Championship on Thursday at Caves Valley.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-county-police-pikesville-shooting-C2BVS6BUKNGQFKV4QLVCZKTZF4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-07T20:28:10.771Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-07T20:28:10.771Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police officer, suspect and bystander shot in Pikesville park]]></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/VXZCIAAJCJE6TLTKYTK3DBA53Y.jpg?auth=c159b54bde0bf70c4ef956a9386b9aba941c23cf97cbba040ae8ef8fe87eaff0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police officers respond to a shooting at Villa Nova Park in Pikesville on Sunday morning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/elkton-thomas-logue-dead-nitrous-oxide-explosion-VK3BWYDPQBGHHMPNNR3EKMAVQM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-07T19:13:27.472Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-07T19:13:27.472Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Elkton man dead after nitrous oxide tank in race car explodes]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SGXFPWW7UVHFNAV5G44ST3WBV4.jpg?auth=642457fd5238bdeb41a3877ca442d7cf65ebb225e1ffc9ff5a103bdee8826d3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5092&amp;height=3395</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Cecil County man is dead after a nitrous oxide tank in his new race car exploded. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/bge-underground-conduit-baltimore-brandon-scott-QCICOTZNQJHXXDEDEUMPRDRNOQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-07T19:11:33.015Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-07T19:11:33.015Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baltimore wants to renegotiate underground utilities deal with BGE]]></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/v2/533Y64XNVFGYLOCKKN4NJTBPOI.JPG?auth=77127d27e47907e6be80c80504ff70ca2ba4f43fb47d2b95e4930e882b92703e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7173&amp;height=5033</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore leaders have decided not to renew the city’s controversial agreement with Baltimore Gas and Electric that allowed the company to make infrastructure investments to the underground utility network.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/baltimore-pride-events-lgbtia-art-shows-shop-NSMF54BJ65FM5PV7Z4JU4KOT4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-07T09:30:00.705Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-07T09:30:00.705Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guide to Baltimore Pride: 8 events you may not know about]]></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/PNLCJJYYPVD4LHQMJL2KBJUB2A.JPG?auth=cb480e6967a7263f564a605d4ce7ce55dc333d2b0db9522b582ce0636d6cc42b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People dance during a block party at the 50th annual Baltimore Pride celebration last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/montgomery-county-theater-art-glenstone-bethesda-round-house-olney-theatre-martin-amini-TEVXKB5S3ZEETO3JW5ZB2XLV6E/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-07T09:30:01.114Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-07T09:30:01.114Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Outside the nation’s capital, the line between art and politics blurs]]></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/SIJDDZBENZF6FHPDYOC5B6J5LA.JPG?auth=8f41450465446959cee03c7666744a9b5eb68be01552efe1d104faf583ee69ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Round House Theatre’s latest production, “Sally and Tom,” is one of its many politically conscious shows in this year’s lineup.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/van-hollen-jon-ossoff-sherrod-brown-roy-cooper-7G7NMMM765E2LI2YJFDRRMX7JE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-07T09:30:01.445Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-07T09:30:01.445Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hutzell: Chris Van Hollen’s got a list. Talarico tops it, Boafo is at the bottom. ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Annapolis,Election 2026,Elections and campaigns,Chris Van Hollen,Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GGSJBYSRUBGOFOTTNKC6FDECAQ.jpg?auth=c8946b64b6c08589fac1d977dd0697d3d2d747b219de6d6400faaeed06a56e08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6361&amp;height=4241</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks for the first time since winning the Democratic nomination in Austin in March. Talarico was in Montgomery County Friday night for a fundraiser to support his Senate campaign hosted by U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/maryland/belmont-stakes-golden-tempo-kentucky-derby-preakness-IUSJEVUEXJD3FLVH6HJUTGCJNY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-07T01:32:05.295Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-07T01:32:05.295Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Golden Tempo wins the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes after winning the Kentucky Derby]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wire,AP,xAppleNews,Preakness Stakes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XKM2J2QILNFAXN5EGI3F7FYIC4.jpg?auth=f86cb645e4a8c9454bab60ef69629f8932118c8ce97b95c01610c87d38e92ec1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3738&amp;height=2393</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Golden Tempo and jockey Jose Ortiz win the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/patterson-park-public-pool-closed-vandalism-baltimore-city-6V45F2YBXBE5RKKZQWJMJ66AVU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-07T00:24:18.443Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-07T00:24:18.443Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Patterson Park Pool closes amid heat after overnight vandalism]]></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/TDPTU6ZGIBFSXI6OQJL577PIBA.JPG?auth=6a0de2cd323f73d292bf117e658a5061452adb4f35e1076cfb5f9af8e4125058&amp;smart=true&amp;width=558&amp;height=384</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Patterson Park Pool was closed Saturday to repair damages made to the facility overnight.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-diamondbacks-zack-littell-curtis-mead-3INKFNTVPFFUDIAB7WKMKS6W3Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-07T00:02:29.728Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-07T00:02:29.728Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nationals pitchers stifle Diamondbacks; bats shine in series win ]]></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/N7ZLU2BYKZG2XAKACYS4K2X5T4.jpg?auth=281f00183a5b6f5b0c04b6318418f366ecf0c4db9f89d393453a5047d2a46935&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5662&amp;height=3936</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zack Littell allowed a run on two hits over five innings Saturday in Phoenix.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-blue-jays-kyle-bradish-start-2WJUC6EZSZGMTGBMSHQ24P6M4U/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-06T23:14:48.646Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-06T23:14:48.646Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Blue Jays’ big third inning sinks Kyle Bradish, Orioles in 6-4 loss]]></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/UZ7HLZTKPFG4DLZF2GIJ3KOJ4Q.jpg?auth=c251a8d590011f47528fb4b9332d227e99a54359d2e7a244d2285741b0fadfb2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5480&amp;height=3655</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kyle Bradish allowed nine hits and five runs in four innings Saturday in Toronto.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/sails-of-hope-chesapeake-bay-cancer-patients-owings-mills-2RNV7NKQABBYLOGZBE44SIKLNI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-06T23:06:54.669Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-06T23:06:54.669Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From chemotherapy to the Chesapeake: An 11-year-old’s day under sail]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Y3GUMVLQNZGTXFI4X6MQ5PF56Y.JPG?auth=d83a1ad1146d83cf63ace18c4c4a776e9ee1151d73dc9fbb8da70596318b4d4b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kori Patterson, 11, navigates the Anneliese, a 40-foot Beneteau sailboat, on an outing with Sails of Hope Chesapeake. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/severe-storms-damaging-winds-baltimore-maryland-weather-thunderstorms-DFIOEZ62F5COZKDVRJKV4IXX7Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-06T21:21:56.096Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-06T21:21:56.096Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Storms could bring 70 mph winds and quarter-size hail to Maryland]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/W33FWQAVTREIFKU2WB3JGMCJRE.JPG?auth=1ab21108642010faa35dc1731a0679b3fbd417a50e18ee5626b306f3bf77aa23&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hail and damaging winds could roll through the Baltimore area Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/nasir-majied-towson-student-killed-shooting-baltimore-county-25E27MFMTBBGHN434JRHH7QTPY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-06T19:50:57.494Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-06T19:50:57.494Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Towson student identified as victim in fatal York Road shooting]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7EZ44S3KYBBLXJSFMAD2NJU2AA.JPG?auth=6f08ffc273c38e2db0b209178c06b402c8acb3a2f34b8b92e92d7893ad6fb66d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police officers are investigating a shooting at the traffic circle along York Road in Towson on Friday afternoon. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/samuel-basallo-mri-OYH35WHLQFDQJA364LEZZSI7MQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-06T19:37:23.901Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-06T19:37:23.901Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orioles slugger Samuel Basallo’s MRI is clean after he exited game]]></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/XMGV2HBJ3RBCPAWD4WMBKK2ENM.jpg?auth=898629e7182b218bc0e6c2dc1775a6b51cc15190086fcc2a64fcfe2091c45e5c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5232&amp;height=3488</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo’s MRI was clean, manager Craig Albernaz said Saturday, a day after the slugger left a series-opening win with right-side discomfort.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-shooting-gun-violence-jonestown-ZQLJ4MZZMZCF3OGEF7NPT7RQXU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-06T19:07:34.681Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-06T19:07:34.681Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 overnight shootings in Baltimore leave 1 dead, 3 men wounded]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Express Desk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SGXFPWW7UVHFNAV5G44ST3WBV4.jpg?auth=642457fd5238bdeb41a3877ca442d7cf65ebb225e1ffc9ff5a103bdee8826d3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5092&amp;height=3395</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One man was killed and three were wounded in two separate shootings in Baltimore overnight.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/dalya-attar-malcolm-ruff-senate-maryland-primary-LLKIXUK2R5FTBLF354IR4GJFRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-06T15:47:08.989Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-06T15:47:08.989Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rabbis plea to choose a party prompts questions in Senate primary]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland General Assembly,Election 2026]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VJCCCGLAYNBNRHMGUGJZBYKWEE.JPG?auth=4469252f17fd894e556a03e524b8a9a6259a2bf3b7de0ab303f4ad16ae208a73&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Del. Malcolm Ruff says a call by rabbis to register and vote in the primary is an attempt to influence his race against state Sen. Dalya Attar.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/kevin-curley-mcdaniel-college-basketball-obituary-3NIOZQWVPNAH7BNOVC4V3YYWSQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-06T15:36:47.946Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-06T15:36:47.946Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kevin Curley, McDaniel's winningest basketball coach, dies at 54]]></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/KY357RS23NCYZPBN2GS4EXGFAY.jpg?auth=44871b0ae09cbef7f16bae81120394c7b83c00eb64211b84d7afe0794a420876&amp;smart=true&amp;width=515&amp;height=515</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kevin Curley.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/for-sale-historic-property-prettyboy-reservoir-ZE24RY5CDRHTVFKKFVBB67RMEY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-06T15:00:02.936Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-06T15:00:02.936Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Historic property for sale along along Prettyboy Reservoir]]></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/v2/3FUENTHK6RAFLLP5MJY7S4LRMI.png?auth=a865f3e542b4c4cf6cfa759f1c741b191f4752592d769fe35f69a90a47685525&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=853</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/donald-trump-immigration-deportation-LAXR7X3RKBBCBLG3QJZXFFQNTE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-06T14:36:09.538Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-06T14:36:09.538Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump’s deportation agenda could get a $70B infusion from Congress]]></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/RHMUVAZ7BJGXHIHPOFL5PG6P7I.jpg?auth=ae2f478b91c25b845c69a8fb3986cb72e8f7ff42d297c6bf77b0318cd8884b00&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congress is on the verge of providing a nearly $70 billion package to the Department of Homeland Security, powering President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/maryland-police-searches-guns-appeals-court-U76C47MBCBC7PGMAKKIBCKNAZM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-06T13:24:06.711Z</lastmod><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Banner</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-06T13:24:06.711Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maryland appeals court ruling on guns could upend police searches]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Maryland Attorney General,Baltimore Police Department,Supreme Court of Maryland,Appellate Court of Maryland,University of Baltimore,Ivan Bates,Anthony Brown,State's Attorney for Baltimore City]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/EC4TB74K6FHRVG5O4MELDPH7ZU.jpg?auth=c5106a1929fe94bccc19581f77431a9b387f0ab3447399795c93345d02464556&amp;smart=true&amp;width=890&amp;height=593</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland’s appellate court found that the Supreme Court decision has now essentially limited a previously allowable scope of police searches under the Fourth Amendment. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>