<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-redistricting-special-session-6WVGOLQ6JRAAJHUTDEN5TZX4GA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T22:06:17.165Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E4UWMRRYLFDHNAUQYWVOLCTDEQ.jpg?auth=df9b1c198ec2648f12d8d1f4b8395d87dfe35d51ba4767f60916568ef6d103c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4068&amp;height=2712</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senate President Bill Ferguson says he’s having “active conversations” about bringing lawmakers back to Annapolis to take up redistricting.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/wes-moore-immigration-trump-275INAPBONHIFBSCBM57UA5S3I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T21:25:06.05Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BZSQMA6P3BBHHACNY6W2DHZT4U.JPG?auth=eb0dee19d5a4b5211420597249e25be7d1932a5f6e60840000dab6eeb00ddc25&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore speaks before signing Senate Bill 245 and House Bill 444 in February, ending Maryland’s 287(g) program, which deputized local law enforcement officers to act as federal immigration agents.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/emmetson-zeah-murder-teens-sentencing-mall-columbia-TV23APJWVFGLRK732XW6DPQOV4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T19:59:33.287Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R6DRIDML2NA6HBFXYYFO5SKRFU.jpg?auth=5c2c0767e8bb7231b1c878b2157464fc286a62628fdd7c6ad23d4e6edc68d15a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3997&amp;height=2665</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard County State’s Attorney Rich Gibson Jr., right, speaks after Emmetson Zeah was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 70 years in the fatal shootings of two teens near The Mall in Columbia in 2025. Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Dillon Yeung is at left.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/kilmar-abrego-garcia-human-smuggling-charges-dismissed-MBBYWVXGHJBR3HJHOCK2BSOSDA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T19:49:11.645Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YFTMIXSW3RDDPDTVEUMR4TD74U.jpg?auth=b6cd5998bf6b5f60c7b984158042e536de91411c45bacfc8d655bcc3c7fbeeac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3920&amp;height=2613</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kilmar Abrego Garcia, center, and his wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura, behind left, arrive at the federal courthouse on Feb. 26, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/annapolis-housing-lawsuit-settlement-52XXBAPE7ZAWLHEEN7GEAAWCRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T19:33:55.184Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SVDA4FZKAZCMLLUOXKKMLOINJA.jpg?auth=92b22dd07701419d27d7a80796e7ca2e5506d941ccd9440e1b3d011e82a1facd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6607&amp;height=4405</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The city of Annapolis agreed to a $15 million settlement in two housing discrimination lawsuits.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-police-crime-gun-violence-police-shooting-RQIEMK7DOJA3VGXK7JRVOIMZ24/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T19:28:22.414Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Q7GTBVVFS5BZHODMQOITUTZBXY.png?auth=c9978b4f716f5e71ae1c0d1ef706eb482ffef19ca21def2d4651305a5e6c8dce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2110&amp;height=1187</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In a still from released body camera footage, Baltimore Police officers opened fire on the Louis Jackson, who had run at Officer Sharod Watson and fired a revolver at him during an apparent mental health crisis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/morgan-state-university-enrollment-hosuing-IFJKOR6RRZAZBFWKKA4R56GHTE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T19:12:55.037Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KD65FD34JVBSTES3GLVA2UJ3IE.JPG?auth=90fd2adf5c0a767ae8d1cf1ef2c188848a23ab6757d3e9330a32cb0aff5e00b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morgan State is leasing housing at two apartment complexes to add beds for 314 students.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/anti-weaponization-fund-maryland-defendants-jan-6-insurrection-3SVTNCNOFNEYTGN3B3N3TVIQEQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T18:12:09.999Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IG6THMCFDRAWNBQKM252OXNSOE.jpg?auth=0072184942a9cef3d9336ada3983ec95cf0c4ee1d8452002f0d8ad79c39b10e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Supporters of Donald Trump gather outside the U.S. Capitol following a “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/georgetown-cupcake-charles-joseph-ali-MXF2LTEKOVEFZBGWRNLXLPANRY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T16:55:44.157Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KPOGIJGCGBHSLIV6U2TEJ6JD7Q.jpg?auth=06abcee0934bb494e4d643a2bfffca604ee1534b1530d54b08546f1e73f100e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Surveillance photos released by police show a suspect accused of property damage in Washington, D.C., including throwing a keg through the front window of a business on the 3300 block of M Street Northwest.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/pickles-smoothie-king-LWMXEMWYV5CB5DMF72VMF5OQQM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T16:48:30.717Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AKE2AJBIW5FBZKKBRY5J4Z2CEU.jpg?auth=e151c82310ec843a2cb0c363e0623be595a28096d590fbf274040e9b1ad930bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=3780</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smoothie King debuted a pickle smoothie with Grillo’s Pickles. The briny beverage joins similar recent collaborations including pickle beer from PBR and Grillo’s-flavored Liquid I.V.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/baltimore-city/baltimore-city-states-attorney-4EXJ3AF6LBCRZNZTFCAQAYMHPQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T16:43:50.311Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GAOMYN3G5JBDFNSZC7E4JBLSAU.png?auth=f08559e6ce48274ce163032ce3224549174cf159be967595a21488e90549ec33&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Baltimore City]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/joe-biden-maryland-democratic-gala-politics-SWWIV6MH3FDIFMPP3UXB6ZXOQQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T15:50:00.341Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/REZJ3CQYBFEZRDAXST5JCPLEFA.jpg?auth=b1694678159877f81004853c9a10d8eb046611ed5c674c9312596324a8c039ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3757&amp;height=2513</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former President Joe Biden speaks to the South Carolina Democratic Party in February. He's scheduled to headline the Maryland Democratic Party's annual gala next month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/nascar-champion-kyle-busch-dead-41-W4ZAZKBTGFEX3KEI43D4EKKB6A/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T15:07:53.718Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3CEUEJZOPJHLNL5QS2DNH6MXEU.jpg?auth=9c0a565794d61ab3161d1f69161cd8d555942a13e8c61483ec580d70706d3472&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6690&amp;height=4460</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying that Kyle Busch died after being hospitalized. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/delegates/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-40-SZMVKQ5WX5BDBIR7P3QOXLRIIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T14:24:12.304Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GAOMYN3G5JBDFNSZC7E4JBLSAU.png?auth=f08559e6ce48274ce163032ce3224549174cf159be967595a21488e90549ec33&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Baltimore City]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/md-senate/maryland-state-senate-district-39-M7J6O6OKGNAENPYXR6QKNLPP4E/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T14:12:24.185Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6NXT3CK27FCORNOOZJJR34MNLQ.png?auth=8a651460d389c7ef230d6f81713b62f690be92c87dedcf15198fcb744d06d077&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/delegates/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-30b-J2RHFB3CWJFHVF2VZOGRP5K3MM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T14:05:57.249Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HQPRFEM6M5CKNGPLDWEBHKLGJQ.png?auth=7853af5d7528800ede95428e2fa123e457b7c55654f2fcdcdd1d025e342b490c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/veteran-ptsd-shot-by-baltimore-police-pleads-guilty-L766MWVQMZCHRIFE5NU4XVYFLI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T14:00:00.93Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BUJY3SY7X5GBRJZGS4MPU66YDE.jpg?auth=2c016feddb620ca63d9cece33e0390beb3c2ec5f68abb815cf804583c3634dc1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=956&amp;height=637</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A still from body camera footage from the Bolton Hill shooting on January 19.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/atlantic-hurricane-season-el-nino-K3VXU74JHZB57KLF36NQLSPGSA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T13:56:22.247Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PGVF6N5OJJBILENJODITTD3CLA.jpg?auth=f838b07be72efd75612a435f653d0f8dbb08b8366f8eb7df1c7fd924a6f326da&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2339&amp;height=1559</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This GOES-19 GeoColor satellite image taken in Septemeber shows weather systems in the Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Imelda, left, and Hurricane Humberto at right.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-jackson-holliday-third-base-nolan-arenado-glove-RQGVZNVM2NB2PLU7HIBODFSVJA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T13:30:00.629Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6B2SIPBQJZEIFEU3FKL2LPEEV4.jpg?auth=c3e5ffa3401cffc750189f67848162c9de1cdd2e750257e009589e9adf98c7f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4930&amp;height=3287</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jackson Holliday’s athletic ability and versatility give the Orioles another option at third base.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-mlb-henderson-elias-albernaz-bradish-mcdonald-TIVWHF7NR5GSFDUBBOT4R2CE4U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T13:00:00.885Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5N27TRL5XJEDPDCDTHBY34GRXI.jpg?auth=9305736049f49512869224e1220e34a5020e506fcd776654ad96d138df280830&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward scores on a single by Pete Alonso during Wednesday’s game at Tampa Bay.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/wwii-buffalo-black-soldier-burial-memorial-day-maryland-M7W5CGVHVZHUNPUS3LA3EOCSAA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T12:55:10.447Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DSQ4C26JU5FBXGJURMZAD64K4I.JPG?auth=a85b7538b12deaebe63622a4a41c04e48389dc2df77a1444ab3c8224e16570a6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2388&amp;height=1746</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[David Matthews is presented the flag that was draped on the casket of his grandfather, PFC James R. Heigh, who was killed in WWII. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/poppleton-baltimore-la-cite-water-bill-NEU7KNCYTFDJLBYX6J3RSFTET4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T12:45:49.246Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AVQCXGNXM5HXZO6KKSODEPQSHY.JPG?auth=754c9345a8607eb058a7c1285653fdc92223436d5cd14f2fc108380e4edb763c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6663&amp;height=3990</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[According to a disclosure filed last week, La Cité Development said it had paid $917,000 to settle the water bills at its West Baltimore apartment complex, Center\West.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/montgomery-county/montgomery-county-council-district-1-KCFHZXFGUFAETMNRODQWU33MPI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T12:19:33.263Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6NXT3CK27FCORNOOZJJR34MNLQ.png?auth=8a651460d389c7ef230d6f81713b62f690be92c87dedcf15198fcb744d06d077&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-runs-scored-athleticism-HLEPWYD3VRABXBF3I4I3DI2UWM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T10:07:09.04Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GW27F45LVNFAPJMQVONRO43VHE.jpg?auth=7c0bc56e8e056e2b1ea7b13b1a3f122db8de1ce8467c12443071bb1367425e62&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5710&amp;height=3807</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nationals' James Wood races around the bases on an inside-the-park grand slam against the Mets on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/maryland-state-parks-day-use-reservations-U3EXYAEYH5B2RFSAWUAEBSAOQ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T09:30:00.558Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KUP72SIXMVFZFGKS2QD6G6QVCY.JPG?auth=9475b8062bff0a3b0bf1c366839281db61f124d262cb79f994271b61daba8e7d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Swallow Falls State Park is among the parks that will require day-use reservations during the summer season.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/days-cove-rubble-landfill-baltimore-county-closure-5XMWTQ2A5NFNBFPA24L5SI3VQ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T09:30:02.31Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HCOI3T43KNC55K4BJIP464BKHQ.JPG?auth=99ee048dd26983d8fb60ff2a883cdd6a7c648fcf2614850f32bbbd09e604b91c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 114-acre Days Cove Rubble Landfill in White Marsh, which sits within Gunpowder Falls State Park, may continue operating through 2029.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/greenwich-forest-bethesda-home-for-sale-LYS7FYNVEZBDJMSIOUWNMYBSSQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T09:30:01.82Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X4I2ZWNGMBBTHEKJSF6UDGCQN4.png?auth=03c2c783cdda6549f6c73ad66342be3d3d832ad4296f362c06d57a4670d75948&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=959</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/annapolis-food-outdoor-dining-rules-standing-TPCTLTLWHJGYTFERZFXLIPGNUM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T09:30:00.607Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7RQGXM2MSBEAFKLJWGSGZJ2YXY.jpg?auth=848cf9fea2357d84e73980bb793b26fc129f67a9b121bba1291c027a56e63461&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3418&amp;height=2573</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[You can order a hot dog at Forward Brewing in Annapolis, but rules adopted by the city make it illegal to eat it standing up.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/catonsville-murder-suicide-baltimore-county-police-YRNNC57BKZGHXKG2AFPNI7W7DQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T06:04:58.802Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GSDMBC5CAVBSXEN5SKPQI3GJL4.jpg?auth=392955608bf5f4029795c3d5b596ef243eaeca714d9a2c9539eb19ff5f4e4477&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police said a man suspected in the shooting of a Catonsville woman he was in a relationship with died by suicide two days later.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/teen-attack-pikesville-middle-school-owings-mills-X65BFYRIAJFXXCAFZW7JL2XZEI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T00:37:55.568Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DS3J3QLOCZDS7KA6TEOBMIQHLY.png?auth=63a38bbd4eb38bb39dca144df438c45f504a4902e89c65e4c809822d41cc3f98&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Officers were called to a home on Spectator Lane, where they found a 13-year-old girl unconscious.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/minor-arrested-assault-baltimore-county-LMBNBSD7ZJCVHGMPZHETQSAIVA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T00:33:47.114Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/72PK5X6T3RFTBGAEWVZFCYL3GE.jpg?auth=23d5319b62a2f372486be85426af496e2bb16345f6aa896e163af9b0df039e0c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6291&amp;height=4194</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police said a fourth minor has been charged in connection with an assault on a 13-year-old girl found unconscious in a Owings Mills home on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/roxbury-correctional-institution-death-colin-wolf-maryland-state-police-ARFWCD4ICFC37OQJOXF5FXGF3Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T23:47:08.36Z</lastmod><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[Colin Wolf, 32, of Harford County, was found dead in his cell at Roxbury Correctional Institution in Hagerstown on Wednesday, Maryland State Police said. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-mets-series-finale-cade-cavalli-E5IG4XJC6VGHFDZNV2RSZ4V7N4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T23:46:50.417Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QEZYVFVOMZALDE3YWDKJLXTQD4.jpg?auth=8eb9d438811afea00e1b69691a007164be7dacbba887b74121794ea019a006d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5582&amp;height=3721</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cade Cavalli allowed four hits and two runs while striking out nine in seven innings.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/anne-arundel-county-schools-class-rank-Y2E4TOOEW5HOXBDZE26B7GCOUE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T23:20:49.956Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WW6HXV3HCZAFHOWWDNVCHMBJFY.JPG?auth=490846cb7cf7e2ccbf1a1b2e71f9ff8045e3aa7872af970a6f1963def18be407&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1964</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Board of Education student member Brayden Morgan and Superintendent Mark T. Bedell both supported the revival of class rank.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/dustin-moss-burket-child-sex-abuse-eastern-shore-cheer-academy-7BOUIA6K2VFUDMGJGOVL63YQFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T23:18:03.214Z</lastmod><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[Dustin Moss Burket, 52, of Annapolis, was arrested Wednesday and charged with sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl, Maryland State Police said. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/montgomery-county-staff-cuts-budget-ROEYJCBFMVACPIAJEH3S23LQVU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T23:11:20.868Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MAUQJL5ENVGYNN5RQFI75IICFY.JPG?auth=1aa95dceb980cba5b511141b101a0147095699dde0b43f72c208908cadc36f6b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thomas Taylor, superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, says he will have to cut jobs to deal with a budget shortfall.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/lyrics-baltimore-veronica-dunlap-seating-BYZUPTAKGZF4RMQ2TM3II7WICI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T22:02:03.318Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4BDZXT3IPZHERF3OKQTY3ECVJQ.JPG?auth=d5506f037473986c3e4e828abf1ac613982cb1500e8aa4e990222536b217fbfa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Lyric is a non-profit performing arts center and live entertainment venue in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/jolene-ivey-sydney-harrison-at-large-fundraising-G53M7FD5WJCCDFGODHW3F6WGEY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T21:03:59.764Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WVHDWXLHY5BRDP6QHBOHIQOBRA.jpg?auth=180b444ff9c5a3b484622de13cf4af9548b937d6323f4333ac7a4876f5f38f51&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jolene Ivey is one of two Prince George’s County Council members leading a field of eight candidates in fundraising for an at-large seat ahead of June’s primary.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-scott-shellenberger-sarah-david-lauren-lipscomb-WXZYAAESN5CKPPCIGFELQNRLRY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T20:59:03.265Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/L2DEOO6JVJGOZEOKSDQC2HQ7YM.jpg?auth=7d4c9250d6353e1b44135b688532c54eb0ba08cf3869b5533d9bba31c4bf4c29&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1972</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, candidates Sarah David, Lauren Lipscomb and Scott Shellenberger as seen at a Baltimore County state’s attorney debate on Thursday, hosted by The Banner and WJZ-TV in Towson.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-budget-vote-tax-increase-RCE34Z5QNBFCDENFC6JEIEX64Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T20:37:26.367Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NZ5C442L5FHAPICOPCSRYGZSCU.JPG?auth=a32d61866d7a55cd90db030e6c09efa9fbadc23098f1a836b738af08e6df7d5b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A December meeting of the Montgomery County Council in the Montgomery County Council Office Building in Rockville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/preakness-churchill-downs-executives-laurel-park-horse-racing-wes-moore-TNMSXPU2XVAPPMBUQLAZNCGZHI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T20:25:13.811Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KQP4BDYF7VFCZDXJUHMOT5I6TA.jpg?auth=7765bbc95ebcd45198586cd9018971cb4534b25e50e1d6dae9ad8da78f1fc446&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller greets Bill Mudd, president and chief operating officer of Churchill Downs, and his spouse, Michelle Mudd, during the 151st Preakness at Laurel Park on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-rays-sweep-albernaz-LXTQ2PFEYZHXFI4FLOX2SIBL4M/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T19:54:00.473Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CIR573W6EFFW3PQI2Z2OLEIACM.png?auth=a9b36fb65a05f182f0a635084120a614966b9f6ef22a3723e396b74a9574cd47&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-county-council-district-9-VYWMD7QIRVAYTAXBDJ2FDKEIOM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T18:51:42.296Z</lastmod><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/politics-power/local-government/annapolis-budget-one-time-spending-54SIGHRUAFE53NSKREOHLMQ5FU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T18:41:55.477Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/22O2NNOCW5COPBXSE4LEDVK6JQ.JPG?auth=aea02cbc965c5d744c897c0a84cbc36747abf9bc9b3661455705dc8fe7fb1726&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann, pictured with his wife Marlene Niefeld, is drawing some criticism from the City Council for all but eliminating its discretionary spending.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/attorney-general-anthony-brown-howard-county-crash-WXJQ2XGYTJGTDAHFU2DXT3AK74/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T17:54:46.268Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KHCH4DRGQZHNFIAOSEXWVDY7QE.jpg?auth=bac04357293a94b6057497c5f96da6c4514fecfcd0bf7290d6fb437a2c9b08c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1757&amp;height=988</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police body camera footage shows Officer Brian Maurantonio staying at his vehicle until additional officers arrive. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/artscape-2026-lineup-traffic-weather-the-roots-stephanie-mills-OEWYJLRHG5GOLPWQAM3VZSREGU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T16:36:29.839Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FDY5QNNWYVFK7D63IZT52OBJCQ.jpg?auth=797455941ed200668b3a9d5aac9e66dcd12a00051dea6fc4e3482929162a4ef5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5419&amp;height=3613</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[As Artscape 2025 in downtown Baltimore commences, “Shorty,” left, a stilts performer with Baltimore Hoop Love, walks through the crowd waving a colorful scarf.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/maryland-baltimore-events-artscape-deathfest-4XZP2G2GDZDKJKT3WHWXXTWJEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T16:08:33.872Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WKZ2T5H7CNB6DHBTRZ7KDH4IZU.jpg?auth=6677821d56a72d865b15d0345a2e44c022c2f413e1552c58a03eee600ca26508&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5007&amp;height=3338</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Artscape, the largest free outdoor arts festival in the country, will take place this weekend.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/dulles-airport-ebola-dhs-ANOQDA7CTVAGTEH2WVTAPRKZEY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T16:01:47.9Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MEW4Z5H2KBCAZHOU6MS34Y743I.jpg?auth=44a159794135c0eb8b484c6017f477ce81afc704acad2ace3f8b189b563dbefa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2675&amp;height=1675</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Dulles International is one of the region’s three major airports, along with Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/howard-county-council-inspector-general-kelly-madigan-O3RRQVFBTJGGHCLT52TUS45XTQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T16:00:02.072Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SOK653LDGFBDHANOVUWQOZEMRQ.JPG?auth=b7b515b727b01b5e34522e4a3185f0f79e80f0a3c8ea496b6f8a0453208045ff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard County citizens pose questions to Inspector General Kelly Madigan during a public presentation in Ellicott City on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-hitting-philosophy-jon-meoli-RGECT5S5MZFEXCHCX4A5DRE42A/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T15:30:00.707Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PYSEOVG2W5B2FJYV2QZWOAGRXE.jpg?auth=28f161af49da03b4e4561fd8985c5d592a8fa1f6d629a92e2a44bb8e5260a719&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4593&amp;height=3062</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles right fielder Tyler O'Neill gets ready to hit against the Astros last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/for-sale-custom-home-with-a-versatile-floor-plan-in-cooksville-QUSVTTKYDNH3NIKGAKWMVRDMKM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T15:00:01.643Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5KQVFL6LVBFONLB3ZRRQZKU4DI.png?auth=75846a73d5290208ce3181c3ebe416884183d8cf0bb91a01a94818106b27ed1d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=853</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/downtown-baltimore-partnership-duane-saunders-sr-obituary-4DFITYIKWVGPZO67AX6KMOK6A4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T15:00:00.57Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CNXMMI7JUJH3BMHKS7OENB7W5Y.jpg?auth=9393482980e0c3d669959398307cee8c41ea62c49c3c898fe2ab217e7bf177fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=772&amp;height=772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Duane Saunders Sr.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/inner-harbor-body-identified-frank-owens-URIFNQHV7NAHDA4WRVQVUV6JZ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T14:58:18.913Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E2MQJUJ4YZGQNH6JLPRD7FOQWQ.jpg?auth=f6fea4a29773d6fb1d4f7ba127f899b57c21f22bac84e8c62b0771cc859a3f81&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Police said Frank Owens, 59, was found around 3:40 a.m. near Pier 4 on the 600 block of East Pratt Street. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/human-composting-natural-organic-reduction-elkridge-howard-county-JIJ5MN4CPFGAPHWQJH6UPA72IM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T14:47:55.69Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZZU4UPY6ZFGI5HLZULHJICIA5Y.JPG?auth=dbfe60b3abd6d23f1f75633cae758cd4296e2d5cf84170ce43bab8f634e9a168&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Earth Funeral, a human composting company, is opening its first East Coast location in Elkridge. The process includes a deceased person being placed into a vessel with mulch, wildflowers and wood chips for approximately 30 days.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-pitching-issues-two-outs-EA4UD3WJVRD4BHZESUHPDWHOC4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T14:00:01.701Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M2HY6GOLLRBFDJ76YIRSWVQBHE.jpg?auth=35d86ac60afca1d42a8507e4158bdfe78881ccf7d8796463931df09d456e6b07&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Batters are hitting .433 against Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers when there are two outs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-executive-campaign-fundraising-WX5VNEYIMRAALMFQSZKFNOL3DQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T14:00:00.618Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VPRJVZ63URCNFBIUBYHBPNU43A.jpg?auth=edd933dbdf87f131c788bc0aad55d8ad61bb005bde427aae3ca43d427c15fb35&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Five Democrats have raised $3.3 million since the current election cycle began in 2023, with Councilmen Izzy Patoka, left, and Julian Jones, right, hauling in the bulk of that. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/middle-river-wilson-point-home-for-sale-N75IGRPC4VE7JIXIH2JC27HZ7M/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T13:37:04.188Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7JPKNGQGGNGCZLBFF6XOH42J3M.png?auth=44ae8f25d89b7c652c5620aa76135e989886d0621e39b270bcfaa4dd37890aab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=861</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/memorial-day-weekend-travel-predictions-maryland-aaa-IQ3F2KNVBBASRMBEVUPPR5QVYE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T13:00:01.519Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4VV7GJ4IQZHALBD6GWGBK56IOQ.JPG?auth=34c855a949f3e0b3f6bf8fd16cc4c2c7671f55bda7a7c25aae71ac061df03306&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1944</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AAA predicts that more than 855,000 Marylanders will travel over the coming three-day weekend, 5,700 fewer people than at this time last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-mets-cj-abrams-3-run-home-run-3OMNIWTJGBEGPDK4OZWFNIANXY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T12:53:26.903Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YMBCJHP76VBBPGPKATJDHCDNQI.jpg?auth=8441b41d7c0db2d131b2784efe5e43192ab3ae60a6e74295e3488552cf0c9339&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams tosses his bat after hitting a three-run home run against the New York Mets during the first inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/maryland-voter-guide-2026-24CQJDVUAVCIVIFJECKCDXMFPU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T12:26:41.683Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XTD52JLR35FOZEKE7QYJ5BPGEU.jpg?auth=8fa58d0360e0f7db2aa660c3dc4f6b0a4beb47fbf3db9d8757b588c08e504847&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2250</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-city-audit-collections-pilot-UL6N7S7ZWVEW7FWVFDPHUNREWE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T12:13:24.505Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DGGTZCNE7VEIZKENIMDRUPSCHY.jpg?auth=122a2c1e82fe31ba19e3e288ac803ec963d30001cdb7ac68abf7a9ff50a65ad7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7509&amp;height=4224</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A new audit found that the city is not collecting millions in overdue bills.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/delegates/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-24-3KRL2T5NVNG63LQZYYUXWQGYCY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T11:46:44.917Z</lastmod><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/national/stephen-colbert-donald-trump-tv-show-IGYGUZRAL5AZXMU43GPWVNTLSE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T11:00:01.054Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XUGNSLJWGVF67BJSIBYSXR5K7Y.jpg?auth=cf94f9c9f89aaab562b5b7116b1794005eedc474149366493c1f07f929c25301&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" concludes its 11-year run on Thursday night. Colbert took over from David Letterman in 2015, and CBS plans to air a syndicated show featuring comedians in its place.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-mail-ballot-error-replacement-election-Z47NR7I6TFHHTNCYZM2ETFGSNQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T09:30:00.929Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KD7K4M3SLFFV7LN53B7L3MYKWI.JPG?auth=56334c4a1b8990c1acb0803e66a4fad2ad9d999550f70530a3ae9828cf217e69&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2096</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Here how to make sure your vote counts this year after Maryland had to replace more than 400,000 mail ballots.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/confederate-monuments-baltimore-removed-plan-PY3ESU6SG5HHXLMYBHWF3MJRWA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T09:30:01.066Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YUDBJBY77ZE4PP7ONATI65BSWM.jpg?auth=449503404583c73ec2ab7c1a3a0a6a5d593d57a8a3bd62ba8ff41411bb8cd59a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2008</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The pedestal that was the base for a statue of Roger B. Taney, former chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and majority author of the Dred Scott decision, stands empty after city workers removed the statue in 2017.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/7-things-to-do-in-montgomery-and-prince-georges-counties-on-memorial-day-weekend-FE5GBPMNOVC3JAJZGCZ724A7PU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T09:30:00.496Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/D7RQ4TCCORGTDEUD7L3RF6NDRY.jpg?auth=afb30fe3340e1dfcbf9b8b229a85d14594b59c069ef788c4c37158e170c54899&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1348&amp;height=899</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Sally and Tom,” the Round House Theatre’s next play, explores race, power and American history.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-states-attorney-scott-shellenberger-J63NWMLY3BADHKVBILUAYOLN4A/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T09:30:02.114Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OFN5RWKV4VA5NN34XELF4T7KMY.JPG?auth=2cea6184568b6ef716cac90e281397cd3d8888748058c3d829cca7f29ebbcf1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5583&amp;height=3722</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger at the Towson Armory in Towson.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/maryland-gunpowder-river-pollution-settlement-UYQ7M5YRTJBYBPKACP3MOVDMPE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T00:53:12.859Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NJLRK5FA5BG6JMZAYW4IOQCAEE.jpg?auth=be0e795b513c5be3e2cff6e68d52ac48b1a87ae22c38e56c5a4e5129e07a6897&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1120&amp;height=842</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sediment clouds the Gunpowder River at the Amtrak railroad crossing roughly two miles south of Ridgley's Reserve in July 2022.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-thunderstorms-rain-memorial-day-YFB7OWDOQFG63OSUXLZZLZJRGU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T00:22:43.428Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ANMRENG5UVEKZGKR6ULCSTPQ6M.jpg?auth=7ae2f70a17de38a1e04088cdfe9da787d45ce3502e7e1645365afe603cba7985&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3172&amp;height=2115</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A strong cold front colliding with warm, humid conditions produced severe weather Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-lose-tampa-bay-rays-5-3-series-sweep-JFYIIOZLGFET3MBTUC3CVOPIGQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T23:43:19.582Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YW2NVOW7EJH5BEOYVA47DDHISQ.jpg?auth=4b29bcb0aa3b45c87530db640a35b811e1c1f46cbfde93e268fe653d343e2ffc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2801</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Rays’ Richie Palacios celebrates after his RBI single off pitcher Rico Garcia during the eighth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-pete-alonso-tampa-homecoming-OO55YNZTRBDLDB3SB5JSC47UX4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T22:26:22.001Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2JKBEPQP7JAL5O4CRVOMVDLXQ4.jpg?auth=a1f3c65d6ca69febe050644a6c72bb02a7fc9633e50283cf6e7ac17f858e3a27&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso runs the bases after hitting a home run in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/maryland-prison-union-recreation-staffing-policy-danger-ZBXFOI6QKBBXBJTDASULUD7CQQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T22:16:31.438Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/73TT35GLQZFPLPNIRT4I4LMNT4.JPG?auth=6d0d19874500fc67b457bf2590eb5030a07b66038f2eeb2f200fc4c34130ed6b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Plans to deal with staffing shortages at Western Correctional Institution are being met with criticism by the Maryland correctional officers union.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/montgomery-county-executive-election-fundraising-andrew-friedson-7AZDKCYCWVA75LLUPWCEQIL3B4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T21:55:26.232Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DZWERNQIIBDL7BATJQUPOFN4DY.JPG?auth=9e6becccefad5e8bfd6b2b3a1c5d6e4aed176fb28a20136c24dc37eb42162b50&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5746&amp;height=3847</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Montgomery County Council member and county executive candidate Andrew Friedson at a community event in Potomac on March 8.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/prince-georges-sheriffs-pio-leave-2CL5FZQOF5GQVAPQCKTDBNXEJQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T20:34:12.47Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U7O6IPAITBCVBCOTJ42WF5UIMA.jpg?auth=ed13d140b6e245f24c3a9f70c9ea9d945daf84b15c41a8c576c66b07a9d4b1d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=494&amp;height=329</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The County Council’s Office of Audits and Investigations audited The Better Family Inc., a children’s nonprofit run by Romaine Taylor Thomas McNair, a former radio host who goes by Taylor Thomas and also serves as the sheriff’s spokesperson. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/key-bridge-collapse-civil-trial-dali-baltimore-VF7RCWITWRGR7NDEU3VQFVVD4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T20:31:04.465Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/26VNHXZTFVASTMVVU3F365OLRY.JPG?auth=45f9be42ad75efd8e6c1d7f638b11cce8f2f69af886e9b98cd4963c2e074133d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A federal judge said Wednesday he would not delay the civil case against the companies that own and operate the container ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/wendy-osefo-eddie-real-housewives-of-potomac-bravo-insurance-fraud-trial-VP5ZCXBWRVC5HBPOQM3GWL7PU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T20:19:36.962Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GBYCWA5PK5DVPFJ64YT7TORLE4.jpg?auth=d283c3ad5ced72caa5380e3a5b0457cd9752a24aa67aff991b4e2d6b6d0c7c74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Real Housewives of Potomac” stars Eddie and Wendy Osefo arrive at the Carroll County Circuit Court on Wednesday for a hearing on their indictment.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/fishmongers-daughter-catonsville-restaurant-faidleys-6Z3GO5KZJFGX5CSXJJOP7NSEDY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T20:08:31.159Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YWFK3HWL4JDS7EBICZGM22ZLZ4.jpg?auth=319c73e41985092267c63e9e7a15db09860d3f30009752264b23412b5989502c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Owner Damye Hahn in her restaurant, The Fishmonger’s Daughter, in Catonsville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/david-byrne-talking-heads-clavel-baltimore-6F7Y2WP65JBEHGSPTMFB35BE2U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T19:57:58.002Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6GHBEDALI5HVPLFDGUIL27ADQQ.jpg?auth=208d3a428fa9c3105d9a8172d8772e33917b1a227452795f50ec8af352089231&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=2016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Clavel general manager Siska Scherzer, left, and owner Lane Harlan, center, with David Byrne after the artist treated his crew to a family-style dinner at the Remington restaurant on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/amtrak-fire-northeast-delays-YKFCBQ3ACFC6TBB7LSIU6JIO7Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T19:52:53.848Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UCE33EVDIBHY7EAGMVXKLN4YXY.JPG?auth=20fafaa7554a13287767a7148af9cab886efedf11332fb88cc957c00e9eb6881&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5275&amp;height=3517</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Amtrak alerted commuters that some trips going through Baltimore may experience delays due to the extreme heat.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland-voter-guide-elections-faq-V74JLNOKABCF5AHKPSIZKPCOYQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T19:42:14.373Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MVDZKFM6URCD7AE6XPG2TUR5W4.jpg?auth=15afa869571e7f2700b3cfe195823a264e2925072cd50592ecc4fdc99f9fa872&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2250</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/blanche-doesnt-rule-out-considering-payments-for-violent-jan-6-rioters-4XMYXP2TKJAKHKGKTIBA34FUOU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T19:12:38.988Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JZGRFBEEZNCOHDNIUWYMHUJN7U.jpg?auth=3f7b7930a6a56bc04b72f105b7e54ae611e517790baf6f644790674e887fa40c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday he wouldn't rule out the possibility that those who carried out violence during the Jan. 6 riot.]]></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>2026-05-20T19:10:42.32Z</lastmod><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/culture/theater/broadway-stephen-schwartz-strathmore-young-artists-of-america-CYEGWVWTGRHW7JTHUUWO6MXJBQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T18:48:24.042Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QVZQSVJCZBETFELABDAFINF2VE.jpg?auth=21c6f75cfc36d8913e366144446e804e29fd66de89966696af34fa26f90a48be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2880&amp;height=1920</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stephen Schwartz, the acclaimed Broadway composer behind “The Prince of Egypt,” talks to students from Young Artists of America during a dress rehearsal of the musical at Strathmore Music Center.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/baltimore-ravens-cincinnati-bengals-BKYHMPT53RGKFNERPFTRC3BMKY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T18:36:30.067Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/G2BMBXEPTBFLRDPCSOCFUGDJS4.jpg?auth=ed5a9241cfcfd2533588cf3b21c3992c731d42ac01dce72ef98ac32eab4397ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4995&amp;height=3330</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nelson Agholor and Zay Flowers celebrate a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Ravens' 27-24 win in Cincinnati on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/a-precise-approach-to-cancer-care-QBER55Q2ERDQPDYOMAYBCMQTFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T18:35:56.639Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZKFIN725ABEOFA4BZV2DZLPM4E.jpg?auth=9998ec01a05add4d91ee13b58fd3050a544adc92e8fdf59deae23c31ef595a0d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Radiation therapists preparing patient for treatment. (Photo credit: Stephen Spartana)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/baltimore-ravens-houston-texans-GAGF7X7EWVCZRHPAX2LHWECBBE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T18:35:29.712Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/45YFBSYN3BFUZAOOHVTJMPTBWM.jpg?auth=d968485aea9e35b680100d0f1dd996e48bf2e039af68631776156ee3ea4dbded&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4880&amp;height=3258</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[JK Dobbins goes airborne to score a TD in the first quarter of the Ravens game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-voter-election-booklet-error-63KSRGR6OBFI7DR3SYFUYQCBGU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T18:33:47.31Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U24E3D4MB5G7NAEE4W3GFMSBVU.jpg?auth=9b7fd92addbfb580ff5c13a69be55b83e3a243d59dc2715fe070722e163dc91a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6412&amp;height=4275</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The error is “strictly confined” to the practice ballot book, the county board of elections said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/public-health/what-is-your-experience-with-the-overdose-crisis-in-baltimore-XMUGHWYJSZAE5MYYYVLAJ77XRQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T18:33:27.69Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PLTK6S4UMRBEDBGEBN3ACELXAY.JPG?auth=d72529dc0e5a9201937698d0ea927013fc44bfe3e564bd0e57a63293b52ded03&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3487&amp;height=2149</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Bmore POWER worker passes out Narcan (naloxone) to a person walking at the corner of Cumberland Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Baltimore, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/you-belong-here-unlocking-your-power-with-association-membership-FPW3ZDYYXBG6ZAJRF3ST6OZ76U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T18:32:13.423Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MCM2RXUMJNBTPMIL6HQPEQ7ZV4.JPG?auth=92810ef1ee1adf605feb2e7e4802b633e6475c12513cd431f9494adc67726886&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members find success in strengthening their professional networks through in-person opportunities. 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Wes Moore, with his son, James, 11, speaks during his inaugural ball, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/habitat-chesapeake-celebrates-40-years-and-its-787th-homebuyer-ERKKPSVPMRAXXDXFKBUO3E4OTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T18:24:30.078Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QNCUJJGBVRBQLNKG7RUTEBLUEA.jpg?auth=c71faf585bcb6452f6c9eecb9b627ba6fb885209391d6b6bfcc3ab76dca87c60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1797&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Habitat homes built in Baltimore City’s Mt. Winans Community.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/live-updates-maryland-election-2022-QCHBE6FCMJB77PGSWI2LH73UJQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T18:23:44.137Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R44CPVQBNJBJLAOMHO6MCLWN3E.jpg?auth=9f158905bb5ad56facb2802f6b076e685a53460d9997b77bffbc75a32b989dcb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Election Day 2022]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/gunpowder-investigation-reports-A6647FFPXFCDLMXRLCCBJUC4CI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T18:23:06.223Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4EGVIQFQQREBFK4BBYU4VT7Z5Q.jpg?auth=a234eb2affddd333aed7a00c5ca5dabe8d76507a0f78f425a7f6c6be7b954902&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former employees describe a toxic culture under park manager Michael Browning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/adnan-syed-news-timeline-B7SEQFJ4DNF7HND3KS63D7NY6I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T18:20:23.595Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QRF5I2UEXBDFVA6HXOEH74HXZA.JPEG?auth=22938e57d0acb45ad69b95366c1658e5bf7f6074f6c73e821a6b02e669a31841&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore judge Melissa Phinn threw out Adnan Syed's murder conviction in light of new evidence that someone else could have strangled Hae Min Lee, ordered the release of Syed.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/howard-county-election-2026-voter-guide-2LMZBRNNQFGV7HYX63Q34VXFCM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T18:19:26.069Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WAIPQ7IKJBARXJMRMBWYWZWA2M.png?auth=eb11e4f5fae431ec9f08ba7c5aa4e57a25ca4d819a2b5e113111672a3b1ff789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Howard County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/key-races-maryland-2026-election-voter-guide-ZNB5CG3FZBAFXG2NTJOPXO3ZJE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T18:19:08.021Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A2FIMPRWDRAAROQB4X7VC5HYEE.png?auth=7a83cc020d6ec6cb6918fb13892a2310065a03a0cd5608dbc376f68caf196427&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Key Race]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>