<?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/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-lose-cleveland-guardians-3-2-WF6DJDSE4ZA5NDWAEOJ4HPIXXU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T20:23:45.618Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QQHZPUAF3FFP5HX2O5U7GTVTZM.jpg?auth=8919be1ab33d95668d902852cb2a90cff23302ec19cc71b35d44bfe609823da4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3852&amp;height=2563</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals right-hander Miles Mikolas hands the ball to manager Blake Butera as he leaves during the fifth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-frustrating-first-third-of-season-ZI3MIUKLCRASXA7KCCKMOOIZK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T20:14:12.748Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LTEN4WBZ5NHULBYMHTCKEQ2OZQ.jpg?auth=ba23ed9914d5d4ffb894a4e4fbdd922cb13daf4201f427d548ebb66f169e0579&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles  manager Craig Albernaz watches a game against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards earlier this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/baltimore-county/baltimore-county-states-attorney-IYAZCYB6RZBORCQJLSFUXP52DE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T20:11:21.076Z</lastmod><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/culture/lifestyle/scripps-spelling-bee-marylanders-competing-live-updates-DYTP247V55ANLGAPN2TSTTUJQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T20:46:48.939Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2NZYEMN4WZATRPVVZDGKGRMNQM.jpg?auth=874b0e6e6434786f096164e5740a166b99eaca1dd8ccacac04ffa3a1d71fb574&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The remaining four Maryland-based spellers, from left, Thanvi Gatamaneni, Vivaan Chintawar, Lauren Merillana, and Zwe Spacetime.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-wineries-farms-freeze-disaster-wes-moore-funds-U4QKLFG3DBA2ZGYH534J4ESFRQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T19:32:56.405Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WIRDOYGCNRECLOTCOH5AEWJPCU.jpg?auth=a53bf6712c31ccfedef7a95aa3a4c880108e0d1eca6269693cdf007265bde82c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Black Ankle Vineyards is among the Maryland wineries grappling with damage from a late-spring frost that decimated grape buds. Gov. Wes Moore is seeking federal disaster aid for affected farms, orchards and vineyards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-lamar-jackson-contract-negotiations-7YBVRJJKIZCCHA5XI5OMVKBTEU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T19:30:28.144Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UIWCNMYVBFFVFBSYUNQOAE4WCA.JPG?auth=3d55559eb519186190730cacdaf52620d0b8559b2fab3d2ef3b8ed98de93f99a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson takes questions from reporters following OTAs on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/anti-weaponization-fund-harry-dunn-5th-district-congress-YDSLT4T5JVH7JEQSFF5EJL6MRY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T19:09:36.444Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TQ2OZLUH5FHTJF4FUO7JIDPNRI.jpg?auth=ef81518fd83a2958f3167612763dbfe4fe25ead5d1f92bdfcb05b37ab2e796b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5541&amp;height=3694</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Harry Dunn is making his second bid for Congress, this time in the 5th District. It includes parts of Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties, plus all of Southern Maryland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/martinis-classic-cocktails-baltimore-X3OGVOH2KJDMDGJRHCQVKB7RDQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T19:06:04.934Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FPSBX7BHUVE4FHQZZWRRRHCKRA.jpg?auth=87f8b182caf429099ff62908791704fb3f0dd7229ee1d3fb279e25ee52a615e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2812&amp;height=1875</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The House Martini at Love, Pomelo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/mid-atlantic-beaksedge-rare-plant-endangered-list-AA3XET7MIRFQPDGOJ4556MK2G4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T18:33:33.335Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UHL6VQQJYZEBXBW3I74JKXSK5E.jpg?auth=d2a273ccc7d2e3eef564f11479a2f0478872d255bdae8650319a8936807f9e64&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=1500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Mid-Atlantic beaksedge is a rare, grassy plant with rust-colored spikelets.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-executive-primary-fundraising-HSFQZ4ZT6FENLJGNRZ4VFV2WUE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T17:42:32.492Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DE6YFVIFURBTVB3UYOITCBC2P4.jpg?auth=fc3b9d8be71df599f9f5f367cbde7d53938b3fa63165d3e40513177e4ac90af6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5055&amp;height=3370</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[County Councilwoman Allison Pickard holds a commanding fundraising lead in the Democratic primary. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/anne-arundel-county/anne-arundel-county-register-of-wills-WU6PPEDPYJAXLCHDDOD5ICQS6Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T17:23:57.718Z</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:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/delegates/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-27a-5QNXVR3N3VD3VETAXVKLI76ONU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T17:21:43.535Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-county-executive-6Y7PP3KMMVGXNES54AWSHFFQIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T17:20:51.137Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/howard-county/howard-county-states-attorney-OATRDZ6OXFBG5P2DWS3XTZ3FFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T17:16:57.729Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WAIPQ7IKJBARXJMRMBWYWZWA2M.png?auth=eb11e4f5fae431ec9f08ba7c5aa4e57a25ca4d819a2b5e113111672a3b1ff789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/delegates/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-22-DVKSGU7FUZACJOG5TKAI5A6WFI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T15:05:10.698Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-register-of-wills-ZKMGSE6KBZDRREIWFVOBZ75BHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T15:00:50.325Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/anne-arundel-county/anne-arundel-county-council-district-4-LS6TP6GABNFD3IE4LCLXDJ5LEY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:55:36.087Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HQPRFEM6M5CKNGPLDWEBHKLGJQ.png?auth=7853af5d7528800ede95428e2fa123e457b7c55654f2fcdcdd1d025e342b490c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Anne Arundel County]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/minor-arrested-assault-baltimore-county-LMBNBSD7ZJCVHGMPZHETQSAIVA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:51:08.927Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/72PK5X6T3RFTBGAEWVZFCYL3GE.jpg?auth=23d5319b62a2f372486be85426af496e2bb16345f6aa896e163af9b0df039e0c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6291&amp;height=4194</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Police said a fourth minor has been charged in connection with an assault on a 13-year-old girl found unconscious in a Owings Mills home on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/prince-georges-county/prince-georges-county-council-district-2-RLVHEYSLUNB55O3ZZ5BMCAVEBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:49:43.49Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGYI3EMBHNDWDMGO44ZSZQEYZQ.png?auth=43b8ca75fa791d5f155e707e5d5ef99cc0d430dbe83abd396ef1cc5ef02bb215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-storms-flood-watch-O2HQF73SXVD63CBKMIRI7NIDFM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:10:53.177Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AUVULJKPLJDL7MAC2ANICQ22IE.jpg?auth=e750ff4a74344b313b5dd166f1df98a5f44bc8ab7cd2652a8f1c6e5e4f5ffa3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5004&amp;height=3336</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Officials warn that weather could impact commuters on the way home Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/future-islands-baltimore-show-letterman-ENDTQUGJD5EMDHA6OY64PKCHLA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:00:03.816Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/25BKLLCPY5DC7OLVTKSRUKEG5E.jpg?auth=28e38160b9bacf07ec9378afc249e7b24f9310f74fc8177b3a27ce0b1b85005f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7360&amp;height=4912</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, William Cashion, Mike Lowry, Gerrit Welmers and Samuel T. Herring of Future Islands.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-hitting-meetings-individual-approach-FLG3E7UP2REEBFCGRM3PRC5VSI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:00:03.549Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZX346XGTDRGSTJ4N23VJELX6FM.jpg?auth=56cae19f57700e9c9c61de5d3f1203c736e7f279aedc9cad9948ce4ee684301c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3272&amp;height=2181</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, second from right, watches from the dugout during Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/fred-cogswell-baltimore-county-school-principal-36FFVDRDLVA5HLXSANWDX5PQTA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T13:35:41.711Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VXW23THUANAOTOCJ66SMBIYXUE.jpg?auth=b36f23352e33a538d7922aa9b4a04db8d1baafd1d4b29076f17bb23df4bb350d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2800&amp;height=2831</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fred Cogswell.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/prince-georges-county-executive-assault-G7E6RO3FO5ECPIRSJO5GZXYK6I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T13:12:05.184Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7SPF4FPDIRFJZDIPBNPHMX6HDQ.jpg?auth=d3b7580fbe6b90237ef2eb6de3a6268dba6496000267f9aa1bccad235b820436&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3440&amp;height=2295</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo, which houses the Prince George’s County executive’s office.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-beat-cleveland-guardians-6-3-cade-cavalli-W2NUX5R4SZEKFN4Y5W34V5HJJQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T13:05:06.039Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JWM6XMOU7ZCLVK64NG5PDWHOLU.jpg?auth=5c99026fb89547d133556b61427e45c59e6d3a3cd096bcd3512a9e4011b49a42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli pitches during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-beat-tampa-bay-rays-6-1-KJXZW5HB3BCUPNGE7MF5FXB4SY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T12:59:48.126Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/H6EIZBXJPZB35APATGLYLGZH4Q.jpg?auth=6b27d084757aa6f85dffdfd41d56860cf32fd0c34ab53e212d375f3a01e9dc03&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles designated hitter Jeremiah Jackson scores a run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/baltimore-missed-connections-flower-mart-U7L5IEA6IJCGFGU7PGVHPPG2NI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T11:00:04.608Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XDVDYFUEJRBBJDCWNTBKCVAPSU.jpg?auth=3cb4f0a6843d567b58c792c73c0fb3a69ff15cf58ee867ff81ddd3edcc076323&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3551&amp;height=2000</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/baltimore-vacant-homes-mayor-brandon-scott-WBBQTX6NEVGYJNEMHIQ2MJAYWE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T09:30:01.353Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OHSC24LMBFCJNOZ5Q5GQ7GPFMU.JPG?auth=c6f5a950d6cb886c316a5b6d5b1809808589c547ade15e35eeda01f1755559bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7641&amp;height=5094</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A home on Chilton Street in Baltimore appears to be vacant but isn’t included in the city’s count. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/sexual-assault-survivor-legal-fight-scott-shellenberger-baltimore-county-EXJXCGMMIZEG7NAVXDBONFMMWM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T09:30:01.162Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N6OZUK2XPBFDBCUDC3CGEA4V2Y.JPG?auth=343f35453652748a76165559326cade4638fb05649d0449bb8097fb39dcaf5b4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7238&amp;height=4825</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Attorney Robbie Leonard said in court that the case included unusual circumstances in that his client, whom The Banner is identifying only by her middle name, Shukura, was discriminated against because of her gender and her race.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/greektown-baltimore-restaurants-food-karellas-cafe-YK3KNEHLVJHC7N6U4BBWFQJLBY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T09:30:00.49Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HTU3VE3QLZD5DKNCDCJ7PDUQEI.jpg?auth=cd7fbaa6f0b582435f3625633dda8248160f463f7c521bd582a1d7a3b96127e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One of Karellas Cafe’s signature dishes is their grilled octopus drizzled in vinegar and olive oil. They’re also known for their tzatziki, hummus and tyrokafteri, which can be eaten with pita.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/mcps-psychologists-social-workers-budget-cuts-YQFH7XK5N5ESXEVQA2BX64RZFI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T09:30:00.994Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IYLYITBIAJC53LRMP4JWFED2AA.jpg?auth=1e554ea91607bc36298edef040890d9716d4eab23777949ae25f456a2db4499a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5945&amp;height=3963</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/retro-pizza-hut-oxon-hill-3NRS52PO55CLHGXI4ATPXZ5E4I/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T02:12:12.94Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6M7BMV74MFHD5PFS2DAHCBPDAM.jpg?auth=ab1a4e04c92dbd08e7be1e9c730f0363dd33db5bceeab2abdf8a72b2fd1547fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pizza Hut in Oxon Hill was touted as Maryland’s lone retro outpost in operation. But the dining room was still closed as of lunchtime Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/calvert-hall-crash-fatal-cockeysville-rugby-team-FA2ZZICFQFAGRCOX3DFMLYAHWY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T00:55:36.927Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LKE6LBXR5VAUBO7B4Z4MQZWCZY.JPG?auth=c9625b15e6c4f7b27a9cc136bf852754b959ff87eb033eae6893145fc582a4b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Teammates surround Calvert Hall rugby player and deadly car crash survivor Liam O’Donoghue after winning the MIAA JV championship game against Archbishop Spalding this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/sonny-rollins-jazz-music-obituary-JQI47F32IBCURHDO6AAOCQGERU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T00:50:20.635Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZFINK6VZDRBGJHSGNF5VFV4REU.jpg?auth=0d72852fd7465a1c25546691cf779b58facdd211cc0f189d50c43beb6c3d69bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3003&amp;height=1922</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sonny Rollins performs during a concert in Tokyo in 2010. The legendary jazz saxophonist died Monday at his home in Woodstock, New York at age 95.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/donald-trump-walter-reed-medical-visit-RNASYIMJIZBHFKVHSX3EM3LWQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T23:04:17.952Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UTYHZVHV35FFDD5QAVE53DNR4Y.jpg?auth=5f21c0b5e718f42a58611558e4ecf5096e504148544bd97545b2e06693f698d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4384&amp;height=2923</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump departs Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/baltimore-county-melatonin-maidens-choice-P5UKR42PVREU7E63RCA5BTASRI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T22:34:41.765Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TBDHOOZQHVDXBG5XPXZJZZLDTY.jpg?auth=4c5df07a078455561caf6f48e90c08bc5c7f27333a732794ad4ba853c55ceee6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4834&amp;height=3223</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tiffany Council is suing Baltimore County Public Schools, claiming a staff member gave her child melatonin without parental consent.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-county-volunteer-firefighter-sexual-assault-IYIGWMVUK5BMVMSDAS2J7HW5KQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T22:29:53.251Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/A537K6257JHPRE6C2Z6PLA4NOE.jpg?auth=8e0340a36c12055c85e8343c7e21682f002ed31e220584c39f327541c6514853&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5643&amp;height=3762</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Xavier Dove, 27, was arrested last week and charged with sexual assault of a woman he worked with as a volunteer firefighter in Baltimore County, police said.

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-colton-cowsers-can-seize-a-role-after-seizing-his-walkoff-moments-YS6Z3E76PZA57PLS34DXQIZVM4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T20:55:19.932Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LBKQDE6GEZHGLN6OTZACYQNZGY.jpg?auth=9b564f6d0afa2ff9cf1d0bed08efb5eee95b1637b060776d28f61004726532d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4482&amp;height=2988</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles right fielder Colton Cowser rounds the bases after hitting a game-winning home run in the 13th inning of Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-rays-colton-cowser-13th-inning-VK6AFXORYZDE7N66TR3NZVFCSY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T20:51:15.731Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IEW2QFIIJZCZDNS4EOJ36RUIFQ.jpg?auth=c86bdd88e439bce34891df025b43979abafc10e010d89eece89c1bd236f5ae6c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3754&amp;height=2503</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) reacts after hitting a game-winning home run in the 13th inning of Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-police-sniper-no-charges-fatal-shooting-D43QPCYZAVCKBEEYQXZ6TFOLU4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T20:48:14.982Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZFIRP3RCKBHUPCAZYPQPTUWZB4.jpg?auth=b3dbbe40862ec51ef6916a5767977732b38f759d58835fb9fb5390cf85956053&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1446&amp;height=964</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A still image from body camera footage shows the scene as a Baltimore SWAT sniper who in March fatally shot a man who had fired at officers, hitting one, while holding women hostage in Northwest Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-tyler-oneill-struggles-6YZSF3LK2RFUNLG2GQRRSKHBEQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T19:11:16.461Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CFIL2Y7JAZHFFKCTZYHTZNXC3U.png?auth=d36c7a99528baa6d15c458a959292a5ef3cb22eb5d71314742d52c4c5861b2e5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/higher-education/bowie-state-university-layoffs-HKIF23KBNFFIBIMWQOQ2JMIJMA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T17:39:23.451Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BRAE6O6UDJA6DIN5LMZPZZWCYY.JPG?auth=73340d1eb6bdea68c0fb50d4206b4e8368d044d21939a00af5d27f4d44af4587&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bowie State University President Aminta Breaux speaks on campus during a town hall this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-wild-card-postseason-chances-ZVN3ZNZDTRHRJCV3F6BEUEUUNE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T17:30:56.541Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZDNSZ7TUX5AG3H4GBIDD5XL6DM.jpg?auth=911e2137a26cc31d62afd162ab3bd4c2e3703e5e5e2f7b372365b66534e32521&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2267&amp;height=1510</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles right fielder Colton Cowser, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting the game-winning home run in the 13th inning of Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/montgomery-county-budget-vote-tax-increase-RCE34Z5QNBFCDENFC6JEIEX64Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T16:19:21.424Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NZ5C442L5FHAPICOPCSRYGZSCU.JPG?auth=a32d61866d7a55cd90db030e6c09efa9fbadc23098f1a836b738af08e6df7d5b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A December meeting of the Montgomery County Council in the Montgomery County Council Office Building in Rockville.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/preakness-148-returns-saturday-may-20-featuring-a-live-performance-by-bruno-mars-3CULHQDWKJEU5CS64FHGK6XRBI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T16:11:44.419Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NILGMFQNORHJBMQF4JGQE6FRV4.jpg?auth=4dc8418049b7e4692672e4e08f4eed3f2206bd2c3ece30458e8559b3628e513e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Preakness 148 will take place at Pimlico Race Course from Friday to Saturday, May 19-20, featuring world-class racing, entertainment, and hospitality.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/gary-lamp-guy-baltimore-small-business-26WKOFZXDRB5ZAJ5V6NOXFPRNE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T15:19:40.034Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WT3SHKETQVEXZEOKWBCPNZ7W4Q.JPG?auth=48d635be21ae90fef5adb0fc36e69edbaeef399fa739a7a02f60f0548231cb6c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gary Black, a retired sound engineer, repairs a lamp from the 1930s in his basement workshop.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/body-mystery-franklin-roosevelt-daniels-baltimore-inner-harbor-YPP2HQ6LUFC5HDW4XHYEMWE2CA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T14:53:51.157Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M5P3DYJPDNCKJGCNV2DQ2IXG7I.JPG?auth=11787bcdba2b75196ea5b40c418b25456181235742ed3b5defd242793b8c3bbc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore City Fire and the Baltimore City Police Underwater Recovery Team pull a Silver Cab from the Inner Harbor last July.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/montgomery-county/montgomery-county-council-at-large-UQEFYXBIKRCNHCWJFEYUAGMIHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T14:53:35.577Z</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-23-3FU32OFMYVEZFM2KSHHEWS6EZM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T13:18:02.858Z</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/culture/arts/jones-falls-art-project-expressway-interstate-FQOFEWHM5BA67DGXOD4FLWCXT4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T13:00:03.785Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DV5RLXQ2DVGGDHR77TVFJONVEU.jpg?auth=1776f32e5f5b708def71cd431bd137928ee4d849b90dd94207bbf36fade7d2e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Co-organizers of “Confluence: Reimagining Baltimore’s Waterways,” from left, Bruce Willen, Anand Pandian, and Lee Davis at Area 405. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-guardians-TYUYK7VREJCZRBOD77DCIS4FCE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T12:59:27.129Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/55OHUDZX7JHCVOGV672ZGCWN7A.jpg?auth=4d1a9e2ad73c480ccb08164422235ef52e2ce0c4c5d4141af59ab8502770b4e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4139&amp;height=2755</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia Jr., right, watches his two-run single off Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Logan Allen as catcher Patrick Bailey looks on during the sixth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/howard-county/howard-county-council-district-1-UP7A5JXDCRBO7EWDTHKM7IL6FI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T12:24:00.139Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WAIPQ7IKJBARXJMRMBWYWZWA2M.png?auth=eb11e4f5fae431ec9f08ba7c5aa4e57a25ca4d819a2b5e113111672a3b1ff789&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/us-military-strikes-iran-JFBUXRJ775GX7MHPCQFG77O6LQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T10:24:41.783Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JKT5N7MAABCPRJTHNQQ5IR63TE.jpg?auth=fea5c608cb625f9aa5ab5cd0bafd3cfe6d526fd58d9d03b282af6d7468600c3a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2175&amp;height=1450</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations are “proceeding nicely,” while reiterating that fighting would resume if no deal is reached.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/black-birders-week-dc-bird-alliance-maria-elena-montero-NVG4YM4FEVAIPGJT3DXZDOKW64/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T09:30:00.667Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QORXLUDLJ5AZ7KWDZ4HSSI2WWI.jpg?auth=4833cf9cfc0df6db6513f835f0a6d009d04eacea66ea8d2c8a37b08c8eb5983f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=900&amp;height=600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[María-Elena Montero, president of the DC Bird Alliance, is celebrating Black Birders Week: an annual event that aims to raise awareness about and celebrate the Black birding community.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/us-house/md-1/us-congressional-district-1-maryland-3WNURWSBZZBKPHBSTB4LBI45UE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T20:30:57.031Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YVENENMSRREDTFEBDMU5VIEMTY.png?auth=3a8b25aab1b2fa5686a828044d90c3922a4344002aee57642c50fc45be8f09ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 Voter Guide: Congress]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/pocomoke-river-state-park-lifeguard-shortage-pool-KWK5CPYL3NFBTCEV2CLSWMH4PI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T19:56:26.787Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7MXSNRRBU5E73ARSJYYMASMPE4.jpg?auth=5c146741ecbdd1e11fe6dd53f3a6395ff25d82ab07d7c60c5ffaa3284b8412fa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lifeguard job would have paid $17.35 an hour. But ranger Marc Heim said only one person applied.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/howard-county-veterans-memorial-BA3ALLWLLFFYFMR75EV3T7BC6Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T19:47:36.245Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MA3FSJTSEBAZXH6LXGEBNDBOEQ.jpg?auth=43565568b7f234e7d71c31e0f53ba4d2e3ddf1827b84fdc769fe5866c674b90a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8064&amp;height=4536</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Veterans and community leaders held a press event earlier this month to open and dedicate the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument at Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey Park in downtown Columbia.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/donald-trump-iran-war-N5TFYUGSWJDZZHEGLT6PRQMGZA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T19:15:12.309Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/Q55JFR5RW5H2ROC4V2NKCXODZY.jpg?auth=321dbc49e1e6cdd7d85a73da5f7c9f1ca92552104608c06773f259ebb6837a6a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8423&amp;height=5615</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House earlier this month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/maryland-memorial-day-36HOXFNBCVFW7FDPIVCHKURYYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T14:51:52.454Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E7U6LF7M3ZBQNOMANZA2QEY45U.jpg?auth=d08c0f83d73b437a8f95dbd1021ae02fc348ce520be703f1b458cf5dfd12ccee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Flags placed by members of the Young Marines and Girl Scouts marking the gravesites of veterans at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium in 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/religion/pope-leo-xiv-slavery-apology-CXH3HCL2OVDXXLDOL4BC2DBBHE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T13:43:42.145Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AKPVULKB2NHTPKLJQIJEHTFBHU.jpg?auth=a3c88dc6004341f596c70c9ea4694409fe2bcf1f50c5cd19f979920370fc6089&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4132&amp;height=2755</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The sweeping manifesto is about safeguarding humanity in an era of increasing reliance on artificial intelligence. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-afghan-high-school-graduation-XEZ5IBMZ2FDGHGJMFKBJQLJOTY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T09:30:01.122Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6AT3LTILNZHGNFX6QXKF2ZCKG4.jpg?auth=f63edf9e3558173e6ca00fd1bbcc51e9f0bd65baf7a72c1b9c7bc3ff12c39dba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Khatira Rustami with her siblings Amir and Maryam and mother, Rahima, after her graduation from International High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/opinion/column/sean-duffy-great-american-road-trip-gas-iran-AWRKPT6OCNBXVEFDR5YZDOXPJ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T09:30:01.169Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DQSPGP6RKBCAFBP43ZLKDSHFKA.jpg?auth=560ab396a137356c7fda0d0be2b24c66e7b2d8cd8838a34c7fcad0336c44eb06&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3539&amp;height=2360</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/lifestyle/wingspan-board-games-silver-spring-montogomery-county-B64V4ME53BB3BLAISPSUUS2PEA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T09:30:01.024Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E2HQXLLAARBLPNX3KQND2SS3VY.jpg?auth=5d98f6aea28b00a7c0a62ac8f44ce90559c74d78bc6e9944fe4b170bc2cc34d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wingspan designer Elizabeth Hargrave, left, play-tests an untitled sorting board game project at her home in Silver Spring with fellow designers Dominic Crapuchettes and Connie Vogelmann.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-braves-series-finale-foster-griffin-TKWDN4G6HNE3DLEEINE2EFVYLE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T02:22:08.452Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XNYTE426RBE27HTF5SSMUYDUKU.jpg?auth=74e3d0523696674fb7f55fc87a6e623ef5037d5e74f7c2802b840e7027feacfd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3092&amp;height=2061</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Foster Griffin allowed three hits and struck out six in six shutout innings Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-tigers-doubleheader-5KYACFZJ6NGEXOKRLRTHUTY2FY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T01:50:36.886Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WZKYYMYWLNADBLM4LFWHF2F5OA.jpg?auth=ce8e103ac24188234c5a639c47f5c0f5439bbd3e93801e013948238b441b72e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7033&amp;height=4658</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Colton Cowser gets doused by teammates after his home run to win Game 1 of Sunday’s doubleheader at Camden Yards.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/who-is-nasire-best-alleged-white-house-shooter-killed-secret-service-DJ2CR6XFCREWHBEAUA2WBHAK4Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T01:26:09.841Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/U3WNR5OUT5GSFCD47FIPAFYABI.jpg?auth=00ea6fd15b74654d7dc6ca10c16fe74d23f88559f062275589f69dcfda49b6be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nasire Best in 2024, a year after he graduated from Dundalk High School.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-jake-irvin-injured-list-shoulder-strain-7EXNASYMNBAN7LXHQ3XCIYY3UI/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T19:10:17.605Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BN2XZDHZ75CTDLL4FIEODQSSEE.jpg?auth=e53a326b907f0ac026e6b27828e2b6916c7b31ae0976a3c25ab563cbf3f57025&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5044&amp;height=3363</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jake Irvin has a 5.23 ERA in 51 2/3 innings.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/tigers-orioles-game-postponed-by-rain-NEEMYX2I3VFMDGLTB2G73RSQ5Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T16:20:25.323Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PGNJBDNI7ZEELJTWSLI3GAQ2XM.jpg?auth=57607cf22fefd9c7e00218cf5a5e91407c1f59ef9d01d2f22c6cf252fbf0344a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5440&amp;height=3626</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Orioles and Tigers played through rain Friday night at Camden Yards. Saturday’s gagme was postponed.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/shots-fired-near-white-house-JEWGGTKH3VHL7C6XUZHVMFYMKA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T16:19:24.985Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6FAS4LT4BJGUTKCZGKWPBLQLHU.jpg?auth=38095d894e1a1e4367d9e1b1feeeeccea64e318dade0d21611dac7879a9b8834&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5561&amp;height=3708</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A member of the Secret Service stops journalists from leaving the White House Saturday in Washington, D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/airline-miles-impacted-iran-fuel-costs-summer-fares-DPG5NUBYMFC2FCFRENKEX4JX4U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T13:01:37.582Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/RH5QXD34RRBRFJR7HHEVJRPIPU.JPG?auth=366639ae6e0525889f4803a70880274fc9799c59b92f8c95ef89b7bf34cdc828&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[As jet fuel prices have jumped during the Iran war, so have the cost of airline tickets and fees for checking bags.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-state-economy-wes-moore-PCLSTWWXYBGLHIRHJ2QPE3MFEE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T09:30:00.687Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YXF4FLMQ3ZGM7PZMKVY6CQ2GRQ.JPG?auth=4180e8a23293e8973b364500fba19eb82fdc0fb530095e3a7e05e64066cf3ae1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6790&amp;height=4527</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Wes Moore during the launch of his reelection campaign inside the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore in May. 
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-braves-dylan-crews-jorbit-vivas-jake-irvin-VZIPLZFX5FFOFGYDQYZHFGMNKY/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-24T00:37:47.4Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZMZBLZ6GNNERTCS6GOJMGNAOKQ.jpg?auth=dd1a125e46c66553412c5920d52598f350b27109a1ccf182d51e0c4183f27ae3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1998</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dylan Crews hits a home run in the fourth inning Saturday at Atlanta.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/meet-artists-collectors-behind-artscape-2026-OHCDLB6XVJFGJJJELL6T3J7LLU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T22:15:57.182Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GS3KGPMDMVAGJKVN7HONDJOR4I.JPG?auth=0ad5d7d4d76473f5655696b83369da1c44bd6ab8cff8b156c7f874a4d3bb0a06&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2167</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Artscape patrons find relief from the rainy weather Saturday at the artists tents under the Jones Falls Expressway.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/woman-killed-single-vehicle-crash-suitland-allentown-roads-prince-georges-county-4UNCKF6XNNDNHCS7IPB2PSTAIM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T19:37:07.667Z</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[Police responded around 2:55 a.m. Saturday to the area of Suitland and Allentown roads in Suitland just north of Joint Base Andrews for a crash that left one dead and one hurt.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/vehicle-crashes-bunnys-buckets-and-bubbles-fells-point-PWD5V7XIFBD4FNRHQB3XVCMYYE/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T18:40:32.499Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6TR4WCNIRZAS3FWYKFLA5M7ETA.jpg?auth=26b605c74dcc73c0ecbddc050ca137fea1b5c74ec34921b4f61eee9ea91972b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=900&amp;height=1125</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A vehicle crashed into Bunny’s Buckets & Bubbles in Fells Point Friday night, leaving behind rubble and a hole in the wall.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-county-firefighter-sexual-assault-arrest-liberty-road-VJ7A3HEAQVEEVEUY6XWJEJKOTM/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T18:27:47.5Z</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[Baltimore County police arrested a man who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman who worked with him as a volunteer firefighter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/economy/real-estate/laurelford-cockeysville-home-for-sale-DSKD3T5DQBHWBCBR27QT4MDT2Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T15:00:02.925Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UA7JOZIRHVC2REWPHYW2PBC6MI.png?auth=6ee6d5f22d68c9783a750534d69f557c503cd5c5ffb27ba3e9443a7608852663&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=719</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/maryland/ga/md-senate/maryland-house-of-delegates-district-46-WG3DTVZXSVBMJKPCQQTQWGVB6Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T13:55:15.464Z</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/community/local-news/buc-ees-new-location-stafford-virginia-near-maryland-OALXOUX6IRHGBIUVFRDPWTBV6U/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T09:30:00.503Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3BWDBA5D7VCJNHN63JCO5IGTC4.png?auth=398c3d4521dd2cebb9dff0347355741d2a27f27b5dfd56dfb29d2c8e0c6a9a21&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2332&amp;height=1554</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A still from a video recording shows a community member addressing the Stafford County Board of Supervisors during a meeting to debate a proposed Buc-ee’s in the county.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/robert-macmeekin-mark-thomas-ryan-shooting-baltimore-county-WV5ZSCPZ5ZDR7FDO7UPJIXRP2Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T09:30:00.597Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TZV7YCGGYRAF5NCJ5VLSQ53E7A.jpg?auth=fe462d4e5ff4c7f48e5c270f92b3da9b22760d71d8f976a363682a66b7afb7f7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After Alexandra MacMeekin Ryan sought a protective order against her husband following allegations of domestic violence, authorities say her father, prominent Timonium attorney Robert MacMeekin, was fatally shot at his Phoenix home.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/bill-passano-jr-waverly-press-williams-wilkins-obituary-AAWV7K2JBJFQJJ3RLXRNUSBQJU/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T09:30:00.555Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3VKYISFJO5FOHBPHX7KTNKXL24.jpg?auth=226b90166d9b24a295002b118e2eb9a1c0cc16c866a38dd2a6beba0d35bf4246&amp;smart=true&amp;width=912&amp;height=911</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bill Passano.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-braves-walk-off-loss-HTDL4UJQKZHFJAMHL2J4W6VGAQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T03:49:09.614Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CILXNRISX5ALJEXHVANW2A6P5I.jpg?auth=a72d31feabad7ff362105fc8193054a831d03428ca5d12913c87b2d6d19b1bb9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4493&amp;height=2528</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nationals’ Dylan Crews steals second base as the throw eludes Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim in the third inning Friday night.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-tigers-jackson-holliday-home-run-PLG4WTEPRRDIHABGYXNJAW2QOQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T03:30:53.132Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2WDA3JVPLJHF7JJXMBDSNDG2DA.jpg?auth=a2b10630f40f670cdf7337f9b632cc14e77a04bbbd45e1adfadd3849a3f67951&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5499&amp;height=3666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jackson Holliday rounds second Friday night on his two-run homer in the fourth inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-redistricting-special-session-6WVGOLQ6JRAAJHUTDEN5TZX4GA/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T00:32:13.654Z</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>2026-05-22T22:47:24.092Z</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/politics-power/state-government/joe-biden-maryland-democratic-gala-politics-SWWIV6MH3FDIFMPP3UXB6ZXOQQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T22:34:28.419Z</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/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/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></urlset>