<?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/local-government/civic-plaza-largo-construction-safety-KKAQSIG6EZFS5BS4QUSQLVOXB4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T22:31:44.111Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZXQWSLBVHZGUVOP6PWEBWUPINQ.jpg?auth=191bb50128872e9761f552e6be23434fd71b437932d2721ccdfa01590d7965d0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The brand-new civic area at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo was fenced off weeks ago.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/nationals-marlins-4-1-sweep-KB2CEAXIRZGIFJBCHEKDJSQWME/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T21:48:16.292Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TVX4AXDKC5EONCCFSYCWBJJYFE.jpg?auth=fd8e16b1d09e0707727121aca130d4c3013b6cb6aeb7a8bebec9b75c473c8dc1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3525&amp;height=2350</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Miami’s Xavier Edwards is out attempting to steal second as Nasim Nuñez makes the tag during the second inning 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Linthicum.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/jimmys-restaurant-breakfast-fat-tuesdays-fells-point-CKG5O7R4LFBDZFRXP6M7K5HPFQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T21:15:03.915Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ABFTPDDVJJDFFGU2AOBFBOVPUE.jpg?auth=12f85d01969ce08273e14e3cd9c3686fd3d8de7a512c044b59ec28045711f0e9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jimmy’s Breakfast Bar & Grill quietly reopened in Fells Point.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/election-2024-maryland-senate-alsobrooks-hogan-I3TF5PXHNFDIRDY633CPP4I35M/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:53:51.032Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/D6SGWYH7DBGEBMGS755WZH7TTQ.jpg?auth=e353a138c381ca235a6fada681efa26655e5cfce2e5641646eda554e09e2eaa1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6972&amp;height=4648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Angela Alsobrooks will be the first Black senator from Maryland.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/live-updates-humbled-ravens-host-broncos-EGR6QAGJ45DZ5DJZU4I5Z7QMWY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:51:50.852Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/P5RL2IEZ4JCFTLY2ZPF23INVYQ.png?auth=49174f18664df9d7d235ff80ef7b3fd8150b28b510dd2360b2d2402c2c79152e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/live-updates-baltimore-ravens-take-on-browns-in-cleveland-JDEGPKPLIFETVE5NZQ4EMSHD5I/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:50:36.65Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R6TJKYAZFBBOJEWKM3OII6PHXQ.png?auth=05647f7668e10d365a35cb6a2d561b7bbed20a20e6d3d96f6274ee7973a57e41&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/luigi-mangione-maryland-united-ceo-killing-YVEW77ZCQVB2PBV74VKZR3QCTA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:49:18.65Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGW7JIU27ZH6LJ2QRCCWW64TPU.jpg?auth=e5d88c907e819c0adf335932db87528243e221e6c21e7c315a25cb7f1c8354a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5210&amp;height=3452</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione is led into the Blair County Courthouse for an extradition hearing in Hollidaysburg, Penn., on Tuesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/luigi-mangione-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-shooting-hearing-HTRPYVXOGNCYTA6FLJYNWY5EWM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:47:46.438Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3QGJO36MDBEH3KTOGFDVJJ5C74.jpg?auth=28921f19d37745e4110052ba3d0d83f4143131c7b021e4b9a9cf0817837df0d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione, suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, arrives at a heliport with members of the NYPD on Thursday in New York City.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-steelers-live-score-updates-LHF2NUZ7C5FB7IIT5MK7TWZE5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:46:34.239Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/45A3GW273VHW7PHKZYEQOX6XH4.jpg?auth=896a86fd479f32bc96397ce599b64a012d485ed1411a924f646b16bb1df58d54&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5069&amp;height=3384</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marlon Humphrey returns an interception for a touchdown to put the Ravens ahead 31-17 early in the fourth quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-browns-live-updates-scores-stats-analysis-afc-north-playoff-picture-3OHJLXBUTBHKJGEFNSSS46HTEY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:45:07.843Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/5U274PXLLJDFND3GGSRQFJWYQY.JPG?auth=8726da45546d20e9b44ebe4af4518218cf0ea2956320c68d8fe573c205eb905e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1982</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins returns an interception for a touchdown to give the Ravens a 7-0 lead over the Browns.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/live-winter-storm-heavy-snow-6JRNPCJ6ONFK3JL5J4FPTS4Z6U/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:42:48.613Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MEO7KPJKAZDXROONDLLRDNZOSY.JPG?auth=b40d61247fdc255785c8a5820992e8caf2ef707dbd8154cd1bff9476f9fa8589&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3552&amp;height=2368</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore officials said crews are working "around the clock" to clear roadways.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/annapolis-pride-parade-festival-october-DUGY4E2YLJAB5FF6UH3HUOGJHA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:41:52.58Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XJP54N2ERJERBNTBKWMCAZSWIQ.jpg?auth=6454ba8334ac88337d71c1683f9de99daa87624bb6149086faa4ddb97ba0328e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4080&amp;height=3072</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State Comptroller Brooke Lierman marches in the Annapolis Pride Parade in 2025. The parade and festival will again be held in October instead of June, which is Pride Month. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-maryland-general-assembly-updates-6VS5WO2Q4JHSXJRFGM25JLAKFE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:41:39.18Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GEC4LYVFTVHATA3T6BY6VNEC7E.jpg?auth=7b02810236e2557456887c361fd445c28dc27991783237b925aae36fe8b476ca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5182&amp;height=3455</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[For the first few weeks of session, lawmakers streamline their floor sessions while bills work through committee.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-steelers-live-score-updates-XVXPCJQLHBD4LDKYAAD336KLRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:40:08.755Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AZYGIFXN6RA4NPPRJH4E4H3XYE.jpg?auth=92e50a9f2a4bccd87040ba9a67247631e2432d749e55688b88d58b6b8744c7c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2660&amp;height=1773</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens running back Derrick Henry scores on a 44-yard run in the third quarter, his second touchdown of the game.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-general-assembly-news-live-blog-KQ62CDELHZFVFLDQPOWHK5POS4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:38:49.005Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M6V4RROJ6VHI5MCE2C45UPMNKQ.jpg?auth=d405d11fba962cd57ed973f2ffd19e5dfb3411e192a1c225e42f05131a600948&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3708&amp;height=2472</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland House of Delegates chamber is largely empty on Friday as Speaker Adrienne A. Jones leads a two-minute pro forma session.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/bills-ravens-divisional-round-updates-analysis-score-stats-YYYBVOI5YBCPVILNNASJDR6YE4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:37:50.346Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3555Q6X72BAGXHCAU7YFCYHKBQ.jpg?auth=168c692ccab877035af74a11490e14b03bae7696e4a823519099947d40f877bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1799&amp;height=1199</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens running back Derrick Henry finds a hole against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of Sunday’s game.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-general-assembly-news-live-blog-N5OJRMQTFNFOFDCJ5VCPO6O2KQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:36:47.169Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M6V4RROJ6VHI5MCE2C45UPMNKQ.jpg?auth=d405d11fba962cd57ed973f2ffd19e5dfb3411e192a1c225e42f05131a600948&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3708&amp;height=2472</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Maryland House of Delegates chamber is largely empty on Friday as Speaker Adrienne A. Jones leads a two-minute pro forma session.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-general-assembly-news-live-blog-P4GBVKK4ERHX3JE3CNKRFCCIJA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:35:35.474Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/4JTVJ3BZ6ZDEBOR3YOM7F77DNE.jpg?auth=f740683c099c80ee71659cb04324937bb072f156102ce96ff807c4c62a02047b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4246&amp;height=2831</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Jones conducts chamber business.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/plane-crash-us-figure-skating-american-airlines-CK7DWDOGONFEBAIYKKZANLOBKQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:33:37.119Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SFPVJ33JE5AJPPW4VGYDMQCRRQ.jpg?auth=751e56d3f3ba59e674e5e46d8bb692cd9cea704ce20fd4475ee42b6d9f1d533b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1866&amp;height=1244</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Recovery teams search the wreckage on Friday morning, after the crash of an American Airlines plane on the Potomac River as it approached the airport earlier this week.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/national/reagan-crash-maryland-victims-updates-CENZ47Y7CFCT3ANSETUVURJOJ4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:32:36.974Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DH4POZ54OJCEJIFB2FJKNCL5CY.jpg?auth=9dda1674847f74298f08106fdc5270179a5d29745d56bf4d37ff76ab04d25c37&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4002</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A U.S. Coast Guard vessel carrying a wreath floats on the Potomac River near a memorial ceremony for the victims of a collision on Runway 33 at Reagan National Airport on Sunday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-CXVCNX2FENALXACTWZ4DHCRTMI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:31:00.617Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UUD3OKC6TJDDPA2SKQN2QMZHNE.jpg?auth=c512ad0602a9f0aaa5974d29b30c5d142eef083082377284b3d2239d93ebce11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5252&amp;height=3501</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Maryland House of Delegates Freedom Caucus hold a press conference in Annapolis to discuss their proposed energy legislation on Thursday.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-weather-snow-baltimore-UBVFLFF5PVE6NPLE5TZYEAJD4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:29:33.083Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZX7O5O4EP5DR7OQNRPMNB6EULY.JPG?auth=0b388f8b97ffb266b1e3772aa259574694dd33216f0d9d78d01d94c49c5bcd46&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Looks Much Better Now mural is seen on 22nd Street on Wednesday following a snowstorm that started the previous evening.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-HPG534SLKRENRK4ZQFGWO5NQXY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:28:23.056Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QB5DXPIK6NDQ3EYHSH3ZPW3K6I.jpg?auth=73d536c72555b6825157ca800177c309c456313cbf30563cb9861b723fbf33fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8196&amp;height=5463</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, Mike Thomas, a member of the Gov. Wes Moore’s legislative team, Fagan Harris, Chief of Staff for Gov. Wes Moore, and Carmel M. Martin, Special Secretary for the Governor's Office for Children, at a joint bill hearing for the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act in Annapolis on Wednesday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-EVSWUSHXNJB4RPAEW3LE3XDLQE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:26:27.123Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/72MCESEG4FHCJCGQCA2EGOGK7I.jpg?auth=5bc9a90a71e850d331e89843660851d78c99637fa44960e18c86590ef21b71e1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4876&amp;height=3251</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones has introduced a bill that would consolidate state equity efforts.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/scott-pelley-cbs-news-OZYANPKHVFF6VJK6UZUJMPU4FA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:25:49.263Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QWEY3VITABB5LGUIRLJM4LZAKU.jpg?auth=299c15d728c2994b89450844533975830207cc13d2a8c109c00ee238d4bcd93d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Scott Pelley, the longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent and former anchor of the CBS Evening News, was fired Tuesday, one day after accusing new CBS News head Bari Weiss of "murdering the show" at a staff meeting.
then-anchor of the "CBS Evening News," at the CBS Upfront in New York, May 15, 2013.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-L66D5HEA6BAEZANNKTQLSAPEO4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:25:09.591Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/LFFRB6XBPVBC3JJCOUXC3SAWXE.jpg?auth=5352c89efaacbf291a57bc4beb56cdbb23ae88ebc646545fb37f882dd36e9656&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5439&amp;height=3626</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It's week 9 of the Maryland General Assembly session and lawmakers will have to wait on budget decisions from D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-IP3WTCGEH5EQBMXN3RIS2TYDTI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:22:49.821Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/6P23VSAJQFCZJPA5DDO45NXIXQ.jpg?auth=26d38f40cb448fb1b4fc63b9cbf399255ee4110428e265e7ac934ca0491d2a0c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4848&amp;height=3232</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senate President Bill Ferguson warned Tuesday that Maryland could face a recession because of federal job and spending cuts.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-3A3FEK6SEJCXTJPWG4BOETITSI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:21:05.394Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/J57MH6O55VHPXFI5HDGYJYWBCA.JPG?auth=b4cf6d3b9e0027a4d5a0c9e6ba4be955079a4859709d3b2dfbbd5da4a0f70420&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6666&amp;height=4630</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It's a do-or-die week for most bills in Annapolis. But bills dealing with the budget and energy costs will advance, even if they miss a the crossover day deadline.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-NHLUFLKVQRE5BEVBFZWF6Q3A4Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:19:27.195Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MTYZH7C6JNGJ5JF7SX6RM3EI2M.jpg?auth=73866445e562fb95b81f4238bc423bb3b0c5c001cdc88323f8593aa45442b614&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5554&amp;height=3703</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republicans proposed more than 20 amendments targeting tax hikes and spending. Democrats shot them all down.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-MAQRER5CIFDJTGHHJFIV2TQRQU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:17:09.821Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7XSOLBOKHFHPZDZJEAMBSCHGPU.jpg?auth=6a14f36646c48191ce4ef1f44f5eb0dd946142461acdf6e19c15c288a890d8e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3526&amp;height=1983</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Speaker of the House Adrienne A. Jones concludes business as balloons and confetti fall around her on the final day of the 2024 General Assembly Session in Annapolis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-home-opener-live-blog-O4HMVDDWBVAR3BAGN7A2JQFZPU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:15:34.278Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XY2UNXCBBFA75DLALFAQIRUEVY.jpg?auth=20a27bb791b2c2d14a4e027b839deb16ef8c9f504f724bb1c94c36ea1a215a2d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fans cheer at the start of the Orioles' 2025 home opener against the Boston Red Sox on Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/rachel-morin-trial-live-updates-36EV245VWFABVGSOEEO2RVKSBU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:11:58.266Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AERCYRNS4BAJ5PPUDOMFUXHKC4.jpg?auth=a2b7206e371c28cdc9fbb6869dfd036563daac8495104a5164b89260521fec18&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Law enforcement agents escort Victor Martinez-Hernandez from an airplane at Martin State Airport after his extradition from Oklahoma on June 20, 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/live-coverage-general-assembly-maryland-SDYWZ7XSIFBINGGA4MELEF6X3Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:10:05.937Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IFY6RRQ4A5F5JMYBPGYHCBHNU4.jpg?auth=a374ff88a86b9b7d08652f0eb6f84a77255254fd976dc9a68e12cecde89abe63&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4919&amp;height=3279</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, middle left, celebrates with the other delegates in the House Chamber at the Maryland State House on Sine Die after midnight on Tuesday morning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/freddie-gray-death-anniversary-baltimore-2LBC2YVQVZEBFEOINUCXM4YGFI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:07:41.743Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TY4T5MUQQ5DLBNX5SCUCSSPYUQ.jpg?auth=af26e60a114c95940e1f5341db24dc3ea2a30f079027186535fa379b2509584d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mayor Brandon Scott, attorney William H. “Billy” Murphy Jr. and Fredricka Gray carry a memorial wreath to place at a mural of Freddie Gray in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/mta-bus-crash-west-baltimore-HITJESCJUZH2ROCOMD32IJFYGM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:06:22.822Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ZF74JYFXU5CDJBUOA2EIGI6HTU.jpg?auth=c4c750495b3fa84d9bf8b502918487c2737a2e12b156912cf983302990b51dbf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6216&amp;height=4144</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A dozen people were injured in a collision involving an MTA bus on Wednesday afternoon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/draft-picks-kicker-mark-andrews-analysis-MTG64DZIZJAKHGASHTCW25LJSM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:05:24.42Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XRYEMQHCWJHSJAYYH3TK4ZA7A4.jpg?auth=0a93627ff762a326755026aa8974a821e3c40d9537edd98acbe5edc9a93b0551&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5736&amp;height=3824</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Safety Malaki Starks, second from right, the Baltimore Ravens first round draft pick, 27th overall, poses with defensive coordinator Zack Orr, left, head coach John Harbaugh, and general manager Eric DeCosta during an NFL football press conference at the Under Armor Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. on Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/wes-moore-maryland-education-policy-donald-trump-DCHPXOSSAZAHXHW3VJDLZ72QLY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:04:21.364Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3HBDFQ565BAPNMK5TRHVWW2N5Y.JPG?auth=837b3fb671e27b0c5346e33a92347ae37a38c6266dbfd2c2110f9924eafd2da6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6585&amp;height=4390</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told a crowd of journalists that federal policy limits his power to fund schools and improve student transportation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness-stakes-live-coverage-C2256EWJQVB35FQMNWLZ2HSKX4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T20:01:08.255Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/DJKAFO26NNDALG3E5P2E42QEC4.jpeg?auth=3540b4c172e07d84fd90ae1ea2aad61cc0c2cb367c5e7eb2bc2aef3155385153&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2047&amp;height=1367</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Journalism wins the Preakness Stakes on Saturday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/maryland-horn-point-oyster-hatchery-trump-cuts-OWEHNY6FWFA65HY6S24F65DHKQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:59:30.412Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/22IAQYYDT5EMRIM3AYGCP3VIWM.jpg?auth=48e2dc87c1e08b3765125d25cbca5a194d2e6656b42bd017887f69db4b3ea583&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cleaned oyster shells at the Horn Point Laboratory sit in cages inside large tanks, where they will eventually be used as substrate for oyster larvae to attach to.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/live-blog/scripps-national-spelling-bee-maryland-MGOOSTP745G2NOBBU2IPDN4UEM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:58:16.512Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X2AI6Y3W5RBXFM722BBWTTFFFE.jpg?auth=100d1fbb48ae52779d56575e42cccdbaa32855d35a1273c5b4674f34f5cf38e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Speller 96, Lauren Merillana of Bethesda, competes in the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Wednesday in National Harbor.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/music/wu-tang-final-chamber-tour-kicks-off-baltimore-FA5V56C57ZHTLARWKLIWU22SHQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:55:04.333Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/ELXQ7QGJKVB35L3TKZDS3Y3JVI.JPG?auth=933b03f0c1bf3d9a8fb38d3a090cbd9ab0f67a3166339e3e37b3716891b64e85&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2332</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wu-Tang performs at CFG Arena on Friday, which was the first stop on the group's final tour. ACT 1 of the performance included tracks such as “Protect Ya Neck,” “WTC Ain’t Nuthin to F*ck Wit” and “Bring Da Ruckus.” ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-training-camp-udates-PMXJSFNXN5HV3BGB5O5EJFEWEM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:42:50.408Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MLPXGAEYUNAJZKLXB6JCW7I6Q4.jpg?auth=4197aab7b1b4617be7116af92ef903e668d8d67aad4b04436b55e2a2354f89df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5507&amp;height=3098</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lamar Jackson is under more pressure than ever to lift the Ravens to the Super Bowl. But he also has a stacked roster supporting him. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/martinis-classic-cocktails-baltimore-X3OGVOH2KJDMDGJRHCQVKB7RDQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:40:22.173Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FPSBX7BHUVE4FHQZZWRRRHCKRA.jpg?auth=87f8b182caf429099ff62908791704fb3f0dd7229ee1d3fb279e25ee52a615e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2812&amp;height=1875</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The House Martini at Love, Pomelo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/army-navy-game-live-updates-CQNVNM6BKBD5XLQAVEDKS7YE5U/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:11:39.152Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CUGPLTL2G5ANXIUXP2PURFXKOM.jpg?auth=c9f0d3b51944d03a10ceb2c835ed409bf87cd6864397887f40c7235f00dc27e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4658&amp;height=3105</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Navy midshipmen go wild in the stands as they celebrate their 17-16 win over Army in the Army-Navy game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-winter-storm-fern-live-updates-EGXLM5SACZA7TIQYLZX6NR4VXI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:09:36.479Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WUCAM7DRDVGQBOAM4ATCZUX3KU.JPG?auth=77f30f3437cad3716a3cbdebe7020419140f874829971ab5f9a1df57a21573d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1809</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Trucks pick up loads of salt at the North Avenue salt dome Saturday evening ahead of a major snowstorm expected overnight.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-winter-storm-live-updates-U674OZBVNVGV7CRSZKFZOAB2EE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:07:04.969Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/TMUI547HQFHG3FARO4CYK2JN4E.JPG?auth=44487d8c610dc8e7e0a811f3b700bef73dbac8170193bdf40d21f490cb5bd3d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2084</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Residents of Rodgers Forge dig out from Sunday's snow.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/maryland-snowstorm-live-updates-monday-PXDQGEQIKJHIRG3NGBCBJGTYDY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T19:02:57.407Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PFR55ZAD2JHR7K3DFFMSRXFP5E.JPG?auth=dcd1b13b92932b310e8660b06b6325241ed11660050cbf15733d28fe71a425ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A front-end loader takes snow to a truck on South Charles Street as crews work to clear roads in Federal Hill. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/ap-luigi-mangione-hearing-2AJICZEIIVHR3EBBDVZGGWEBCY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T18:57:39.7Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/E6YR5JVPCJEDXDB5BVFLALPNHM.jpg?auth=87dac387cda1722122264ba708542665df5b39673a089f91e2dfd03bb60a649d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2302&amp;height=1535</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A hearing Wednesday in Luigi Mangione's state murder case was conducted behind closed doors after a judge excluded the public and press.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/live-updates-maryland-olympians-7QGCXFSTNVGIDKKO3ZCJWGAZRU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T18:54:21.932Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JBBQUSITPBF5HABANH5A7JXC3E.jpg?auth=36cbbbdeba4fcabe5315641364ec432d5c8b1b688523bf2055c79e1113d5caec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4350&amp;height=2900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Summer Britcher, who was born in Baltimore, prepares for a luge run at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Monday. She is among several Olympians with Maryland ties. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-government-bond-ratings-credit-XO42U6IKLVAIRCZXCZGXXY2ZY4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T17:50:33.904Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/HF4Z7U3GR5FCRBJN25PQUA43JI.jpg?auth=f7cea25fb810fcfe40d6c0d0a035b20df239add3450bbc44ddec048b319cd84b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5475&amp;height=3650</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maryland’s state government has a high credit rating, but analysts continue to warn about economic headwinds and budget pressures that could trigger a ratings downgrade.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-lose-marlins-7-3-miles-mikolas-CMBOA55QWJGPRPXNKIKIAKF6T4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T16:50:36.524Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/N7RCFEVBNFGA5M2VZBZHQZKFTI.jpg?auth=ee6171440fffa4c094494919d187983180002327551a508d55c95c727fb77c6e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals right-hander Miles Mikolas pitches in third inning against the Miami Marlins.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-practice-otas-lamar-keondre-jackson-mike-green-zion-young-declan-doyle-NJZC243IRBGFFP6R3LADCWI25Y/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T16:34:07.22Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YNEIAOJDQRED7FGVDNZMSQ3W4E.JPG?auth=0cc0cd32c2695bbb360e96f320898a943fa187f9458fbb3d6e009e124171d805&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens safety Keondre Jackson celebrates a tackle in a game against the Chicago Bears in Baltimore in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/penn-station-amtrak-development-pause-NJPH6XC33VARFLQGD7GGDEME4A/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T16:23:39.779Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PGAWF4YA4NDPTOOSZD6HGML6ZU.jpg?auth=f900031c7374622d811085afbf73607071c87ee23ab7757883bc3cbb50a7aa24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2545&amp;height=1591</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The planned expansion of Penn Station in Baltimore has been paused.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/baltimore-county-rape-kits-notification-gbmc-slides-ZYJ5X6Z4WFGOJNUYGS5LO5ZKSU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T15:41:22.828Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XJUFMC75JFCO7GGHGILDQJVUBQ.jpg?auth=3850bbed03412be214ace19c17ffba72ff8ebedea286cc9c69997b49ebf1cb21&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3556&amp;height=2000</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/ravens-eagles-live-updates-BRXTVNA4JJBBZHL7Y7NQMLSPK4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T15:41:15.727Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FNRXSHIZWJDTHKEAYT2N2V2MRY.jpg?auth=5ea2cef3ae7babfc9da8bd391683303cdef420ac509a256f98eb5eea2b0eb7a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers makes a long reception in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/voter-guide/2026/anne-arundel-county/anne-arundel-county-orphans-court-judge-SPWQEIOXN5AJXLAZ25AX2ILLLI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T15:34:54.756Z</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/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-schools-superintendent-shawn-joseph-challenges-DX5ERKTIXNCEBGJUDTBSYNFAHU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T15:34:23.611Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IIXUIZRBINBZ7CAAV6RNYX6Q3M.jpg?auth=af351fc175f22b63e03f872930999d33c2d515bdac003d211b0bbd46b395374c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shawn Joseph, the newly selected Superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools, at center, faces a shrinking budget and a trust gap. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-podcast-may-improvements-HOGKXJE5MZHUVPXQSMEHOQ3HR4/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T15:21:32.052Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/AWCDHUGEI5BONGCY64LQKWC354.png?auth=2e5d3e018655a764305b3df79878607358d960e28414e41c50d2641dee4ea8cc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/transportation/kenwood-avenue-catonsville-car-crashes-RAT7OUMMHZA3RK6FP6Y72EJYXA/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T15:04:33.84Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/CBKJHJXGIBHQBPNYOWS5AWPDLE.jpg?auth=b34946ebbd9a024ceec0288b2c5e409e748ee0ccc4df2307111efe4fbeaded2e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1526&amp;height=1017</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Krista Cantafio of Catonsville said she's had cars crash onto her property eight times in the past two years.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-samuel-basallo-confidence-hitting-B5G2LFIUAFD3ZIOUE2RZWM3AYI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T14:00:02.043Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7GS22CMYTFEZNLEBYUIJEWKBRI.jpg?auth=97598a81a2b267a865c3e0b8e99723a271f6a4445358fcd57e50653bf26cbcb8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2875&amp;height=1916</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles' Samuel Basallo hits a triple to bring home Pete Alonso during the fifth inning of a game against the Miami Marlins last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/tuesday-primaries-takeaways-california-iowa-DNVS737Y5BCIRJVOKP6NOV3IOQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T13:01:57.184Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/X3O3DMZLNBAU7CJ7BRWXWRIK44.jpg?auth=39d4bbdcd8fd8b49185203d3a1476a7e4d062191bab438a6182e0f18df3d6248&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People watch results at an election night event for California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra on Tuesday in Los Angeles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-beat-red-sox-4-2-pete-alonso-coby-mayo-FEUSJYDOXRDDZPRQZOV7FYESHI/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T12:58:03.898Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/QPKHNDFGWJFIVALYDHKF2T6D2Q.jpg?auth=90cd426b59e7b1680e2cead322073a977539a5621947fc630209c187a3dcd4ec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso is greeted at home by designated hitter Samuel Basallo after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/education/early-childhood/baltimore-city-pre-k-choice-neighborhood-school-PLO2DKA6ERGZTBBGCOX2JY2MQY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T09:30:01.565Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/KV2XDQP6EFGXXHZPXQ3FM4XPXQ.JPG?auth=a408e8e8434ea15741c7bfd6b65fcb972d9eba919616eaf7ab99422cdfe20369&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore City has one of the most expansive public pre-K programs in the state, but not all children can attend the schools they live closest to.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/sports/nationals-mlb/washington-nationals-james-wood-plate-approach-LEN5YY3ZXRA45DNQ2RFOYFCONU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T09:30:00.586Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/SH2X6HFTDND2LN7UKKB2PHKN2I.jpg?auth=03ca6eff399103b6654333de3d79ec50677a5c9c9a40e75bca64604960c80959&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2403&amp;height=1602</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Washington Nationals' James Wood at bat during a game against the San Diego Padres last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/jerk-at-nite-nest-loic-sany-downtown-baltimore-restaurant-MCEXEOMMXRETZONHDYLQO33EBY/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T09:30:00.569Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/NFBTRLEQOBD7HAOB436N6PFHEM.jpg?auth=4f15fb29a94b7729aff67e061984392a55fbb0cbecabf47b00e6545f3520e681&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4871&amp;height=3247</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chef and owner Loic Sany opens the blinds inside Nest, a fine-dining speakeasy located above his other restaurant, Jerk at Nite, in downtown Baltimore.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/reid-wiseman-artemis-ii-baltimore-county-council-GCP3NNGT6NBTTF3UBA2MI2HK64/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T02:56:32.876Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/VUUVMPIVCBA5JECETJWWJCNKQM.JPG?auth=542628d05659a6dece8cb7594e00068d02dfe3f3b16f03c58d2513d1606a40a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2356</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, center, Bill Wiseman, father of Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman, and council members stand with a life-size cutout of the astronaut as he is honored Monday night. Wiseman attended virtually from Houston.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/cockeysville-car-crash-imtiaz-sami-threat-3P2G5SZGXJHBLHDANHB3HXAXRE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T01:08:33.816Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YXSUEHV7DJC2FHMTSIE4GKFMWI.jpg?auth=225477acbf2e6d2e1b9f21ea16de5ce5146ecbd307b50c7d8b7129816df1cecc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A makeshift memorial at the site of the crash at the intersection of Poplar Hill Road and Merrymans Mill Road in Cockeysville in May.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/deadly-carjacking-sentencing-baltimore-jerrit-barron-jeremy-matheny-CNRQK7OXW5DOVOYNVWO5UWMERM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T01:00:53.995Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R7UFUX4GHJASPHVUPC444Z7MHU.jpg?auth=c17c97cd801e59bba894f8d65b1657463e0707bc7513ef31e0c74756a0b2e7ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A judge sentenced Jerritt Barron, 24, and Jeremy Matheny, 27, to lengthy prison terms for a 2022 deadly carjacking.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/donald-trump-attorney-general-january-6-FEODNCINIBCJ7O65NR3B7EDH2Q/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-03T00:48:14.711Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://baltimorebanner-the-baltimore-banner-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/FQPE6VKQ5VFWHLSYFDW4OLSD5Q.jpg?auth=417f4653c8846e6277213b5687d0d149480c4e5e52a9b1fd3cf6a0802bddcd6b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5827&amp;height=3885</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Supporters of then-President Donald Trump breach the Capitol during a riot in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. The Trump administration is scrapping plans for a $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump's political allies for what they view as persecution by the Biden Justice Department.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>