Now that the government shutdown is over, Americans can get back to important tasks like watching the panda cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo. The National Zoo's IT staff has been working to get the ...

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WASHINGTON -- Giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth Friday to a wiggling cub and immediately began cuddling her offspring, Washington's National Zoo said. The cub was born at 6:35 p.m. Eastern Time, the ...

🐼📽️ Celebrate #NationalPandaDay with a look back at snuggles, tumbles and other adorable giant panda antics that left us in awe and “aww.” Get your daily panda fix and keep up with Tian Tian, Mei ...