Giant panda cub born at National Zoo in Washington
Mei Xiang gave birth overnight to a giant panda cub at the National Zoo in Washington, the first since 1999 and 2003. Officials say the gender is not yet known as the cub receives care indoors with the public watching via a webcam. The father Tian Tian remains outdoors, and the zoo hopes the cub survives to adulthood amid ongoing panda conservation concerns.
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On This Day In Hinton History Highlights
On this day in Hinton history several events are noted. Millard Fillmore became president after Zachary Taylor’s death in 1850. Wyoming joined the Union in 1890. Woodrow Wilson urged ratification of the Versailles Treaty in 1919. Tass the Soviet news agency began in 1925. Allied forces invaded Sicily in 1943. Armistice talks began at Kaesong in 1951. Telstar launched in 1962. Bahamas gained independence in 1973. Coca Cola reintroduced original formula in 1985. Boris Yeltsin sworn in as Russia’s first elected president in 1991.
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Notable births include Don Herbert age 88 Eunice Kennedy Shriver 84 Jake LaMotta and David Dinkins both noted ages Mavis Staples 66 Robert Pine 64 Jerry Miller 62 Virginia Wade 60 Ron Glass 60 Sue Lyon 59 Arlo Guthrie 58 Bela Fleck 47 Gary LeVox 35 Sofia Vergara 33 Adrian Grenier 29 Thomas Ian Nicholas 25 and Jessica Simpson 25.
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Kylie Minogue Visits Young Cancer Patients in Melbourne
Australian pop star Kylie Minogue visited children at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne on Friday. The visit followed her recent breast cancer surgery and was reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corp. The event highlighted Minogue meeting and chatting with young patients battling cancer in her hometown.
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Minogue surgery delays Showgirl tour dates
Australian pop star Kylie Minogue underwent surgery to remove a cancerous lump from her breast and postponed Australian dates on her Showgirl tour. Organizers say she remains committed to hospital visits, with no rescheduled shows announced yet. In other news Bono and Geldof claimed victory pressing G8 to double Africa aid to 50 billion.
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