The National Zoo’s happy news: bear cubs born overnight

By WTOP Staff
December 13, 2012 | 10:58 AM

WASHINGTON – Good news comes in small packages at the National Zoo, and that’s just how it happened Wednesday night when Andean bear Billie Jean became a mom for the second time.

The zoo announced the news in a tweet on Thursday morning.

Billie Jean gave birth overnight! We’ll post updates, but keep your eye on the live cam for now. s.si.edu/fYsqB twitter.com/NationalZoo/st

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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