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Red panda vote still open, no word on whether the cub knows

USA Today reports the public can still help name a red panda cub after Dolly Parton; voting has not closed, and nothing else has happened.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Hank Ledger on Late Night BBN
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Photo: Dolly Parton
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBreaking news from USA Today: voting to name a red panda cub after Dolly Parton remains open, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHank, I've seen the footage of a panda chewing leaves, so, look at this, that is a candidate eating his own platform.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOur earlier report noted that the ballot was open, and tonight I can confirm, with full gravity, that it is still open.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThat's the whole update?

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA cub may or may not be named by someone, and I've cleared my schedule for it, which was easy.

  6. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe will update you if it becomes slightly more important.

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  1. Britney Visits Dolly's Park; Warren Role Still 'Weird' · Wide Open Country
  2. Dolly Parton Records Jolene in Welsh and English · BBC
  3. Dolly Musical Cast Recall Meeting Her; Jolene Out Today · Variety
  4. Dolly Parton's niece wants to learn Welsh after singing with Bronwen… · BBC
  5. Melanie Walters out of Strictly, Welsh star of Gavin and Stacey · BBC
  6. Red panda vote still open, no word on whether the cub knows (this story)

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