The Latest: Three-year-old giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao made their public debut yesterday at the Smithsonian National Zoo, marking D.C.'s first pandas in 11 months under a new $1 million annual agreement with China.
Impact: The pandas' return is expected to enhance local tourism and business, as hotels roll out special packages and the Metro introduces panda-themed cards. Additionally, the zoo's beloved Panda Cam is back online for virtual visitors.