Meet the first baby Asian elephant born at the National Zoo in 25 years

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Meet the first baby Asian elephant born at the National Zoo in 25 years
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CNN’s Dana Bash describes it as “one of the coolest things” she’s ever done.

CNN ’s Dana Bash describes it as “one of the coolest things” she’s ever done. She gets the exclusive opportunity to meet & feed the Smithsonian National Zoo ’s newest addition, Asian elephant Linh Mai . Dana learns about the 440-pound, 2-month old baby and gives her a special treat. Dana takes you behind the scenes and inside Linh Mai 's journey and the Smithsonian’s efforts to conserve these endangered giants.

Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore tackled a gunman inside the school’s lobby. Moore was injured during the shooting, according to the Garvin County Sheriff's Office.

Ally Sammarco reacts to Rep. Swalwell's announcement that he is resigning from Congress during an interview with CNN's Pamela Brown. Sammarco is one of the women who accused Swalwell of alleged sexual misconduct, accusations that Swalwell has strongly denied.

Pope Leo will “not back down” from an escalating feud with US President Donald Trump, according to his friend and former colleague Father John Lydon. Speaking to CNN’s Kaitlin Collins, Father Lydon said Leo would not “get in the political muck, but he’s not going to back down on the principle values of the gospel, because that’s what his responsibility is to do.”

In an interview with Fox News’ Brett Baier on Monday, Vice President JD Vance suggested Pope Leo XIV should “stick to matters of morality.” The comment was in response to the Pope’s ongoing feud with President Trump regarding the Iran war.

Destructive tornadoes touched down in Kansas as states across the central US face a week of severe thunderstorm threats. CNN Meteorologist Chris Warren reports on the impact of the storms so far.

North Korea is ramping up cruise missile tests from a new warship just days before one of Pyongyang's most important national holidays. But Kim Jong Un’s daughter, increasingly seen as a likely successor, is not shown in state media. CNN’s Will Ripley reports.

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