Beloved panda Tai Shan stays, at least for now.(PAGE ONE) From: The Washington Times | Date: February 3, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 The Washington Times LLC. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Gary Emerling, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Panda fans can put away their tear-stained tissues and stash those goodbye gifts - at least for now.

Officials at the National Zoo, home of giant panda cub Tai Shan, say they are in talks with China to extend the stay of the District's cuddliest celebrity and one of its biggest draws - at least until after the summer tourist rush ends.

"He will be here for the summer," zoo spokesman John Gibbons said yest...