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Elmo in Urdu? 'Sesame Street' Heads to Pakistan

U.S. airstrikes, aid and diplomatic offensives have achieved only marginal success in winning Pakistani hearts and minds, so American officials are now deploying their secret backup weapons: Bert, Ernie and Cookie Monster. Funded by a $20 million grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development, the American...

Cops: Self-Described 'Cookie Monster' Arrested in Florida

He's not blue or googly-eyed, but police in Indiantown, Fla., say this criminal suspect is a self-described "cookie monster." On March 3, workers at a Circle K convenience store alerted police that a shoplifter had just made off with a $1.19 package of "Pink White" cookies. A Martin County sheriff's deputy responded to...

Muppets to Challenge 'Top Chef' Contestants

"Top Chef" contestants get sweet and silly tonight when they undertake a Quickfire Challenge for Cookie Monster, Elmo and Telly. The weekly challenge, which comes at the beginning of every show, demands that the chefs use their wizardry for quick-turnaround cooking projects. The three fuzzy Muppets (and presumably...

For the War's Wounded Troops and Families, Elmo Can Help

How can you gently explain to a 4-year-old that Daddy has been killed in Afghanistan and will never come home? How does a combat-wounded Marine convince his scared young son that he's still the same loving Dad, even though his thighs now end in stumps?

The Art of Big Bird: A Puppeteer's Alternative Career Path

(Nov. 5) -- They're two of the most recognized and beloved characters in American culture -- Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. But did you know that before they made Sesame Street the most well-known neighborhood in the land, they served in the military? In fact, after the two felt superstars were discharged, they almost...

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WATCH: Shocking Torture Method Used At Guantanamo

In 2008, reports surfaced that detainees at Guantanamo Bay had been tortured by songs such as Metallica's " Enter Sandman " and Drowning Pool's " Bodies."

TV SQUAD

Tanja M. Laden: Sesame Street Art Exhibition Benefits City of Hope (PHOTOS)

Sesame Street is the inspiration behind a unique two-day art exhibition at L.A.'s Known Gallery , with proceeds going toward the City of Hope 's Department of Pediatrics.

THE HUFFINGTON POST

Forget Sesame Street! Your Kid Should Read the Charter

When the Canadian Charter of Right and Freedoms became the law of the land in 1982, little did we know what a handy teaching tool it would become.

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'Sesame Street' Comics Coming by Year's End From Ape Entertainment

Sunny days sweeping the clouds away are bringing some sweet air to comic stores and mobile devices later this year with the news that classic children's television show Sesame Street will come to comics for the first time in its 43 year history via Ape Entertainment.

THE HUFFINGTON POST - LOCAL

'Sesame Street' Aims To Accurately Portray Latino Culture

Looks like Elmo and his fellow muppets may be learning more about Latino culture as "Sesame Street" producers reach out to a broader Latino audience.

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06/01/12 'Sesame Street used to break Gitmo prisoners' Source: Herald Sun The US has previously acknowledged playing music to influence behaviour at the controversial camp, which was set up under former president George W. Bush for detainees captured in the "war of terror" against al Qaeda.
05/31/12 If You Want To Torture Someone, Should You Play Death... Source: The Week In general, torture songs tend to be either loud and aggressive or simple and jangly.
05/31/12 Early Addition: Is Sesame Street Torture For... Source: The Long Island City / Astoria Journal - Queens NY Follow Gothamist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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05/31/12 Blacktown: Monster of a surprise for Ben at Max Webber... Source: Blacktown Advocate - Blacktown - NSW - Australia SESAME Street fan Ben Scarpignato got a surprise last month when the Cookie Monster visited him at Max Webber Library, Blacktown.