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In this May 1, 2012 photo provided by Sesame Workshop, Dr. Valentin Fuster, a cardiologist at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital, stands with a Muppet character based on him, &quot;Dr. Ruster,&quot; in the Sesame Street studios in the Queens borough of New York. Fuster, who teamed up with Sesame Street on a project to improve kids' health, has shown progress in a study in Colombia. In 2014, the project is planned to launch in New York in what sponsors hope will be a first step to fight childhood obesity nationwide. (AP Photo/Sesame Workshop, Richard Termine)

Muppets mini-makeover aims to boost kids’ health

By Marilynn Marchione - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this Jan. 24, 2011, file photo, then-Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash poses with the "Sesame Street" muppet in the Fender Music Lodge during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Victoria Will, File)

Former Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash: Sex abuse charges dismissed

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

**FILE** Puppeteer Kevin Clash poses Jan. 24, 2011, with "Sesame Street" muppet Elmo for a portrait in the Fender Music Lodge during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival to promote the film "Being Elmo" in Park City, Utah. (Associated Press)

Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash gets Emmy nod despite sex scandal

The Washington Times

Former voice of TV’s Elmo faces abuse suit in Pa.

By VERENA DOBNIK - Associated Press

Kevin Clash, seen here in January 2011 with the “Sesame Street” puppet Elmo, for whom he was the longtime voice, has been hit with yet another sexual-abuse lawsuit by a man who claims Mr. Clash seduced him when the plaintiff was a minor. (Associated Press)

Kevin Clash: ‘Drug-fueled’ sexual abuse alleged in suit against ex-Elmo puppeteer

By Verena Dobnik - Associated Press

‘Sesame Street’ nears 1 billion views on YouTube

By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press

Fla. man sues ex-Elmo puppeteer, claims sex abuse

By KELLI KENNEDY - Associated Press

Kevin Clash, seen here in January 2011 with the “Sesame Street” puppet Elmo, for whom he was the longtime voice, has been hit with yet another sexual-abuse lawsuit by a man who claims Mr. Clash seduced him when the plaintiff was a minor. (Associated Press)

Tuning In to TV: Ex-‘Elmo’ puppeteer faces another sex-abuse claim

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

‘Sesame Street’ director Emily Squires dies in NYC

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this Jan. 24, 2011, file photo, then-Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash poses with the "Sesame Street" muppet in the Fender Music Lodge during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Victoria Will, File)

Kevin Clash: Elmo left behind on ‘Sesame Street’ as actor exits

By Frazier Moore - Associated Press

Elmo left behind on ‘Sesame Street’ as actor exits

By FRAZIER MOORE - Associated Press

**FILE** Puppeteer Kevin Clash poses Jan. 24, 2011, with "Sesame Street" muppet Elmo for a portrait in the Fender Music Lodge during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival to promote the film "Being Elmo" in Park City, Utah. (Associated Press)

Elmo actor Kevin Clash resigns amid sex allegation

By Frazier Moore - Associated Press

Elmo actor resigns amid underage-sex allegations

By FRAZIER MOORE - Associated Press

Elmo actor Kevin Clash resigns amid sex allegation

By FRAZIER MOORE - Associated Press

Questions about Elmo young fans won’t be asking

By FRAZIER MOORE - Associated Press

Man recants story of teen sex with Elmo puppeteer

By FRAZIER MOORE - Associated Press

** FILE ** ”Sesame Street's” Elmo. (Associated Press)

Elmo’s young fans blissfully unaware

By Frazier Moore - Associated Press

Man who accused Elmo puppeteer of teen sex recants

By FRAZIER MOORE - Associated Press

Puppeteer Kevin Clash, the voice for Elmo on “Sesame Street,” has taken a leave of absence following allegations that he had a relationship with a 16-year-old boy. “I am taking a break … to deal with this false and defamatory allegation,” he said. (Associated Press)

Tuning In to TV: Elmo puppeteer accused of underage relationship

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Elmo puppeteer accused of underage relationship

By FRAZIER MOORE - Associated Press