Julia is described by the Sesame Workshop as "a preschool girl with autism who does things a little differently when playing with her friends." Sesame Workshop hide caption
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Gargur, No'maan, Melsoon and Shams — four of the Muppet stars of Iftah Ya Simsim, the first Arabic-language version of Sesame Street. The show went off the air 25 years ago, and other Arabic-language Sesame Street spinoffs have launched since — but now, the original is debuting again. Sesame Workshop hide caption
After 25-Year Hiatus, First Arabic-Language 'Sesame Street' Opens Again
Thursday
These familiar faces will soon be appearing on another channel. Kathy Willens/AP hide caption
Thursday
Gordon (played by Roscoe Orman), Maria (played by Sonia Manzano), and The Count on Sesame Street's 42nd season. Manzano is closing out a Sesame Street career that began in 1971. Zach Hyman/Sesame Street hide caption
Wednesday
Raya might tickle Elmo with toilet paper if he doesn't use it properly. John Barrett/Courtesy of Sesame Workshop hide caption
The 6-year-old Muppet has her mind on the toilet.
Friday
The New Yorker's July 8 and 15th cover. The New Yorker hide caption
Monday
That's one big duck floating in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor this month. Li Peng/Xinhua /Landov hide caption
Tuesday
Puppeteer Kevin Clash and Elmo. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images hide caption
Monday
Puppeteer Kevin Clash and Elmo. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images hide caption
Friday
A protester dressed as "Big Bird" outside a Mitt Romney rally Friday in Abingdon, Va. Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
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Incoming NPR CEO and President Gary Knell. Sesame Workshop hide caption