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ELMO (4D: "Tickle Me" doll) Tickle Me ELMO is a stuffed version ... OREO (9D: Black-and-white cookie) Hello to our crossword friend OREO, whose color scheme matches the puzzle so nicely.

The word SHUFFLE in the title alerted me to be on the lookout for a hidden anagram theme. When I suspect an anagram theme, I pay close attention to the letters surrounding any word breaks in the ...

Elmo and Telly learn how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly through metamorphosis. Want updates about stories from across Colorado and your favorite PBS programs? Sign up for newsletter ...

Have you ever wondered who knows you best out of your friends and family? Well, there’s one surefire way to find out: asking them “who knows me better” questions. This is a cute game to play ...

Let me tell you straight up what made America great in the first place. It wasn’t just power or wealth — it was the sheer number of America’s friends and allies. Perhaps even more important ...

Thirty former FBI agents are publicly supporting suspended agent Stephen Friend, who claims to be a whistleblower. The agents, including a retired deputy assistant director, head of counterterrorism ...