Clowns are terrifying — that's pretty much a given. Even children, to whom they're supposed to appeal, are said to dislike them instinctively.... Fear Of Clowns: Yes, It's Real Warning: The following ...

PERU, Ind. — I grew up in a city that featured the Peru Amateur Circus. I played trumpet in the circus band, my younger sister was an aerialist. I knew the first human cannonball, W.W. Wilno, and went ...

Although Donald Trump’s detractors often dismiss him as a clown, a real-life clown is crying foul at that description — no joke. For instance, back in March, never-Trumper George Conway criticized the ...

Eds: Links video. With AP Photos. AP Video. NEW YORK — Send in the frowns. This year’s nationwide creepy clown craze has become a nightmare before Halloween for actual, working clowns, who say their ...

This year's nationwide creepy clown craze has become a nightmare before Halloween for actual, working clowns, who say their bookings at parties and other events have dropped sharply, even after many ...