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 ...

In light of a recent rash of "creepy clown" sightings and incidents across the country, some working clowns say the controversy is negatively affecting their business. This next story falls under the ...

Coulrophobia, the fear of clowns, is widespread enough to claim a Wikipedia page, a dedicated Stephen King novel, and an Oscar-winning portrayal of an evil clown by Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight. So ...

Over 100 clowns have walked through the main street of San Salvador to protest a murder committed by two "imposter clowns". The march in El Salvador's capital was prompted by the murder of a bus ...

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 ...

Although Donald Trump’s detractors often dismiss him as a clown, a real-life clown is crying foul at that description — no joke. In a new op-ed for The Washington Post titled, “Donald Trump is not a ...